The Zebra: In the News
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The Zebra's awards
Whether it's for our work culture, business model, or our industry-shaping employees, The Zebra continues to earn praise from outlets all over the country for our unique approach to pairing people with insurance policies.
Below you'll find a list of the awards and recognition The Zebra has received in recent years.
Featured awards:
Insurance Insider US: "Employer of the Year"
The Zebra has been named to the shortlist for the 2025 Insurance Insider US Honors in the highly competitive “Employer of the Year” category.
This recognition is especially meaningful because nominees and winners are chosen by a distinguished panel of judges representing leaders from across the insurance industry.
PropertyCasualty360’s Agency of the Year Award
The Zebra has been named a winner of the 2025 Agency of the Year Awards by PropertyCasualty360, recognizing top independent agencies transforming the insurance experience.
This honor celebrates our commitment to building trust, embracing innovation, and making insurance easier for everyone.
The Zebra in the News
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Our very own licensed insurance agent & insurance analyst Beth Swanson discusses ways to save on car insurance with ABC Birmingham.
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