Employee feedback recognizes Banner Life’s culture of trust, purpose and support
FREDERICK, MD — [July 9, 2026] — Banner Life Insurance Company has earned the Great Place To Work® Certification™, a national recognition based entirely on employee feedback about workplace culture, trust and the overall employee experience. Banner Life’s scores were higher than typical for the financial services industry, which distinguishes the organization as an employer of choice.
The certification follows results from the Great Place To Work Trust Index™ Survey, in which employees highlighted a consistently positive experience across all five Great Place to work dimensions:
- One of the strongest areas were Pride and Camaraderie, with scores ranging from 80 – 86% across both the Protection and PRT divisions, indicating employees feel positive about the work they do and enjoy strong relationships with their colleagues.
- Credibility and Fairness both scored high, with both divisions scoring an 83% in Fairness, pointing to our employees’ trust and leadership and belief that they are treated fairly.
- Both divisions scored extraordinarily high in LGBTQ+ Equity and Workplace Safety with scores ranging from 95-99% across both divisions, highlighting a truly inclusive and safe, comfortable environment Banner Life has built for its people.
Great Place To Work Certification™ is widely recognized by employees and employers as a benchmark of high-trust, high-performing workplace cultures.
Banner Life senior leadership reacts to Great Place to Work® certification™
"At Banner Life, we are dedicated to being there for families when they need us most—and that same sense of care guides how we support our employees. This honor is a direct reflection of the collaborative, growth-focused, and creative culture that our people embrace every day and have led to recent successes, including our #1 term life insurer ranking in the US.”
Barbara Esau
Vice President, Human Resources
Banner Life
"We’re honored to earn the Great Place To Work Certification because it reflects the voices and experiences of our employees. This recognition speaks to the culture our people have built together and it reinforces our commitment to fostering an environment where every employee feels trusted, supported, and proud of the work we do.”
Sheena McEwen
Vice President, Head of Strategy and Organizational Effectiveness
Banner Life Retirement
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