About Us | Highwing

Our Story

What began as an idea inside of a brokerage in Denver, CO in 2017 has since become a standalone tech company composed of emotionally intelligent professionals from a wide array of industries including construction, food and beverage, sales, and of course, insurance.

We believe software development is a team sport, and the best products are built by inclusive and supportive teams with a high degree of autonomy. We strive for rapid iteration and continuous improvement in both our products themselves and our approaches to building them.

We work at a sustainable pace and know from experience that building a lasting product organization is a marathon, not a sprint. We are hell-bent on building an uncommonly positive and forthright culture, because we believe this form of kindness has the power to transform our work, our business, and our industry.

A Message From CEO Jim McKenney

At Highwing, we are deeply committed to ushering in a new era for commercial insurance. Not only are we fluent in the language of insurance, but we also pioneer advanced technology solutions to elevate efficiency and sophistication for brokers and carriers alike.

It's evident that the insurance sector has lagged in its digital transformation. Yet, the upcoming workforce, which will be comprised predominantly of millennials and Gen Z in less than a decade, won't tolerate stale routines and outdated methods. Recognizing this shift, it's crucial that we embrace modernization quickly.

Drawing from my near-two-decade experience at a top carrier, where my roles were centered around transformative initiatives, I understood the industry's pressing need for change. It's this very understanding that inspired me to join Highwing. In fact, had Highwing existed during my time working as a carrier, I'd have been among its most enthusiastic buyers!

Our strength lies in our remarkable team, dedicated to crafting state-of-the-art technology in a vibrant and rewarding setting. We celebrate each milestone, no matter how big or small. Moreover, our unwavering commitment to our customers is evident in our approach. We listen intently, take a consultative approach, and swiftly adapt to fulfill our customer’s requirements.

Commercial insurance has long been a beacon of support for businesses during their most trying times. However, the industry's age-old methods have often detracted from its true potential. Highwing is determined to redefine this landscape. By eliminating redundant tasks and bolstering capabilities, we ensure that brokers and carriers can devote their undivided attention to their insureds, especially when it matters most.

Most importantly, realize we cannot take this journey alone. We intently seek out innovation forward partners to join us in this revolution.

Welcome aboard. Welcome to Highwing!

Our Core Values

Winning Together
Empowerment

This is not a little kid’s soccer team.

We believe empowered teams are critical in not only maintaining happy, productive people, but also in building impactful, innovative products. So we don’t all swarm to the ball. We hire intelligent, diligent, passionate people who are capable of operating in large, sometimes ambiguous problem spaces with a great deal of freedom and decision-making authority. In exchange, we expect everyone to dig in, have an owner’s mindset, learn deeply about the space and take initiative every day to see complex initiatives to completion.
Improvement

We thrive on driving change

Our technology, our industry, and our clients are always in a constant state of flux. We must regularly evolve with them, or we will quickly fall behind. We approach every problem with a beginner’s mind. We look to improve every part of what we do, every day – from our product to our process and beyond. We always strive to give and receive feedback, even when it is difficult. And we allocate time specifically for learning and reflection, so we can avoid our failures and replicate our successes.
Transparency

Having a stake in the business is about more than just equity.

We believe the best way to give people a stake in the business is to give them full visibility into it. That’s why we share everything transparently, from ongoing client meetings and project statuses to project financials. This allows everyone to see the work they’re doing and understand how that work ladders up, connects, and impacts the business. This complete context enables better collaboration, more autonomy, and faster improvement.
Trustworthiness

We earn our partners’ trust anew every day.

Our partners trust us with some of their most valuable and sensitive assets. We treat these assets with the utmost respect and care, as if they were our own. We are experts in their world, and use this knowledge to build relationships with a consultative approach. In each and every decision and action, we demonstrate why we deserve to have their trust.