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National Mentoring Day

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:

Clearcover DifferenceTeam ClearcoverOctober 28, 2024EIDC, Clearcover culture

Pride Month 2024: Spotlighting Sage Solace's Pride Month Celebrations

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.

Clearcover DifferenceTeam ClearcoverJuly 3, 2024EIDC, Diversity

Women in Insurance and Technology: Celebrating Women's History Month

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.

Clearcover DifferenceTeam ClearcoverApril 10, 2024Women in Tech, EIDC

Empowering Voices: Highlights from Clearcover's African American Network Panel

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.

Clearcover DifferenceTeam ClearcoverMarch 18, 2024EIDC, Black History Month

Latinx Voices: Spotlighting Clearcover's Latinx Community During Heritage 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.

Clearcover DifferenceTeam ClearcoverOctober 25, 2023EIDC, Diversity

Juneteenth: A Day of Remembrance and Celebration

Juneteenth: A Day of Remembrance and Celebration

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.

Clearcover DifferenceTeam ClearcoverJune 22, 2023EIDC, Culture

Unleashing the Rainbow: Pride Month 2023

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.

Clearcover DifferenceTeam ClearcoverJune 15, 2023EIDC, Diversity

Clearcover's International Women's Day Panel: Building Confidence and Achieving Equity

Clearcover's International Women's Day Panel: Building Confidence and Achieving Equity

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.

Clearcover DifferenceTeam ClearcoverMarch 30, 2023Culture, Women in Tech

Clearcover's Perks Attract Job Seekers

Clearcover's Perks Attract Job Seekers

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.

Clearcover DifferenceTeam ClearcoverMarch 20, 2023Clearcover culture, People-First

Clearcover's Employee Resource Group: Clearcover African American Network

Clearcover's Employee Resource Group: Clearcover African American Network

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.

Clearcover DifferenceTeam ClearcoverFebruary 13, 2023Clearcover culture, EIDC, Diversity

Clearcover's Employee Resource Group: Special Needs Parents

Clearcover's Employee Resource Group: Special Needs Parents

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.

Clearcover DifferenceTeam ClearcoverFebruary 6, 2023Culture, EIDC

Sizing Up Embedded Auto Insurance Programs

Sizing Up Embedded Auto Insurance Programs

Team ClearcoverJanuary 10, 2023Embedded Insurance

An EOY Message to Our Agents from Clearcover CEO Kyle Nakatsuji

An EOY Message to Our Agents from Clearcover CEO Kyle Nakatsuji

Kyle NakatsujiJanuary 6, 2023Agents, Independent Agents

2022 Year in Review

2022 Year in Review

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.

Clearcover DifferenceTeam ClearcoverDecember 29, 2022Culture

What Does Holiday Travel Look Like This Year?

Save Time & MoneyTeam ClearcoverDecember 20, 2022travel, holiday

Clearcover Celebrates the Underdog

Clearcover Celebrates the Underdog

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.

Clearcover DifferenceTeam ClearcoverDecember 12, 2022Culture, College Athletes

Supporting Men's Health This Movember

Supporting Men's Health This Movember

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.

Clearcover DifferenceTeam ClearcoverDecember 12, 2022Culture, Movember, Clearcover culture

Women in Insurance and Technology: Supporting the Women of Clearcover

Women in Insurance and Technology: Supporting the Women of Clearcover

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 DifferenceTeam ClearcoverDecember 1, 2022Culture, People-First, EIDC

Clearcover Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month

Clearcover Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month

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.

Clearcover DifferenceTeam ClearcoverNovember 4, 2022EIDC

Clearcover's Channel for Praise

Clearcover's Channel for Praise

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.

Clearcover DifferenceTeam ClearcoverOctober 31, 2022Clearcover culture, Culture