TARZANA, CA, Nov. 1, 2017 -- IIABCal member, Kulchin Ross Insurance Services, LLC, Tarzana, CA, was voted the west’s Bronze recipient of the “2017 Best Independent Insurance Agency to Work For.”

Insurance Journal surveyed nearly 4,000 CSRs, account executives, producers, managers and other agency staff who took the time to nominate their independent insurance agency this year.

“We feel very grateful to be surrounded by such a fantastic team of insurance professionals,” said Derek Ross, President of Kulchin Ross.  “In all honesty, there is no secret formula.  You simply need to create an environment that constantly grows and strives for success.  When employees are treated with respect and have a voice in the process, greatness is sure to take place.” 

Employees of the Best Agencies to Work For in 2017 highlight the importance of competitive salaries, employee benefits, training and education, and other employee perks as drivers of satisfaction in the workplace.

The winning agencies score high for overall employee benefits including wellness programs and for working conditions including flex-time and alternative schedules that allow employees to work from home.

The best agencies to work for also provide employees with a strong sense of work-life balance, and deliver a workplace environment where employees feel supported wholeheartedly by management and their peers.