SPRINGFIELD, MO – Ollis/Akers/Arney for the second consecutive year was named as a Top Insurance Workplace, and is one of 67 companies in the United States and one of only 37 with fewer than 99 employees to achieve the distinction from Insurance Business America. “This award is important because we work really hard to provide a great work environment for our team with benefits that will hopefully help our employees and their families succeed,” says Joe Gaunt, Ollis/Akers/Arney director of operations. “We are 100% employee owned and that is a big part of our culture. It makes a difference in how employees approach each day…and it’s made a huge difference for them when they’re retiring.” The Top insurance Workplace distinction considers objective criteria such as competitive salary and benefits, technology and resources available to employees, and safe work environment. Subjective criteria such as inclusive and welcoming culture, flexibility to adapt to employees’ unique needs, an atmosphere that promotes honesty and encourages growth is evaluated anonymously by the companies’ own employees. Companies with an 80% or greater average satisfaction rating from employees were named a Top Insurance Workplace. Ollis/Akers/Arney scored 88.3% “People become more committed to your company and providing great care to their clients when they feel like they are well paid, have good benefits and have a management team that cares,” continues Gaunt. “I think it’s hugely important and you reap the benefits of that with your clients and the success of your company.” About Ollis/Akers/Arney Insurance & Business Advisors Since 1885, Ollis/Akers/Arney Insurance & Business Advisors has provided insurance services to businesses and communities in southwest Missouri. Ollis/Akers/Arney provides business risk assessments and solutions, health and group benefits, human resources solutions and commercial as well as personal lines of insurance. Offices are in Springfield, Branson, and Bolivar, Missouri and serve a four-state region. Ollis/Akers/Arney has been nationally recognized by Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, Inc. Best Agency in the United States and as a Top Insurance Workplace from Insurance Business America in 2019 and 2020. For more information, contact Tammy Johnson, Director of Marketing and Community Relations at (417) 881-8333 or visit OllisAkersArney.com. ###