A message from our CEO
Pinnacol Assurance is deeply committed to serving the people and communities of Colorado. Extending beyond our role to ensure all have access to high-quality workers’ compensation coverage, we have an inherent responsibility to the communities we serve. We believe in doing well by doing good, investing in the health and vitality of the state’s workforce and creating opportunities for all Coloradans to thrive.
You can see our commitment through robust community investment initiatives, our nationally recognized youth apprenticeship program and the Pinnacol Foundation scholarship program – the nation’s largest of its kind.
We invite you to read on to learn more about why we’re proud to be a Force for Good in Colorado.
Pinnacol’s culture and employees were acknowledged with national and local honors in 2024, including:
As Colorado’s largest workers’ compensation insurance carrier, Pinnacol is committed to keeping workers safe, helping employers thrive and caring for the people and communities in our state — providing caring coverage for nearly 1 million workers and 50,000 businesses. From the road pavers to the trailblazers, the food purveyors to the craft brew makers, we insure them all.
We don’t turn anyone in Colorado away, regardless of their risk profile. And rather than doing the bare minimum, we operate with a strong mission to do well by doing good — making a positive impact on our customers, industry and community.
Pinnacol Assurance’s youth apprenticeship program offers young Coloradans a pathway to gain valuable work experience while completing school.
Founded in 2017, this award-winning three-year “learn and earn” U.S. Department of Labor-registered program provides apprentices with competitive wages, mentorship and exposure to various career pathways that prepare them for meaningful careers.
Our apprenticeship program by the numbers:
The Pinnacol Foundation scholarship program helps ensure that the children of families who have suffered severe injuries or lost their lives in workplace accidents have the opportunity to pursue their education dreams, regardless of insurance carrier.
Since 2001, the Pinnacol Foundation has awarded nearly $7.4 million in scholarships. Thanks to our donors and supporters, we’ve helped over 800 students attend school.
Pinnacol Assurance’s board of directors drives innovation and inclusivity to better serve Colorado workers, policyholders and communities in a never-changing economic landscape.
Its priorities serve as guiding principles and drive key mandates such as customer service, product innovation and talent management. Priority board initiatives and structure include:
It’s pretty simple — we love our community. We show our love by investing in:
We’re invested in our employees, championing diversity, equity and inclusion, building an award-winning work culture and creating innovative opportunities for employees, interns and apprentices.
This dedication ensures we meet the needs of all our clients, enhancing our service quality and customer satisfaction.
Pinnacol’s Sustainability Task Force actively reduces Pinnacol’s footprint through employee-led environmental initiatives involving water conservation, recycling programs, LEED certification, electric vehicle (EV) station installations and partnerships with community organizations.
We’re proud to be a force for good, deeply investing in the well-being of our state and its people.We believe that by investing in our communities, supporting our workforce and being responsiblestewards of our resources, we create a brighter future for Colorado.