Clearcover Difference

International Women’s Day 2025 is a time to celebrate progress, amplify voices, and continue to drive meaningful change — all in support of this year’s theme: "Accelerate Action." 

At Clearcover, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone who identifies with and supports women’s advancement can thrive. That’s why our Women in Insurance and Technology (WIIT) Employee Resource Group (ERG) is proud to host this year’s celebration. WIIT creates opportunities for connection, growth and inspiration through keynote speakers, panel events and networking opportunities aimed at breaking down barriers in insurance and technology. As we mark this important day, we recognize that accelerating action means converting intention into impact – pushing beyond conversations and taking real steps toward gender equity. By sparking meaningful conversations and supporting thoughtful initiatives, we honor the achievements of women and recommit to progress ahead.

At Clearcover, we value growth from within, and one way we support this is through our Future Summit Leaders program, hosted by our Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Council (EIDC). This mentorship program, which includes workshops, worksheets, mentoring sessions, and helpful resources to support leadership development, is all about fostering a diverse talent pipeline and building a community of employees who raise the bar, fuel innovation, and drive success throughout our organization. Within the last year, the EIDC has successfully launched two cohorts, each spanning 6-months and totaling over 30 participants.

As we celebrate National Mentoring Day on October 27th, we're proud to highlight this initiative, which aims to help our team members reach their full potential through mentorship, creating a culture of ongoing learning and development company-wide. Here's a glimpse into what some of our mentors and mentees have to say about their experience in the Future Summit Leaders Program at Clearcover:

Solace, which provides a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQIA+ employees and allies while fostering understanding and acceptance, hosted a variety of celebratory and educational events and initiatives.

Each week throughout June, members of Sage Solace shared Pride-related history and facts, including a breakdown of each color of the Pride flag and its meaning. The group also hosted an interactive game of “Jeopardy” entirely centered around LGBTQIA+ trivia. Clearcover-ers were also encouraged to use customized Pride Month Zoom backgrounds for company meetings.

Throughout March, Clearcover’s Women in Insurance and Technology (WIIT) Employee Resource Group went all out to celebrate 2024 Women's History Month with a jam-packed schedule of events to inspire and empower the women in our industry.

At Clearcover, we're all about fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. That's why we believe in the power of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to inspire our employees through candid conversations. Recently, our Clearcover African American Network (CAAN) hosted a panel discussion centered around unique experiences and connections to Black History Month.

At Clearcover, we strive to build an inclusive and diverse community. That's why our employee resource groups (ERGs) are instrumental in driving initiatives that can expand our commitment. One such ERG, “Amigos”, is dedicated to supporting Clearcover’s vibrant Hispanic and Latino communities. And during Latinx Heritage Month (September 15th to October 15th), they went all out with a fantastic lineup of events.

At Clearcover, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) play a crucial role in achieving this goal by hosting informative events that educate our employees. Recently, our ERG Clearcover African American Network (CAAN) hosted an event for Juneteenth that was both informative and enjoyable. 

The event, which was led by CAAN Member Deja Aggrey, kicked off with a historical lesson from CAAN leader Jerrell West, who provided background information about Juneteenth, a holiday that dates back to the Civil War. 

At Clearcover, we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity in our workplace. As part of this commitment, our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) take the initiative to plan observation months throughout the year, including Pride Month. We are excited to share that our Sage Solace ERG, which stands for Sexuality and Gender Equality in a Safe Space, has organized a series of engaging activities to celebrate the spirit of pride in a meaningful way.

To mark International Women's Day on March 8th, Women in Insurance and Technology (WIIT) at Clearcover hosted a panel focused around this year's theme, #EmbraceEquity. The discussion, hosted by WIIT members Kaitlyn Taylor, Director of Agency Accounts, and Catlin Finn, Senior HR Business Partner, featured inspiring women Clearcover-ers from across departments and at various leadership levels.  All of the panelists imparted advice and knowledge gained from their years of experience while answering questions on a range of topics including professional development, the importance of mentors, building confidence, supporting other women, achieving equity in the workplace, balancing life as a working parent, and how women and men can better take care of themselves.

At the conclusion of his job search last summer, Customer Advocacy Supervisor Joseph Cox received offers at various salary points.  But for Joseph, like so many other job seekers, salary was not the final factor in his decision.  Instead, Clearcover's perks and benefits ultimately led him to accept his current role.  Recently, after several months as a Clearcover-er, Joseph wrote a LinkedIn post about how Clearcover's perks led to his decision to join our team.

Since Clearcover's Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Council (EIDC) launched Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) last year, Clearcover-ers across departments have created and joined spaces where they can interact with team members who share their common backgrounds or interests.  The groups' Slack channels, which are open to anyone in the company, have quickly become sites of shared stories and photos, requests for advice, offers of support, and virtual large and small group meet-ups.  Parents, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and women at Clearcover had all formed their own ERG's when Claims Manager Jerrell West recognized an opportunity for African American Clearcover-ers to have their own community.  

Last year, Clearcover's Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Council (EIDC) launched Employee Resource Groups (ERG's) to create a space where team members with similar backgrounds and interests can share experiences and find support.  Clearcover-ers immediately formed groups that have become places where members share stories, seek advice, and host virtual meet-ups and speakers.  As of this writing, groups have formed for Parents of Clearcover, Sage Solace for members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies, Women in Insurance and Technology, Clearcover African American Network and, most recently, Special Needs Parents.

As 2022 comes to a close, we’re excited to continue our annual tradition of reflecting on the great year we’ve had and celebrating our organization’s accomplishments. Last year, we highlighted our record growth and the launch of our customer-centric brand refresh. We entered 2022 enthusiastic about our goals for continued growth and development, and it’s been incredible to see how we’ve delivered on those goals this year. 

In 1976, the third Friday of December was designated "National Underdog Day," an occasion to cheer on sports teams or individuals whose success is seen as a long shot.  But for us at Clearcover, everyday is Underdog Day.  We see ourselves as underdogs, and aspire to demonstrate the determination and resilience they embody. Our Leadership Principles empower all Clearcover-ers to operate with an underdog's mindset in our daily actions, and we honor collegiate athletes who have overcome adversity and found success in their sports with our Inspired Underdog sponsorships.  

When Clearcover's CEO Kyle Nakatsuji challenged all team members to participate in our first Movember fundraiser last year, Clearcover-ers were quick to step up and raise money in a variety of ways including, of course, growing ever-more impressive moustaches.  After exceeding our fundraising goal during our inaugural year, Clearcover once again participated in Movember to support a variety of men's health issues among them mental health, a subject at the center of Clearcover's culture, and men's cancer research which has an impactful meaning for several members of our team.  During our month-long fundraising efforts, Clearcover-ers rallied together to give back at the onset of the holiday season and support one another along the way. 

Earlier this year, several Clearcover-ers formed a new Employee Resource Group, "Women in Insurance and Technology" (WIIT), with the mission to create a community and provide support for those who identify as women at Clearcover. The group has pledged to provide awareness and inclusivity, resources for career development, and opportunities to engage with and support similar external communities. After several internal meetings, WIIT recently hosted their first company-wide event, a workshop titled "Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Perfectionism."

Clearcover's Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Council (EIDC) honored the national theme of Latinx Heritage Month 2022, Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation, with a series of programs that showcased the Latinx community and the cultures that comprise it. In our monthly newsletter, EIDC members compiled a list of suggested reading and viewing recommendations that explored a variety of Latinx cultural experiences and highlighted Latinx writers, performers, and filmmakers. The EIDC offered Clearcover-ers a further exploration of Latinx culture through food (recipes included in our newsletter), dance (a virtual salsa lesson), and a presentation on the rich mix of cultures that constitute the Latinx population.

Multiple times each week, Clearcover-ers post in the channel to celebrate work anniversaries, offer congratulations on the completion of projects, commend their teammates' better-er solutions to problems, and more. Each post highlights the Leadership Principle(s) that the recipient of the praise continues to embody. The multiple comments that inevitably follow every post reinforce the appreciation expressed by the writer.

Everyday Clearcover-ers demonstrate the strength of our teamwork. We are known for completing projects on time and consistently meeting and surpassing our goals while praising and supporting one another. Outside of our work-related projects, we often ban together and direct our efforts to support causes like the annual Movember fundraiser. In October, we continued this tradition and challenged Clearcover-ers to collectively raise $5,000 for the American Cancer Society during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

At Clearcover, we recognize that team members who are assured that their healthcare and finances are in order, are able to thrive in a remote environment, and can easily balance their work and personal schedules are happier in their jobs than those who lack some or all of these benefits. And employees who are happy are likely to be more productive and remain with their current employer. In order to ensure that all Clearcover-ers maintain the highest possible level of contentment and peace of mind, we offer all team members a comprehensive package of benefits that provides expansive health care coverage, helps to bolster their finances, covers essentials for remote work, offers flexibility, and supports families.

The contest, announced in late August, encouraged all team members to post their back-to-school photos in our company-wide "Scrapbook" Slack channel. Winners would be chosen based on the number of reactions to and comments on each post.

The goal of Employee Resource Groups is to continue to foster a sense of belonging and support for all employees by providing a setting for everyone to share their ideas, concerns, and opinions and provide support and mentorship. ERG's allow members of various groups and their allies to come together in a dedicated Slack channel where they are able to develop and increase a sense of belonging at Clearcover.

From Monday, July 6 through Sunday, July 31, Clearcover-ers who chose to join the challenge logged their daily steps and shared posts in a dedicated Slack channel. Steppers posted updates and photos of the unique locations that inspired them to move from picturesque nature trails in Waxhaw, North Carolina and Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin, to golf courses in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and bike trails along the Detroit River. Participants also racked up steps closer to home by going on their daily Dunkin runs, hitting gym treadmills, and chasing after toddlers!

Clearcover is pleased to announce that Vikki Caruso, our Executive Vice President of People, has been named one of Chicago's 2022 “Notable Executives in HR and Diversity, Equality and Inclusion” by Crain’s Chicago Business.

When I began working at Clearcover the summer after my freshman year, I was a Business major at Indiana University. As an Operations Intern, I could easily see the connection between my studies and the work I was doing. The job was rewarding, and the people I worked with were wonderful. So, when I was lucky enough to be asked to stick around, I couldn’t have been more eager to accept. However, this meant that I would need to change positions and go where the company could use my help. My next position would be an intern for the Legal department.

Clearcover is lucky to have 20 hardworking interns across 16 departments. On the last Thursday of July, we celebrated National Intern Day by hosting a day full of fun that happened in person and remotely.

Days after Chicago's 2022 Disability Pride Parade took place just blocks from our headquarters, Clearcover's Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Council (EIDC) hosted their first Disability Pride Month panel. The panel continued the EIDC's mission to frame initiatives that recognize and celebrate all types of individuals. By increasing everyone's knowledge about communities outside of their own, the EIDC aims to create a workplace where everyone feels comfortable to show up and contribute as their true selves.

As a company that prioritizes the mental health of all of our employees, Clearcover recognizes the importance of offering all team members ongoing opportunities to have fun outside of our day-to-day work. And Clearcover-ers who live near our Chicago headquarters know that the best way to have fun during the summer months is by maximizing their time spent outdoors. So what better way for Chicago-area team members to get outside, connect with each other, and have fun than by playing everyone's recess favorite - kickball!

Clearcover values the vast array of backgrounds and viewpoints that our team members bring to the workplace. We know that the greater the variety of ideas and opinions that Clearcover-ers contribute to their projects, the more opportunities our company has for innovation and future successes. We also recognize that the potential for the sharing of ideas is optimized only when every single team member feels comfortable showing up as their full selves. In order to create an environment where all employees feel heard and respected, Clearcover formed the Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Council (EIDC). The mission of the EIDC is to ensure that all Clearcover-ers can be their complete selves at work and feel comfortable contributing to their greatest potential.

Throughout Pride Month, Clearcover's Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Council (EIDC) presented initiatives to expand Clearcover-ers' knowledge about the LGBTQ+ community in order to create an ever more welcoming and inclusive work environment. Beginning on June 1st, the EIDC presented a flag or term associated with the LGBTQ+ community each working day. In addition, the EIDC launched a new Employee Resource Group in our company-wide Slack channels for members of the community and their allies to meet other members, talk about topics pertaining to the community, and ultimately feel accepted, welcomed and heard. Finally, the EIDC presented a Pride Video Educational Series on June 9th and wrapped up the month with a Pride Panel featuring several Clearcover-ers' coming out stories.