Team Member Stories

"Preferred was recognized as one of the Best Places to Work, and I wholeheartedly agree. I like the friendly, collaborative work environment, the employee-centric culture, and the commitment to innovation. I feel valued and respected here, and those are common sentiments I hear from my co-workers. No wonder so may people have been here 10 plus years!”

- Scott Boggess

CSP, CIE, Director, Workplace Safety & Health

"The quality of individuals working at Preferred is 2nd to none. From Padres games to food trucks to ‘casino night’ holiday parties, Preferred takes care of their employees so they can serve their customers and help injured workers get back to work and back to living their lives.”

- Scot Wright

Underwriting Manager

"There are so many things I truly enjoy about working at Preferred, but the main reason is the company culture. So many years wasted at other companies just feeling invisible, yet here at Preferred I feel seen, heard and valued. It is nice to be in such a wonderful environment that fosters acceptance, collaboration and values diversity. “

- Yara Alarid

Claims Assistant

“Preferred is very professional and an excellent company to grow my career with. Preferred is really great at listening to team member ideas and our company culture keeps me inspired daily. There is a genuine spirit of cooperation and shared goals that we all accomplish as a team. Preferred has provided me with wonderful knowledge through training courses and inspirational speeches from team leaders which keeps me motivated to do my best for the company.“

- Keith Johnson

Medical Unit Clerk

"I enjoy working at Preferred because I work with an amazing collaborative team in a culture that encourages continued personal development and allows for creativity and experimentation. Team members care about each other and that caring nature transcends into how everyone interacts with our customers and injured workers.”

- Stephanie Graham

ARM, WCCA, CPDM, Assistant Vice President Medical & Claim Ops

"When it comes to culture, Preferred has always set the bar for me really high, compared to other companies I have worked for in the past. There is a formula in place here that encompasses working hard and having fun at the same time and it’s a balance you do not see anywhere else.”

- Joe Lucero

Claims Supervisor

"Working for Preferred has been a great experience for me. I have had the opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented, and dedicated professionals in the industry, who are all committed to achieving the same goal: to provide exceptional service, and deliver outstanding results to our customers.

The company culture is built around the idea that every individual’s contribution matters, and that our diversity, and unique perspectives are what make us stronger as a team. I feel proud to be a part of such a trusted network.”

- Janis Eoff

Vice President, Human Resources