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Sedgwick Achieves 2026 Great Place To Work Certification for Fifth Consecutive Year

HR News · Recognition 3 min read

Sedgwick, the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work® in the United States for the fifth consecutive year. The recognition is based entirely on what current employees say about their day-to-day experience at the company — making it one of the most credible employer-of-choice signals in the market.

Great Place To Work® is widely regarded as the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors linked to stronger revenue performance, higher retention, and greater innovation. Each year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply for the certification, which measures how consistently employees experience a high-trust workplace.

"…grounded in care, collaboration, and a shared commitment to supporting one another."

— Michelle Hay, Global Chief People Officer, Sedgwick

A Culture Built by Colleagues

According to Hay, the fifth straight certification reflects a culture that Sedgwick colleagues have shaped together over time. As the organization continues to expand, she noted, its priority remains creating meaningful opportunities for people to grow their careers, make a tangible impact, and stay connected to the company's purpose.

That commitment shows up in concrete programs. The Sedgwick Family Fund has distributed more than $1 million to nearly 600 colleagues facing personal hardship. Meanwhile, always-on learning resources such as Sedgwick University and initiatives like Growth Week supported the career advancement of over 5,000 colleagues in 2025 alone.

"…a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication…"

— Sarah Lewis-Kulin, VP of Global Recognition, Great Place To Work

Why the Certification Matters

Lewis-Kulin emphasized that the certification is the only official recognition earned through real-time employee feedback about company culture. In her view, achieving it demonstrates that Sedgwick stands out among top employers for the workplace environment it provides.

Sedgwick employs over 33,000 colleagues serving 10,000 clients across 80 countries, combining deep claims expertise with advanced AI-enabled technology across claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. For the company, the 2026 certification reinforces its mission to build an environment where colleagues can grow, adapt, and thrive — and strengthens its position in the competition for talent in a rapidly evolving risk landscape.

Key Takeaways
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Five years running. Sedgwick has earned Great Place To Work Certification in the U.S. for the fifth consecutive year, based entirely on employee survey feedback.

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Employee-driven recognition. The certification is the only major employer award determined solely by how consistently employees report experiencing a high-trust workplace.

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Tangible people programs. The Sedgwick Family Fund has awarded over $1 million to nearly 600 colleagues in hardship, while Sedgwick University and Growth Week helped 5,000+ colleagues advance in 2025.

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Leadership perspective. Global Chief People Officer Michelle Hay credits the milestone to a colleague-built culture centered on care, collaboration, and mutual support.

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Global scale. With 33,000+ colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick pairs its caring culture with AI-enabled claims and risk solutions.