Large employer (1000+ employees)

Lockton associates in Atlanta serve Thanksgiving meals to homeless veterans.

Lockton Cos. L.L.C.

Kansas City, Mo.-based Lockton Cos. L.L.C. has ranked as the top large employer in Best Places to Work in Insurance for four consecutive years. The brokerage also has dominated the large agents/broker category, ranking No. 1 for eight consecutive years. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2016, Lockton today comprises more than 6.000 associates serving clients around the world in commercial insurance, risk management and employee benefits. It ranks among the 10 largest insurance brokerages in the world. When Lockton's employees compile their favorite things about the firm, the list includes: the organization lives its values, Lockton has a culture of support, and the firm's culture fosters sharing information and expertise to serve clients. Charitable involvement is also encouraged and supported, and Lockton presents each employee a Rolex watch on his or her 10th anniversary of employment.

AF Group earned second place in the large employer category in the 2016 Best Places to Work in Insurance and first-place honors as an insurer/provider. Ranking third in Best Places to Work in Insurance was West Bend Mutual Insurance Co. The West Bend, Wisconsin-based property/casualty insurer has 1,205 U.S. employees.