Windward Risk Managers Earns National Recognition as Top Financial Services Workplace

Windward Risk Managers has achieved national recognition by being named to the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list, securing the #21 position in the Small & Medium category for organizations with 10-999 U.S.-based employees. This distinction places Windward Risk Managers as the highest-ranked company on the prestigious list that specializes in residential property and casualty insurance for U.S. homeowners. The management entity represents three prominent Florida homeowners insurance carriers: Florida Peninsula Insurance Company, Edison Insurance Company, and Ovation Home Insurance Exchange.

The recognition reflects the company's commitment to cultivating an outstanding workplace environment that directly benefits both employees and policyholders. Paul Adkins, CEO of Windward Risk Managers, emphasized that this achievement demonstrates the strength of their team and the collaborative culture they have built. Employees are recognized as the driving force behind the company's success, with the organization maintaining its dedication to fostering an environment that values hard work, celebrates achievements, encourages community giving, and makes work enjoyable.

What distinguishes Windward Risk Managers in this year's evaluation is the remarkable employee satisfaction metrics. An impressive 95% of employees report that Windward Risk Managers is a great place to work, significantly higher than the 57% average at typical U.S. companies. The company's standout scores particularly highlight strengths in ethical practices, workplace belonging, and employee pride. This positive work environment translates into tangible benefits for the homeowners the company serves through its affiliated carriers.

The organization's unique positioning combines the advantages of both small and large companies. Employees describe Windward Risk Managers as having a close-knit culture with big-company resources, creating a rare blend of community, respect, and operational scale. This combination directly impacts service quality, with improved turnaround times and higher customer satisfaction rates that benefit Florida homeowners navigating complex insurance needs. The company's focus on residential property insurance through their affiliated carriers sets them apart from other financial service organizations on the list, which include banks, wealth management firms, benefits consultancies, and specialty commercial insurers.

Windward Risk Managers demonstrates healthy organizational growth and employee loyalty simultaneously. Recent expansion is evidenced by 39% of employees having joined within the past two years, while substantial institutional knowledge is maintained through 34% of staff reporting 6-20 years of tenure. Founded in 2005, the company has built two decades of experience specifically in Florida's challenging insurance market, partnering with both exclusive and independent agent networks to serve homeowners throughout the state. The methodology used by Great Place To Work evaluates the consistency and equity of employee experience through their Trust Index survey, ensuring that the recognition reflects genuine workplace quality rather than superficial measures.

This workplace excellence recognition carries significant implications for Florida homeowners and the insurance industry. In a state frequently challenged by hurricane seasons and complex insurance markets, companies with strong internal cultures often demonstrate greater resilience and better customer service during critical times. The focus on employee satisfaction and ethical practices suggests policyholders can expect consistent, high-quality service from carriers managed by Windward Risk Managers. The company's durability through hurricane seasons and beyond becomes increasingly important as climate-related risks continue to impact residential insurance markets. More information about the organization's operations and services is available at https://www.windwardrisk.com.