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Awards & Recognition

Our employees and culture are constantly proven through the recognition we receive. Each accolade serves as a testament to their dedication and the values we uphold.

Don't just take our word for it! Check out a few of the mentions we've received:

Awards We've Received

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  • Best Places to Work in Insurance Award 2024
  • 2026 PLANADVISER Top Retirement Plan Adviser
  • Travelers STAR Award - Kim DeArcangelis
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  • NAPA Top DC Advisor Teams
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Accepting the 2023 Agency of the Year Award

2023 Agency of the Year Announcement at the Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois Conference

Dan Gallagher with Agency of the Year Award (1)

2023 Community Service Award from Acuity Insurance

Acuity Award Receiving

2026 Awards

 

Top Independent Insurance Broker

Recognizes Connor & Gallagher OneSource as a leading independent insurance broker for its client-focused approach, strategic consulting and commitment to proactive risk management. Read the full article.

 

HR Outsourcing Solutions Provider of the Year

Recognizes organizations for delivering integrated HR outsourcing solutions that help organizations streamline payroll, benefits administration, HR management, compliance, and other essential workforce functions. 

 

2026 PLANADVISER Top Retirement Plan Advisers

Recognizes top retirement plan advisers based on quantitative measures, including the number of plan clients and retirement plan assets under advisement. To be included, advisers must have at least 50 plan clients or $400 million or more in retirement plan assets under advisement.

2025 Awards

 

Best Places to Work in Insurance

Recognizes outstanding employers in the insurance industry.

 

2025 PLANADVISER Top Retirement Plan Advisers

Recognizes top retirement plan advisers based on quantitative measures, including the number of plan clients and retirement plan assets under advisement. To be included, advisers must have at least 50 plan clients or $400 million or more in retirement plan assets under advisement.

 

Top DC Advisor Teams

The NAPA Top DC Advisor Team list highlights the nation's leading retirement plan advisor firms.

2024 Awards

 

2024 PLANADVISER Top Retirement Plan Advisers

Recognizes top retirement plan advisers based on quantitative measures, including the number of plan clients and retirement plan assets under advisement. To be included, advisers must have at least 50 plan clients or $400 million or more in retirement plan assets under advisement.

 

Best Places to Work in Insurance

Recognizes outstanding employers in the insurance industry.

 

Illinois Healthiest Employer Award

CGO took 1st place in the 2024 Healthiest Employers of Illinois Award in the 25 - 499 employees category, recognizing our commitment to employee health and wellness. You can read more about this award here.

2023 Awards

 

Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois Agency of the Year Award

The Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois (IIA of IL) is an association representing Trusted Choice® independent insurance agents throughout the state. IIA of IL membership is comprised of 1,000 insurance agencies representing 10,000 licensed independent agents engaged in all facets of the insurance industry, including property, casualty, life, and health. The Agency of the Year Award is presented to an IIA of IL member agency that exemplifies leadership and innovation within the industry. The Agency of the Year demonstrates strong growth, innovative marketing strategies, creative utilization of evolving technology, top-level customer service, and dedication to the community. Connor & Gallagher OneSource (CGO) is thrilled to be the 2023 Agency of the Year Winner! 

 

Best Places to Work in Insurance

Recognizes outstanding employers in the insurance industry.

 

Acuity Charity Wheel Agency

Acuity Insurance recognizes agencies that work hard to improve their communities.

 

2023 PLANADVISER Top Retirement Plan Advisers

Recognizes the top retirement plan advisers in the industry based on quantitative measures. To be listed, advisers had to have a minimum requirement of 50 plan clients or retirement plan assets under advisement of $400 million or more.

 

The Nation's Best and Brightest in Wellness

Recognizes and celebrates quality and excellence in health awareness.

 

Underwriter of Merit

PEKIN Insurance recognized Connor & Gallagher OneSource (CGO) for dedication and commitment to excellence in property/casualty sales.

 

Rosie Awards Winner

The 2023 Rosie Award winners were chosen from group health plan recommendations by two of our employee benefits advisors, Mike Kroupa and Justin Mangan, who met two important criteria: a high Plan GraderTM score and excellent use of their "Health Rosetta Dividend." The Health Rosetta Dividend refers to money previously wasted on healthcare that can be reinvested back into the organization or community to improve wellbeing, such as free primary care services, pay increases, $0 medications, new job creation, or other tangible improvements that have a direct impact on the health and wellbeing of their workforce, dependents, and communities. 

2022 Awards

 

Best Places to Work in Insurance

Recognizes outstanding employers in the insurance industry.

 

Crain's Illinois' Healthiest Employers

Recognizes companies that make workplace wellness a priority.

 

The Nation's Best and Brightest in Wellness

Recognizes and celebrates quality and excellence in health awareness.

 

Top DC Advisor Teams

The NAPA Top DC Advisor Team list highlights the nation's leading retirement plan advisor firms.

 

PLANADVISER Retirement Plan Advisers of the Year

Recognizes advisers that demonstrate leadership and a commitment to excellence for their retirement plan sponsor clients, participants, and the industry at large.

2021 Awards

 

Best Places to Work in Insurance

Recognizes outstanding employers in the insurance industry.

 

Top DC Advisor Teams

The NAPA Top DC Advisor Team list highlights the nation's leading retirement plan advisor firms.

2020 Awards

 

Best Places to Work in Insurance

Recognizes outstanding employers in the insurance industry.

 

The Nation's Best and Brightest in Wellness

Recognizes and celebrates quality and excellence in health awareness.

 

Top DC Advisor Teams

The NAPA Top DC Advisor Team list highlights the nation's leading retirement plan advisor firms.

2019 Awards

 

Best Places to Work in Insurance

Recognizes outstanding employers in the insurance industry.

 

Crain's Illinois' Healthiest Employers

Recognizes companies that make workplace wellness a priority.

 

Top DC Advisor Teams

The NAPA Top DC Advisor Team list highlights the nation's leading retirement plan advisor firms.

 

Financial Times 401 Top Retirement Advisors

The FT 401 is based on data gathered from advisors, regulatory disclosures, and the FT's research. The listing reflects each advisor's status in six primary areas: DC plan assets under management, DC plan growth rate, specialization in DC plans, years of experience, advanced industry credentials, and compliance record.

 

NAPA Young Guns: Top Retirement Plan Advisors Under 40

Recognized 75 retirement plan advisors under the age of 40 for their experience, size, and composition of their practice, awards and recognitions, and industry contributions, which were then reviewed by a panel of senior advisor industry experts, who, based on those criteria and following a broker-check review, selected the top young advisors.

2018 Awards

 

Best Practices Agency

Recognizes insurance agencies for their outstanding customer retention, growth, stability, and financial management.

 

Top DC Advisor Teams

The NAPA Top DC Advisor Team list highlights the nation's leading retirement plan advisor firms.

 

NAPA Young Guns: Top Retirement Plan Advisors Under 40

Recognized 75 retirement plan advisors under the age of 40 for their experience, size, and composition of their practice, awards and recognitions, and industry contributions, which were then reviewed by a panel of senior advisor industry experts, who, based on those criteria and following a broker-check review, selected the top young advisors.

2017 Awards

 

5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America

Lists the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. based on their revenue growth rate.

 

The Healthiest Companies in America

Given based on the overall health of a company's employees and its commitment to investing in them.

2016 Awards

 

Best Places to Work in Insurance

Recognizes outstanding employers in the insurance industry.

 

Best Practices Agency

Recognizes insurance agencies for their outstanding customer retention, growth, stability, and financial management.

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