CDL celebrates 10 years as Top Employers

Stockport insurance technology firm CDL has been recognised as one of the best places to work in the UK for a tenth consecutive year, retaining the prestigious Top Employers certification for 2026.

Top Employers accreditation recognises the ability to create a high-performing workplace built on data-driven people strategies, from approaches to acquiring new talent to opportunities for development and progression, as well as strong values and vision and a commitment to employee wellbeing and social responsibility.

The company offers a range of employee benefits, including an employee discount and recognition scheme, a medical cash plan, electrical vehicle salary sacrifice, social events and fundraising and volunteering opportunities, including for its charity of the year, the Seashell Trust, which supports children and young adults with complex learning difficulties and disabilities.

Commenting, Emma Lord, Head of HR at CDL, said:

“To be consistently recognised in this way is a huge achievement. It’s a reflection of a culture that hasn’t stood still – we continue to evolve our practices to ensure our people feel engaged and empowered to do their best work and contribute to truly ground-breaking advancements within our industry. A huge thank you to our incredible team for making CDL such a fantastic place to work.”

Active in 131 countries/regions, Top Employers Institute is the global authority in HR certification, benchmarking and advisory. Its programme certifies organisations based on the results of its HR Best Practices Survey, which covers six domains including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Wellbeing.

The news comes after a year in which CDL reaffirmed its status as one of the UK’s leading insurance technology service providers, retaining a position in the BusinessCloud’s InsurTech 50 ranking and continuing to invest in research and development to shape the future of insurance. A key focus has been on leveraging artificial intelligence to drive the next generation of insurance propositions. This has included building specialised AI agents that assist with complex insurance workflows, delivering measurable improvements in customer satisfaction and a significant reduction in operational costs.