Financial & Insurance Services and Technology
Industry Overview
Scottsdale’s financial insurance services and technology companies have benefited from greater access to customers in the southwest and increased stability due to exceptionally low catastrophic occurrences. Business service companies are attracted to Scottsdale for its exceptional labor base, strong dependability of energy supply with no major natural disasters, direct flight access for clients and corporate executives via the Scottsdale Airport, available corporate office space, and no corporate franchise tax.
The consumer-oriented “fintech” services that incorporate financial technology that allows consumers to bypass the bank brick and mortar office to move cash, deposit checks, apply for credit or manage investments is a thriving industry in Scottsdale. Scottsdale provides an enabling environment for Fintech startups combining access to capital with a strong talent base of developers and specialists.
- An outstanding labor base with low relative cost of labor and a quality source of executive, administrative and managerial talent
- Strong dependability of energy supply with no major natural disasters
- Direct flight access for clients and corporate executives via the Scottsdale Airport, with seven day per week on-site U.S. Customs service
- Available corporate office space
- No corporate franchise tax
- Low workman’s comp & unemployment insurance costs
Top Local Firms
Vanguard
Vanguard is an investment management firm with more than 3,600 employees in Scottsdale. It is one of the largest investment management companies in the world with over a trillion dollars of assets under management. A new trading floor was recently opened in Scottsdale.
Nationwide Specialty Insurance
Nationwide E&S/Specialty Insurance benefits from the backing of one of the largest insurance and financial service providers in the United States. Nationwide’s E&S Specialty corporate office is located in Scottsdale and offers property, casualty, personal lines, and specialty insurance coverages and services to organizations of all sizes.
The Hartford
With more than 200 years of expertise, The Hartford Insurance in Scottsdale is a leader in property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds.
Voya Funds Management
Voya Investment Management is the asset management business of Voya Financial, a Fortune 500 company. The firm’s capabilities span traditional products and solutions as well as those that cannot be easily replicated by an index.
MiCamp Solutions
A financial technology firm, MiCamp Solutions is an elite payment technology company with over 17,000 merchants across the United States.
Homeowners Financial Group
Since opening in 2004, Homeowners Financial Group has focused on mortgage lending needs, while creating a strong culture of giving back to the community.
Top Industry Firms
Company | Location Type | Employees | Type |
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Vanguard | Branch | 3,220 | Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles |
Nationwide Insurance | Headquarters | 1,436 | Insurance Carriers and Related Activities |
Wells Fargo | Branch | 617 | Commercial Banking |
JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association | Branch | 367 | Commercial Banking |
The Hartford | Branch | 350 | Insurance Carriers and Related Activities |
Paypal Inc. | Branch | 342 | Credit Intermediation and Related Activities |
Loan Depot | Branch | 320 | Credit Intermediation and Related Activities |
Aetna Medicaid Business Unit | Branch | 292 | Life Insurance |
CNA National Warranty Corporation | Headquarters | 273 | Insurance Carriers and Related Activities |
Nautilus Insurance Company | Headquarters | 264 | Insurance Carriers and Related Activities |