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Assurance Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
Assurance's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Professional Development
A+Executive Team
ALeadership
AManager
ACEO Rating
A-Assurance CEO
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Michael Rowell
80 /100
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Diversity at Assurance
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Diverse employees at Assurance have rated Professional Development, Leadership, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Assurance
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at Assurance have rated Leadership, Executive Team, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Assurance eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
42
Assurance employees are 42% more likely to recommend Assurance as a great place to work
| 67% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 8% | Passives |
| 25% | Detractors |
Working at Assurance
Working at Assurance is rated highly by 54 employees, across various culture dimensions. Assurance employees are most satisfied about Professional Development, Executive Team, and Leadership categories, putting Assurance’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Seattle. See below in detail how working at Assurance was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Assurance
B
Overall Company Culture at Assurance is rated B
Last updated months ago
Top
25%
Assurance ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Assurance Employee Reviews
Out of 191 Assurance employee reviews, 91% were positive. The remaining 9% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Assurance improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 91% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 9% |
Positive Reviews From Assurance Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?It very easy and the onboarding process is assisted by specialist to help you get through the process easily.
- What makes you most happy at work?my freedom and the trust my company gives so im not looked over, they train us in a very skilled way so we dont have folks looking over our shoulder. pretty rewarding
- What is the best part about your compensation package?comisssions are the best and they pay fairly so im good with that
Constructive Feedback From Assurance Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Replace entire staff beginning with the President, who is the most inept executive of any company doing business in the Medicare Sales industry.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Coworkers are job scared and feel intimidated to be truthful and honest about their jobs, company culture and unethical practices.
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Tell the interviewee the actual compensation structure and don't try to hide it until they start working.
Assurance Company Information
Assurance Company Overview
Intelligent technology and personalized advice, so you always get the perfect insurance plan.
Assurance was founded in 2016 and its current CEO is Michael Rowell. Since its inception 10 years ago, Assurance has grown to 128 employees.
Assurance Mission, Vision & Values
Assurance Mission Statement
Build a better insurance solution for everyone.
Assurance Vision Statement
We believe in the beautiful intersection between humans and machines, a superior place neither could achieve on their own. That spot on the X and the Y where we solve for the perfect combination of both art and science. A delivery of the right insurance solution tailored for each person. We provide a clear, easy path for understanding, reducing, and protecting their risks. We take the complex and make it simple. We are the future of financial protection.
Assurance Values
- We are Efficient Innovators
- We are Perservering
- We are Humble Collaborators
- We are Calculated Decision Makers
- We are Authentic
| Headquarter | 920 5th Ave Seattle, WA 98104 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.assurance.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2016 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Jobs | jobs.lever.co/assurance |
| Social Sites |
Assurance Competitors
Assurance competitors include Credit Karma, Oscar Health, LendingTree, and Bright Health. Assurance ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Assurance compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Assurance Employees
Assurance has 128 employees. 54 employees at Assurance have reviewed Assurance across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 54 Assurance employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Assurance are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Assurance, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Assurance are pleased with their team. 54 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Assurance are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Assurance believe the environment at Assurance is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Assurance is extremely fast. About 29% of the employees at Assurance work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Assurance are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Assurance employees generally work 10.0 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Assurance report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
83% of Assurance employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Assurance employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
76% of Assurance employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Assurance employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
83% of Assurance employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Assurance - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Seattle about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Seattle employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Assurance KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Assurance's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 25 Assurance employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 25 have said yes.
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Assurance CEO & Leadership
80 /100
Assurance CEO Awards and Recognitions
Assurance’s CEO Michael Rowell started in this role in 2016. Michael’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Seattle. With a high CEO score, Michael Rowell has won the Best CEOs in 2019 along with TaxJar CEO Mark Faggiano and Malouf CEO Sam Malouf. Assurance’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Engineering department, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and employees with 1 to 3 Years experience. However, employees in the Sales department, employees with Entry Level experience, and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Assurance’s competitors, Michael Rowell ranks right above LendingTree CEO Doug Lebda. Under Rowell’s leadership, Assurance employee respondents are most happy about their Professional Development and the company’s Executive Team. Compensation and Team are two areas, according to respondents, where Assurance could stand to see real improvement.
Assurance Leadership
The Assurance Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Michael Rowell, Founder and President Michael Paulus, and Chief of Data Science Allison O'Hair
Michael Rowell CEO / President
As the CEO and Founder of Assurance, Michael is the architect of a company driven by his vision to improve the lives of... read more
Michael Paulus Founder and President
Growing up on a blueberry farm in rural Washington, Mike remembers the transformational effect technology had on his... read more
Allison O'Hair Chief of Data Science
Allison has spent a career modeling ways data science can help people address their most important challenges, from... read more
Michael Westover Chief Technology Officer
The third "Michael" of the Assurance executive team leads the development of systems that approach the insurance-buying... read more
Will Aurora VP of Engineering
In leading software engineering, technology architecture and product development for Assurance, Will and his team are... read more
Chad Lovell VP of Sales
Chad Lovell serves as the VP of Sales of Assurance.
Tom Allan Vice President of Revenue
Tom Allan serves as the Vice President of Revenue of Assurance.
John Lorge Chief Marketing Officer
John Lorge serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Assurance.
Gulliver Swenson Chief Administrative Officer
Gulliver Swenson serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of Assurance.
Assurance Salaries
How much does Assurance pay?
How much do people at Assurance get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Assurance is $83,778, or $40 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $125,085, or $60 per hour.
At Assurance, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $184,722 annually and the lowest is an Accountant at $46,583 annually. Average Assurance salaries by department include: IT at $84,186, Business Development at $90,171, Customer Support at $68,135, and Finance at $85,728. Half of Assurance salaries are above $125,085.
49 employees at Assurance rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 122 ratings) while 48 employees at Assurance rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 73 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $98k | $98k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $118k | $118k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $173k | $173k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $223k | $223k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $241k | $241k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $289k | $289k | 100th Percentile |
$83,778*
Average Compensation
$125,085*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Assurance Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Assurance
Diverse employees at Assurance score the company 79/100 across various culture categories, placing Assurance in the Top 50% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Assurance across various culture dimensions.
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Assurance Perks & Benefits
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Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Assurance PTO
Assurance's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Assurance's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Assurance Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Assurance applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Assurance has a total of 128 employees
2
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
- 0% Denied ( out of 2)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Assurance Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Assurance on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 75% | |
|---|---|---|
Admin | 25% |
Candidates By Location
Seattle | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
Corpus Christi | 25% | |
Port Orchard | 25% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Assurance
What is Assurance address?
Assurance location is at 920 5th Ave
Who is the CEO of Assurance?
Assurance CEO is Michael Rowell, their score by employees is 80
What is Assurance eNPS?
The eNPS for Assurance is 42
What is the salary for DevOps in Assurance?
DevOps average salary in the US is 109k
What are the salaries in the Design in Assurance?
The average salaries for Design in Assurance is 79k
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