Policygenius provides customers an easy way to compare and purchase insurance online. It's that simple. Before the New York City startup was even a thing, the founders were asking themselves why purchasing insurance was always accompanied by a frustrating experience. And then a startup was born. The company's goal is to assist people in making the right decisions by making their options easy to understand. Everything customers need to know is all in one place at Pg.
Buying insurance isn't the only thing Pg makes look easy. The company also makes loving to work look easy. Since the work culture at Pg is based on collaboration, grit and creative problem-solving, the people who work there are really passionate about coming into work every day. The company believes true collaboration can only be achieved through differing opinions, which is why it encourages a work culture where everyone is truly welcome.
Diving Into the Values at Policygenius
The values at Pg are not ones that are taken lightly. The company formed them to directly correlate with the culture at Pg. Everyone who works there lives by these values:
These values were derived to ensure the vision of Pg is carried out. That vision is to be the go-to platform for insurance and financial protection. In order to make sure this vision comes to fruition, Pg relies on its collaborative team to get the job done. This collaborative team is dependent on Pg welcoming diversity, which is a major component of the company. Pg strives to ensure everyone feels welcome.
The company welcomes a workforce that is diverse in backgrounds, experiences and opinions. Being diverse at Pg is a really big deal. And it's not something they encourage because they have to. Rather, they're making daily conscious efforts to make sure every teammate knows they have a voice that is heard at Pg.
Employees have echoed these statements through storytelling. They say that many team members have some stories that took place before they came to Pg that are really interesting. For example, some employees are trivia champions, ex-magicians, chicken bag experts and one employee used to be Madonna's assistant. This is just a little taste of what you should expect to find at Pg.
Suite Office
Take a Look Around
Picture this: you're sitting at your desk and something wiggly rubs against your leg. You look down and see it's a dog. Then halfway across the room you see another dog chasing its tail. While you're watching this dog try to catch its tail you realize you're thirsty. So you visit the kitchen, open the fridge and take just one of the many La Croix cans that line the inside of that cold box.
That could be a moment you might have if you worked at Pg. There's always dogs running around and the fridge will always be stocked with La Croix. Another perk of the office is that both locations (the company expanded to North Carolina) are surrounded by transportation and good eats. The New York office is located in the heart of the Flatiron district. You have access to several subway stops and many good restaurants are within walking distance (including Penn Station).
The other office, located in Durham, is surrounded by a growing startup community as well as delicious BBQ. The office even has a really sweet view of the Durham Bulls baseball field. Both offices feature an open floor plan with standing desk islands. There are breakout rooms for teams to collaborate in. And each office has its own cafeteria with a video game center. Each conference room is themed and every bathroom is named in a way that speaks to the employees' sense of humor.
Put Me in Coach
Making the Dream Work Because Teamwork
There's only one acceptable way to work at Pg. And that's together. Pg believes that if you fail, you fail as a team. And the same goes for when you succeed. But in the same breath, you're also encouraged to come up with your own ideas. You'll always be supported for speaking up at Pg. The team at Pg wants you to take pride in the fact that you're different from everyone else so that means you're going to have different ideas and opinions. You're encouraged to use those ideas in a group setting to grow personally and professionally.
The culture at Pg is one where employees are consistently challenged. As long as you're always learning something new, then the company is staying on top of its goals. Employees say that it's a positive environment at Pg to be challenged. Everyone is always tackling each challenge with curiosity and excitement.
Never Want to Leave
A Comfortable Work Environment
You know a company culture is great when you don't rush out the door at 5 p.m. Instead, employees at Pg say they usually stick around to catch-up or grab a bite to eat with coworkers. The strong bonds you can find at Pg are born out of the monthly competitions the company hosts like trivia nights and kickball matches. Pg also makes sure to host several team outings throughout the year, like going to baseball games or going bowling.
The company also encourages you to take time away from work. With the flexible vacation policy, employees are able to take the time they need to recoup. From spreading out on a beach to climbing a mountain or even taking a day (or week) to binge watch shows on Netflix, Pg believes the sky's the limit.
At Pg, you'll never have to worry about seeing the doctor. The company offers fully paid health, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance for your peace of mind. And while we're on the topic of worrying, gone are the days of starving through a day of work. The company makes sure the kitchen is stocked with an array of snacks and beverages so you can focus on more important things.
And the coolest individual perks include commuter benefits, fitness subsidies and professional development opportunities.
Pg sounds like a really awesome place to work with the open office spaces and fun team members who actually enjoy coming into work. So what are you wanting for?
