A promise that endures
Fifty years ago, we made a promise.
To stand by our customers and partners and deliver protection they can count on. Today, that promise is stronger than ever. From our roots in stop loss to our vision for what’s ahead, Symetra has always believed in more than just keeping up. With innovation driving us and relationships guiding us, we’re here to lead and to help shape the next fifty years of smarter, more resilient self-funded health care.
The numbers behind our promise
Our longest-tenured client
A testament to the trust we build and the partnerships we prioritize.
Our largest advance funding payout
One of the many ways we stand behind customers when they need us most.
Average stop loss customer tenure
Consistent performance that earns renewals year after year.
From Symetra's Newsroom
Symetra marks 50 years in stop loss
Five decades of helping self-funded groups manage health care risk with confidence.
Read the press release
Why partners have chosen us for 50 years
Our longevity is really a story of trust. For five decades, partners have turned to Symetra for the same reasons they still do today: reliability, innovation, and relationships that stand the test of time.
Reliability
Fifty years of keeping our promises and paying claims as expected, while also finding opportunities to help control costs without sacrificing quality of care.
Innovation
Fifty years of deep industry knowledge that enables us to explore emerging trends and develop strategies and solutions to shape the future of stop loss.
Relationships
Fifty years of building strong, lasting relationships with brokers, employers and partners who share our dedication to protecting organizations from high-cost claims.
A legacy of reliability and a future built on partnership
For five decades, Symetra has been more than a stop loss provider—we've been a partner in protection that helps our customers take control of health care costs and manage risk with confidence.
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Symetra issued its first stop loss policy
Marking the start of a new era in insurance, we helped pioneer support for self-funded plans.
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Self-funding took off
As millions adopted ERISA plans, we became a recognized and trusted source of protection.
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The industry evolved and so did we
As self-funding gained traction, we adapted, scaled and proved our staying power.
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We paid our first $1M claim
This milestone underscored our commitment to fast, fair and reliable claims support.
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Four decades of service
A continued focus on value and alignment with customer needs strengthened the foundation we're known for today.
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50 years and counting
Decades of trust built. A future of partnership ahead.
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Thank you for 50 years of trust
Stop loss is more than protection—it’s partnership. We’re thankful to have earned your trust over the past decades and look forward to the future together.
—Jeremy Freestone, Senior Vice President, Stop Loss Business Strategy
Stop loss policies are insured by Symetra Life Insurance Company (est. 1957), 777 108th Avenue NE, Suite 1200, Bellevue, WA 98004. Base policy form number is ELC-24000 7/19. Products, features, terms and conditions may vary by state and may not be available in all U.S. states or any U.S. territory.
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