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ICW Group

"To create the best insurance experience possible."

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Growing company with many opportunities

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Pros

Positive work environment, opportunity to grow with the company, career development and educational opportunities, great culture

Cons

Not for someone that just wants to collect a paycheck
About Us

Based in San Diego, ICW Group Insurance Companies is the largest group of privately held insurance companies domiciled in California. Quoting more than $3 billion annually, ICW Group represents a group of Property, Auto and Workers’ Compensation insurance carriers, including Insurance Company of the West and Explorer Insurance Company.

ICW Group is recognized nationally as an industry leader in helping policyholders achieve fewer and less costly claims, and is committed to meeting the needs of its policyholders and elevating the trusted agents and brokers who advise them. The company offers its insurance products through an independent network of experienced and professional agents and brokers.

Company overview at a glance

  • A.M. Best Rating A (Excellent), Financial Size Category of XII
  • Direct written and assumed premium of $1 billion in 2017
  • Admitted in 50 states and DC
  • Providing commercial and personal coverage to over 300,000 customers
  • Products distributed through a network of more than 3,000 independent agencies
  • Incorporated in 1972
  • Headquartered in San Diego, California, with regional offices located throughout the United States
  • More than 1000 employees
Our Culture

At ICW Group – we offer a work environment that encourages entrepreneurialism and celebrates success. Our team members are hands-on contributors who are given the opportunity to make an impact. It’s our people who make us an employer of choice and the vibrant company we are today.

The Power of One

The strongest ideal held by our Company is the “Power of One.” We believe that every individual team member has the power to impact the success of our entire organization.

From providing industry leading products and services, to delivering exceptional customer experiences, each ICW Group team member contributes through their individual efforts, ideas and innovation!

Making a Difference

We believe in helping create a brighter future for our children. That’s why the employees of ICW Group proudly sponsor Promises2Kids, a leading nonprofit organization that provides help to foster children in San Diego County.

Promises2Kids annually provides over 5,000 foster youth the tools, opportunities, and guidance they need to address the circumstances that brought them into foster care, overcome the difficulties of their past, and grow into healthy, happy and successful adults.

We support these efforts and provide numerous ways for our team members to support this cause, through volunteer opportunities and programs.

Award winning wellness program

Our team members’ health and well-being are foundational to ICW Group’s unique culture. We believe that healthy behaviors lead to happier, more productive people, both at home and at work.

Our Wellness program is designed to continually improve your health. What differentiates us from other companies is our multi-dimensional approach to wellness, built on 7 pillars:

  1. Physical
  2. Emotional
  3. Financial
  4. Social
  5. Career
  6. Safety
  7. Security

We support these pillars with educational opportunities, activities such as fun walks and runs, healthy cooking classes, team challenges, and other engaging programs.

ICW Group takes great pride in being a health-conscious organization, and we’re especially proud of being recognized as one of “San Diego’s Healthiest Companies!”

Recognition & Reward

While many companies may talk about their talent – we celebrate it with formal recognition and reward programs. Along with numerous celebration activities, ICW Group provides 3 specific achievement awards.

  1. “Power of One” spot bonus program – Your individual efforts can be recognized immediately with this “on-the-spot” monetary award program.
  2. Elevate Awards – We distinguish those that go above and beyond for their customers through this semi-annual award and bonus program.
  3. ELT Awards – This top honor rewards those who have performed exceptionally throughout the entire year.
Careers

Culture

Collaborate with others who care about making a difference. Work with people who inspire growth and celebrate success. At ICW Group, your entrepreneurial spirit, ideas and innovations are rewarded! Learn more about the ICW Group Culture.

Benefits

When you join ICW Group, you have access to a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, including health, financial, flexible time off, training, education, savings, and conveniences. Learn more about Team Member Benefits.

Spotlight

Career Spotlight: Work Comp Team Enjoy a top-rated career in the Claims or Underwriting areas. Find out the latest scoop on open jobs and read what our team members are saying. You can also learn more about what it’s like to be a Work Comp Team Member: Underwriting & Claims.

Giving Back

Team Members Make a Difference in Communities Across the Country
Giving back has always been a big part of who we are at ICW Group. Whether it’s through generous contributions from Team Members and our company, time spent volunteering or donation on drives across the country, every little bit helps and together makes a meaningful difference in our communities. ICW Group recognizes that voluntary community involvement enriches and inspires the lives of each of our team members. Team members are given up to 8 hours off from work to focus on giving back to their communities. 

 

Employee Development

Learning

Employees are empowered to take charge of their personal development. The company provides resources through a comprehensive Learning Management System which includes trending subjects along with industry focused curriculum to build and enhance their skills.

Development

ICW Group provides full access to the LinkedIn library of learning modules to all employees. Employees can benefit from LinkedIn courses ranging from interpersonal skills, self-management teamwork, time management, growth mindsets and much more!

ICW Group Awards & Accolades

Five-Star Excellence Awards in Workers’ Compensation., Insurance Business America, 2021 Ward's 50 list of Top Performers for Property-Casualty, Ward's 50, 2017 17th Largest Work Comp Carrier, National Association of Insurance Commissioners' (NAIC), 2016 2016 Investigation of The Year, National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association, 2016