Symetra Financial is headquartered in downtown Bellevue and offers a complete menu of transportation choices to its employees. The corporation and its subsidiaries provide life insurance, annuities, employee benefits and retirement plans through a national network of independent agents and advisors. In the most recent CTR survey, results at Symetra show a 42% drive alone rate. This is achieved by providing incentives to vanpool, carpool, bike, walk and to take the bus. Last year, more than half of employees shared a ride or took the bus on a daily basis. In 2008, Symetra was named by the Bellevue Downtown Association as a “Commute Champion” and Peg Randles, ETC for the 900-employee company, was the recipient of a Diamond Award for ETC Leadership. Symetra Financial is designated as a "Best Workplaces for Commuters" company exemplifying strong management commitment to commute trip reduction initiatives.

*Some definitions: An "ETC" is the staff-level employee transportation coordinator responsible for the daily administration of the transportation program. "SOV" stands for single-occupant vehicle, and "CTR" for commute trip reduction.