Awards & Recognition
Each year, CNO receives numerous awards and recognition for our corporate initiatives and community engagement.
America's Best Insurance Companies
CNO was recognized by Forbes magazine as one of America's Best Insurance Companies for 2026. This is CNO’s fourth consecutive year winning this award.
America's Most Responsible Companies
CNO is honored to be named as one of Newsweek’s 2026 Most Responsible Companies in America. This recognition underscores our purpose, mission and values, all of which form the foundation of our corporate social responsibility.
America's Best Midsize Employers
In 2026, CNO was recognized by Forbes magazine as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. This is CNO's second time receiving this honor, with the evaluation based on recommendations from employees who were asked to rate their willingness to recommend their own employers to friends and family.
Excellence in Health & Well-Being
In 2026, CNO was selected as a winner of the Business Group on Health Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being Award. This is CNO's 11th year winning this award.
Excellence in Health Inclusion
In 2026, CNO was recognized by the Business Group on Health for Excellence in Health Inclusion. The Health Inclusion seal is awarded to organizations who ensure all employees have the opportunity to reach their full health potential.
Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index
For three years in a row, CNO has received a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2025 Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
Best Employers for Diversity
For the fourth consecutive year, CNO has been recognized as a Best Employer for Diversity by Forbes Magazine.
Training Magazine's MVP Award
CNO was named a 2026 Training Magazine's MVP Award recipient, marking the 15th consecutive year CNO or one of its family of insurance brands has been recognized as a best-in-class employee training and development organization.
The Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health
CNO is a proud 2025 Platinum recipient of Mental Health America's Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, awarded for our commitment to employee health and well-being. This is CNO's third year receiving this recognition.
LearningElite Silver Level
CNO is proud to be recognized by Chief Learning Officer (CLO) as a 2024 Silver LearningElite winner. CNO was ranked 12th overall by CLO.
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Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America
CNO has been recognized as a winner of the 2025 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America by Healthiest Employers®. This marks the 12th year that CNO has been recognized for its commitment to workplace well-being and initiatives and exceptional health benefits.
Healthiest Employers of Illinois
In 2025, CNO won 1st place in Illinois for the Healthiest Employers Awards® in the 2,000 – 4,999 employee category. This is a trusted awards program that recognizes people-first organizations taking a more proactive approach to employee health.
Healthiest Employers of Indiana
In 2025, CNO won 1st place in Indiana for the Healthiest Employers Award® in the 500-4,999 employee category. This award is based on an assessment that evaluates company performance, spanning several areas of health and well-being.