Awards & Recognition
Each year, CNO receives numerous awards and recognition for our corporate initiatives and community engagement.
America's Best Insurance Companies
In 2024, CNO was recognized by Forbes magazine as one of America's Best Insurance Companies. This is CNO’s second consecutive year winning this award.
America's Most Responsible Companies 2024
CNO is honored to be named as one of Newsweek’s 2024 Most Responsible Companies in America. This recognition underscores our purpose, mission and values, all of which form the foundation of our corporate social responsibility.
Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance
In 2023, CNO was ranked as one of the Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance by Fortune.
America's Best Mid-Size Employer
In 2023, CNO was recognized by Forbes magazine as one of America's Best Mid-Size Employers. The evaluation was based on recommendations from employees who were asked to rate their willingness to recommend their own employers to friends and family.
Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index
For two years in a row, CNO has received a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
Best Employers for Diversity
For the fourth consecutive year, CNO has been recognized as a Best Employer for Diversity by Forbes Magazine.
Excellence in Health & Well-Being
In 2024, CNO was selected as a winner of the Business Group on Health Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being Award. This is CNO's second consecutive year winning this award.
The Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health
CNO is a proud 2024 Platinum recipient of Mental Health America's Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, awarded for our commitment to employee health and well-being. This is CNO's second year receiving this recognition.
Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America
CNO has been recognized as a winner of the 2024 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America by Healthiest Employers®. This marks the 11th year that CNO has been recognized for its commitment to workplace well-being and initiatives and exceptional health benefits.
American Heart Association Platinum Recognition
For the fifth consecutive year, CNO Financial Group was recognized and promoted to the platinum level of recognition by the American Heart Association (AHA) for its commitment to workforce well-being.
2024 Training APEX Award
CNO was named a 2024 Training APEX Award recipient, marking the 13th consecutive year CNO or one of its family of insurance brands has been recognized as a best-in-class employee training and development organization.
LearningElite Silver Level
CNO is proud to be recognized by Chief Learning Officer (CLO) as a 2024 Silver LearningElite winner. CNO was ranked 12th overall by CLO.
Healthiest Employers of Illinois
In 2023, CNO won 1st place in Illinois for the Healthiest Employers Awards® in the 2,000 – 4,999 employee category. This is a trusted awards program that recognizes people-first organizations taking a more proactive approach to employee health.
Healthiest Employers of Indiana
In 2023, CNO won 1st place in Indiana for the Healthiest Employers Award® in the 500-4,999 employee category. This award is based on an assessment that evaluates company performance, spanning several areas of health and well-being.
Healthiest Employers of Greater Philadelphia
In 2023, CNO was recognized as a finalist for one of the Healthiest Employers of Greater Philadelphia. This is the seventh year that CNO has received the award.
Healthiest Employers of Central Florida
In 2023, CNO was named a Healthiest Employers® Winner for Central Florida in the 2,000 – 4,900 category. This is a trusted awards program that recognizes people-first organizations taking a more proactive approach to employee health.