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Business Insurance Best Places to Work 2018

TINTON FALLS, NJ, December 18, 2018–World Insurance Associates LLC, a fast-growing independent insurance agency headquartered in Tinton Falls, NJ, has been named in the annual Best Places to Work in Insurance program by Business Insurance Magazine. The award recognizes employers for their outstanding performance in establishing workplaces where employees can thrive, enjoy their work, and help their companies grow.

“We are honored to be named a 2018 Best Place to Work by Business Insurance,” stated Rich Eknoian, Chief Executive Office and Founder of World Insurance Associates LLC. “As we continue to grow, it’s important to retain and develop a distinguished team of insurance professionals who not only serve our diverse client base, but also enjoy the work they do every day.”

Frank Costa, Principal and Chief Operating Officer, said, “Our employees are one of our most important assets, and as a company we prioritize engaging our team and providing them with all the tools they need to succeed.”

“Being named to Business Insurance’s list of the Best Places to Work in Insurance for 2018 demonstrates that World Insurance Associates LLC has built a culture in which employees are supported and engaged, which benefits their customers and the employers’ financial performance,” says Business Insurance Publisher Peter Oxner.

Best Places to Work in Insurance is an annual feature by Business Insurance and Best Companies Group that lists the agents, brokers, insurers and other providers with the highest employee engagement and satisfaction. The 2018 report features 75 companies of varying sizes that all share a strong commitment to attracting, developing, and retaining great talent. Best Companies Group conducts a simple and thorough two-part assessment to gather data about the participating companies. The first part is a questionnaire completed by the employer about company policies, practices, and demographics. The second part is a confidential employee survey on engagement and satisfaction.

World Insurance Associates LLC is an independent insurance agency headquartered in Tinton Falls, NJ. It offers extensive, cost-effective personal and business insurance solutions in 46 states. The company specializes in transportation, hospitality, self-storage facilities, construction (surety), manufactures, nonprofits, and law firms. World Insurance Associates also provides group benefits and property and casualty insurance to companies of all sizes in a variety of industries in addition to insurance services for individuals, focusing on coastal properties and high net worth clients. World Insurance Associates began business in 2012, has completed 34 acquisitions, and serves its customers from 22 offices in NJ, PA, NY, CT, RI, ME, OH, FL, and Washington DC. The company is ranked #15 on the 2018 NJBIZ 50 Fastest Growing Companies in NJ and #6 in New Jersey's Top Insurance Brokerages, also by NJBIZ. World Insurance Associates made the 2018 Inc. 5000 list at #1680, has been named a Top 100 Independent Property/Casualty Agency by Insurance Journal, and is a Business Insurance 2018 Best Place to Work.

Business Insurance is the authoritative news and information source for executives concerned about risk and the impact on their business. With information for risk managers, insurers, brokers and other providers of insurance products and services, Business Insurance delivers in-depth analysis on new and emerging risks, case studies of successful programs, market intelligence on trends, and guidance on how to capitalize on opportunities and overcome challenges. In addition to a monthly print magazine, Business Insurance provides essential news via its website, BusinessInsurance.com; daily and weekly e-newsletters; and breaking news via email news alerts. To subscribe, please contact Business Insurance at info@businessinsurance.com.

Best Companies Group works with partners to establish "Best Places to Work," "Best Companies," and "Best Employers" programs on a national, state-wide and regional basis. Through its thorough workplace assessment using employer questionnaires and employee satisfaction surveys, Best Companies Group identifies and recognizes companies that have been successful in creating and maintaining workplace excellence.

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If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Rich Eknoian at 732-523-2106 or email richeknoian@worldins.net.

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