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Careers at Winter-Dent

Join Mid-Missouri's largest privately held insurance agency where employee-ownership means your success is our success.
100% Employee-Owned

Why Winter-Dent?

We're the largest privately held insurance agency in Mid-Missouri, and the only privately held agency with risk management capabilities. That means we're independent. We call the shots. Since our founding in 1912, we've continued to grow. We now serve clients not only in Central Missouri but throughout the United States and around the world.


Because we made the move in 2018 to become a 100% employee-owned, or ESOP-structured company (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), our employees are also owners, with skin in the game and a tangible stake in the company's success. Employee-owned companies are some of the best-performing and most exciting to work for.


Plus, in a world of often-hostile takeovers and frequent mergers and acquisitions, we can offer some stability. And that's no small thing in today's unpredictable business world.

What Sets Us Apart

The Winter-Dent Difference

What Is ESOP and Why Does It Matter? Typically, no one cares more about a company's success than the owner. They have the most to gain by its success and also the most to lose. Wouldn't it be great if there was a way to create that same sense of ownership in the minds of every employee and provide an incentive for them to work hard and stick around? An ESOP-structured company does just that.

100% Employee-Owned

As an ESOP company, every employee is an owner with a vested interest in our success. When we meet our clients' goals, we automatically meet our own.

Humans Helping Humans

We view every client interaction, every decision, and every strategy through the lens of long-term success and genuine human connection.

Locally Owned Since 1912

Over a century of serving our community with integrity, expertise, and heart. Our roots run deep in Mid-Missouri.

Greater Job Satisfaction

Employees at ESOP companies feel they have a bigger voice in decision-making, leading to more engagement and satisfaction.

Superior Retirement Benefits

Research shows that ESOP retirement benefits are typically larger and more equitably distributed than those at other types of companies.

Stability & Growth

In a world of frequent mergers, we offer stability while continuing to grow and serve clients worldwide.

Why Work With Us

Benefits & Perks

We believe in taking care of our employee-owners with comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and overall wellbeing.

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical Insurance

Professional Development

Long-Term Care

Group Life & AD&D

ESOP Ownership

Dental & Vision Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Hear From Our Employee-Owners

Don't just take our word for it. Hear directly from the people who make Winter-Dent a great place to work.
I love working here because I feel so encouraged by everyone even when I accomplish the smallest victories.

– Bri Lang, Coordinator of Employee Experience

My experience at Winter-Dent has revealed what it truly means for a company to value and support its employees. Leadership not only hears concerns but also responds with real follow-through. Very grateful to work for this employee-owned company!

– Jeannette Cooper, Personal Lines Account Manager

I love the great employee owners here at Winter Dent. We not only care about each other, but we care about doing what is best for our clients and community. Winter Dent has been locally owned since 1912, serving our community and our clients with all our hearts.

– Matt Kujath, Large Commercial Producer

It’s great being part of a team where you know everyone has each other’s back and genuinely cares about one another. It’s not just about work.

– Jim Neuner, President

Changing industries can be quite challenging, and I experienced a mix of nerves and excitement when I decided to start over in a new field. Fortunately, the mentorship and ongoing leadership support I have received have been invaluable. They have significantly eased my transition and contributed to my success thus far.

– Stacie Coke, Employee Benefits Producer/Executive

Employee-owned isn’t just a label—it shapes how we collaborate, support one another, and put our client’s success front and center.

– Allison Madrid, Bonds Executive

Working at Winter-Dent has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. From day one, I’ve felt supported, challenged, and truly valued as part of the team. The leadership here invests in your growth, whether it’s through ongoing training, mentorship, or simply taking the time to recognize your contributions. It’s more than just an insurance agency — it’s a place where clients come first, teamwork is essential, and integrity drives every decision we make. I’m proud to be part of a company that not only protects people’s futures but also empowers its employees to reach theirs.

– Nick McGovern, New Business Marketing Liason

We're 100% Employee-Owned

In 2018, Winter-Dent became a 100% employee-owned company through an ESOP structure (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). This means every person you work with is an owner with a tangible stake in your success.

100 %
Employee-Owned
112
Years Trusted Service
95 %
Retention Rate
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Community Involvement

At Winter-Dent, we believe in giving back to the community that has supported us for over a century. Our employee-owners actively participate in meaningful philanthropic initiatives throughout the year.
Job Openings

Ready to Own Your Future?

Join a team where your success is our success, and together we make a difference in our clients' lives and our community.

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Our Team

Meet Our Employee-Owners

Behind every great client experience is a team of dedicated professionals who take ownership. Get to know some of the people who make Winter-Dent different.
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Learn More About Winter-Dent

To comply with the Transparency in Coverage Rule, Winter-Dent & Company is required to post a Transparency in Coverage of our in-network and out-of-network coverage.  This link leads to machine-readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and includes negotiated service rates.  The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to access and analyze data more easily.