Guardian recognized as one of Forbes’ 2024 Best Employers for Diversity

Guardian ranked among the top 20% of employers recognized by Forbes, reinforcing the company’s efforts to build an inclusive workplace and meet the diverse needs of customers.

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 24, 2024 - The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America^® (Guardian) has been named to Forbes’ list of 2024 Best Employers for Diversity, ranking among the top 20% of employers who earned the distinction.

“We are honored by this recognition,” said Jennifer Andrews, Guardian’s Head of Equity and Inclusion. “Ever since Guardian was founded by a group of immigrants more than 160 years ago, equity and inclusion have been central to what we strive to accomplish for those we serve.”

Guardian takes an integrated and holistic view of equity and inclusion by embedding these principles in how it serves colleagues, customers, and communities.

For colleagues: Guardian aims to provide an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, supported, inspired, valued, and empowered to succeed.
For customers: Guardian seeks to ensure that its products and services are inclusive and provide equitable access for both existing and prospective customers.
For communities: Guardian believes that you feel good when you do good. The company helps support a culture of inclusive service through Corporate Impact initiatives, such as disaster relief efforts and Guardian for Good, a matching gifts and volunteer awards program.

This recognition adds to Guardian’s recent accolades for being an employer of choice, including:

Three consecutive years – America’s Best Large Employers 2023 (Forbes)
‘India's Best Companies to Work For 2023’ - Top 100 by Great Place to Work
Seven consecutive years – Human Rights Campaign – Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality – 2023
2023 India’s Best Workplaces for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
2023 Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women
2023, 2021 India’s Best Workplaces for Women

The Best Employers for Diversity 2024 were identified by Statista using an independent survey of over 170,000 U.S.-based employees working for companies employing at least 1,000 people within the U.S. Read more about the survey methodology here.

To learn more about equity and inclusion at Guardian, please visit our equity & inclusion page. To learn more about careers at Guardian, please visit Careers at Guardian.

About Guardian

Guardian makes a difference in the lives of people when they need us most. With over 160 years of stability and fiscal integrity, we are a trusted resource to generations of families and business owners, inspiring well-being and helping build financial confidence. Today, we stand behind millions of consumers, helping them prepare and plan for a bright future for themselves and their families. We help business owners care for their employees. And we help people recover and thrive in times of unexpected loss. As a modern mutual insurance company, we believe in driving value beyond dividends. We invest in our colleagues, are building an inclusive and innovative culture, and are helping to uplift communities through thoughtful corporate impact programs. Guardian, which is based in New York City, is a leading provider of life, disability, dental, and other benefits, and has received accolades for its culture and service. Our colleagues and financial professionals serve with care and experience, and our commitments rest on a strong financial foundation, which included a 2024 dividend allocation of $1.398 billion – the largest in the company's history. For more information, visit guardianlife.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.