Protective is one of America’s Best Midsized Employers 2024—what these 4 employees love about it

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Company culture can make all the difference in your experience of work. The culture at Birmingham-based Protective—a life insurance company that was named as one of Fobes America’s Best Midsize Employers 2024 in February of this year—is getting rave reviews.

We spoke with four teammates in a variety of fascinating careers to learn why they love working at Protective.

Protective invests in professional development

Each of the four people we reached out to had high praise for the ways Protective supports teammates who want to grow in their careers:

• Education + training—including opportunities to learn from experienced professionals within the company while enhancing skills + knowledge; tuition reimbursement + scholarships
• Internal networking + hiring opportunities—including clear pathways for advancement + opportunities to expose teammates to different areas so they can grow while getting to know the business better
• Outreach + service activities—including volunteer efforts that connect teammates while serving the broader community

Aniel Oseguera, Sr. Associate, Risk Management

Born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico, Aniel Oseguera has been part of the Market and Investment Risk Team at Protective for two years.

This team’s job is to analyze internal and external events that could impact the performance of the company’s investments.

• Favorite non-work things: Dogs, movies, time with friends + family, traveling + volunteering
• Best part about working at Protective: The people, who are welcoming, friendly, willing to connect + be a resource
• How the company promotes collaboration + teambuilding: A central focus of everything the company does, both remotely and in person, with people often collaborating across different functional areas

“In my experience, everyone is always willing to answer questions, be transparent and dedicate as much time as possible to figure things out collectively.”

Aniel Oseguera, Sr. Associate, Risk Management

Alexis Banks, MBA, Accounting Analyst II, Reinsurance Accounting

Alexis Banks graduated from Pleasant Grove High School, then got a BS in Accounting from The University of Alabama and an MBA from UAB with a concentration in Finance.

She’s been at Protective for one year, where she’s part of the Reinsurance Accounting Team. In this role, she researches and provides insight regarding financial trend analysis as it relates to reinsurance activity.

• Favorite non-work things: Pilates, cycling, traveling, trying new restaurants, volunteering + spending time with loved ones
• Best part about working at Protective: Growth opportunities + involvement within the company and in the community
• How the company promotes collaboration + teambuilding: Regular department and team calls help build relationships so everyone can lean on and learn from each other.

As she began her career, Alexis was attracted to the possibility of growing within one company:

“When I was in the market for a new place of employment, one of the key factors was having room to grow. I thought it would be great to have the ability [to learn and embrace challenges] within the same company, while creating longevity.”

Alexis Banks, MBA, Accounting Analyst II, Reinsurance Accounting

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Eric Hess, Director of Talent Acquisition

Eric Hess grew up in Huffman and currently lives in Liberty Park. He graduated from The University of Alabama with a double major in International Commerce and Spanish.

Eric has been with Protective for a year and a half, where he serves as Director of Talent Acquisition. In this role, he and his team oversee the strategic recruitment and hiring processes for the organization.

• Favorite non-work things: Travel, cooking, working out/playing basketball + serving the community
• Best part about working at Protective: That people who share a common vision support + challenge each other daily; the company’s strong culture of trust, support + communication
• How the company promotes collaboration + teambuilding: The company sees these as essential for shared success and values diversity of thought, insight + perspective.

“If you are eager to advance your career and improve yourself professionally, the organization has a number of avenues to help you pursue and achieve your goals.”

Eric Hess, Director of Talent Acquisition

Jamie Lane, VP, Protection Operations

Jamie Lane grew up in the Birmingham area, graduated from UAB with a BS in Accounting, and is married with three daughters.

She’s been working at Protective for almost 14 years where she currently serves as the Vice President of Protection Operations.

Her role is to build genuine relationships with distribution partners and deliver a superior service experience through digital innovation and personalized engagement.

She strives to take care of her employees and distribution partners, ensuring each one feels empowered, confident and experiences operational excellence.

• Favorite things: Travel, abstract painting + fitness
• Best part about working at Protective: The people are genuine, caring, smart + loyal.
• How the company promotes collaboration + team building: “Through regular team-building activities, open communication channels and a shared sense of purpose, we strengthen our bonds and enhance productivity.”

“This is the best place to work and I am so proud to be a part of such a wonderful company.”

Jamie Lane, VP, Protection Operations

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