Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has been recognized by Forbes as one of the best employers in New York state, according to an announcement by the health insurance company.

In New York state, Excellus BCBS was ranked 19th overall, the announcement said. The Health Plan also finished as the highest ranked insurance company in the state. The company employs more than 4,000 individuals across 39 counties of upstate New York. 

“We’re proud to be recognized as a great place to work,” said President and CEO Jim Reed. “As a large upstate New York employer, we’re committed to engaging and supporting our employees through our strong mission, inclusive culture, flexible work environment and comprehensive employee benefits.”

Forbes, and its market research partner Statista, surveyed 70,000 individuals nationwide who worked for companies with at least 500 employees. Forbes divided its list into 51 rankings – one for each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Moog, an aerospace company, topped the list, rounding out the top 10 were: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (healthcare); Costco Wholesale (retail); Regeneron (biotechnology); Microsoft (information tech.); Cisco System (information tech.); Cornell University (education); Penguin Random House (media); Delta Air Lines (transportation); and Colgate-Palmolive (manufacturing).

Surveys were conducted anonymously and considered various aspects of the employee experience, including working conditions, salary, potential for growth, and diversity.