Centene Earns Spot on Forbes® First-Ever Ranking of Top U.S. Company Cultures America's Best Employers for Company Culture™

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Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) has been recognized in Forbes' inaugural 2025 America's Best Employers for Company Culture™ list, ranking in the top third of 600 employers and among the top 20 in the U.S. insurance sector. The ranking was based on over 200,000 employee survey responses across three components: personal evaluations, public evaluations, and company culture KPIs.

Under CEO Sarah M. London's leadership, Centene's "One CenTeam" culture is driven by core values including accountability, courage, curiosity, trust, and service. The company recently launched the Centene Excellence Awards Program, receiving over 1,900 nominations in three weeks, and maintains a Culture Ambassador program that has engaged more than 4,000 team members across the enterprise.

Centene ranked among top 20 in U.S. insurance sector

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation ("Centene") [NYSE: CNC], a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, has been named to the inaugural 2025 Forbes^® America's Best Employers for Company Culture™ list. Ranking among the top third of 600 employers and within the top 20 of the U.S. insurance sector, Centene's inclusion reflects its ongoing commitment to building a values-driven culture that empowers employees and strengthens the company's ability to serve communities nationwide.

"Our One CenTeam culture is what sets us apart and drives performance across every part of our business," said Centene Chief Executive Officer Sarah M. London. "When we build teams grounded in our mission and values, we not only move our business forward, but create meaningful impact for millions of members and communities across the nation."

The ranking is based on survey responses from over 200,000 full-time and part-time employees from companies with at least 1,000 employees. The rubric is focused on three components:

• Personal evaluations: responses from current employees
• Public evaluations: responses from within the industry and employer evaluations
• Company culture key performance indicators (KPIs): research conducted by the Forbes Research & Analytics team

The first of its kind, this accolade reflects the company culture that Centene has built to support its employees who deliver on their mission: healthcare access for low-income and underserved populations. The CenTeam is grounded in a shared set of values and behaviors that were developed based on feedback from team members across the organization and provide the framework by which Centene delivers on its commitments to those it serves. 

Earlier this year, the company launched the Centene Excellence Awards Program internally to celebrate team members who create extraordinary impact, advance the business, and enrich the lives of members. Over 1,900 nominations were submitted within just three weeks of its launch, reflecting the spirit of recognition at Centene. Nominees will be eligible for one of five awards based on demonstrating excellence and impact by living Centene's values: accountability, courage, curiosity, trust, and service, as well as one team-based award.

As another example of Centene's commitment to culture, the Culture Ambassador program gathered earlier this year for the second Culture Ambassador Summit to design and develop best practice models for living and leading Centene's core values. These ambassadors have engaged over 4,000 team members across the enterprise in powerful conversations about living and leading a life that pursues the Centene mission, ultimately enabling Centene to deliver more compassionate, responsive care to the communities that need it most.

To learn more about the Forbes 2025 America's Best Employers for Company Culture™ list, visit https://www.forbes.com/lists/employers-culture/.

For a full list of Centene's corporate awards and recognitions, visit https://www.centene.com/who-we-are/awards.html.

About Centene Corporation
Centene Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading healthcare enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier lives. The Company takes a local approach – with local brands and local teams – to provide fully integrated, high-quality, and cost-effective services to government-sponsored and commercial healthcare programs, focusing on under-insured and uninsured individuals. Centene offers affordable and high-quality products to more than 1 in 15 individuals across the nation, including Medicaid and Medicare members (including Medicare Prescription Drug Plans) as well as individuals and families served by the Health Insurance Marketplace.

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FAQ

What ranking did Centene (CNC) achieve in Forbes' 2025 America's Best Employers for Company Culture list?

Centene ranked in the top third among 600 employers and within the top 20 companies in the U.S. insurance sector.

How does Centene's Excellence Awards Program demonstrate employee engagement?

The program received over 1,900 nominations within just three weeks of its launch, highlighting strong employee participation and recognition culture.

What are the core values that drive Centene's company culture?

Centene's culture is built on five core values: accountability, courage, curiosity, trust, and service.

How many employees participated in Centene's Culture Ambassador program?

The Culture Ambassador program has engaged over 4,000 team members across the enterprise in conversations about living and leading Centene's core values.

What criteria did Forbes use to evaluate companies for the 2025 Best Employers for Company Culture ranking?

Forbes evaluated companies based on three components: personal evaluations from current employees, public evaluations from within the industry, and company culture key performance indicators (KPIs).