Financial Services
Goosehead Insurance, Inc (GSHD)
Data as of July 17, 2026
Environment story
Goosehead Insurance operates as a personal lines insurance distribution company with no direct material environmental footprint from manufacturing, energy production, or resource extraction. The company's primary environmental exposure stems from corporate office operations and technology infrastructure. No Scope 1, Scope 2, or Scope 3 emissions data disclosed in 10-K. No net-zero target, renewable energy commitments, or decarbonization initiatives identified. No environmental controversies, litigation, or regulatory fines reported. The company does not disclose environmental policies, carbon reduction targets, or sustainability reporting. As a service-based financial intermediary, GSHD presents minimal direct environmental risk but lacks any credible environmental strategy or disclosure.
Criticisms on file
No material criticisms on file for this pillar.
Disclosed initiatives
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Social story
Goosehead reports 1,600 full-time employees (as of Dec 31, 2025) with no union representation. Workforce composition shows >50% women and >33% racial diversity, indicating above-average demographic representation. The company discloses average service-team compensation of $55,000+ in 2025. No CEO-to-median-worker pay ratio disclosed; cannot calculate deduction. No documented union-suppression activities, strikes, or NLRB complaints identified within 24 months. Leadership composition not fully disclosed; executive team includes Mark E. Jones (founder/Executive Chairman), Mark Miller (President/CEO), Mark E. Jones Jr. (CFO/COO), and John O'Connor (General Counsel). The company hired its first Chief Human Resources Officer in May 2025, signaling increased focus on human capital. Benefits package includes health insurance, 401(k) with company match, ESPP, and option awards. No documented labor litigation or supply-chain human-rights violations reported. The franchise business model creates principal-agent separation with franchisees as independent operators; company does not control their employment practices.
Criticisms on file
No material criticisms on file for this pillar.
Disclosed initiatives
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Chief Human Resources Officer AppointmentHired first CHRO in May 2025 to develop talent attraction and retention programs, strengthen high-performance culture with meritocracy and servant leadership emphasis, and leverage data-driven HR decisionsSignals elevated commitment to workforce development and retention strategy
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Competitive Compensation & Benefits PackageHealth insurance (medical, dental, vision), flex/HSA, life insurance, disability, accident/critical illness coverage, 401(k) with vesting over 4 years, ESPP, and incentive stock optionsSupports recruitment and retention of talent; service-team average compensation >$55,000 in 2025
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Equal Opportunity & Anti-Harassment PolicyFormal policies prohibiting discrimination and retaliation; third-party investigation solutions for timely and independent reporting of alleged violationsEstablishes compliance framework for anti-discrimination and grievance procedures
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Learning & Development ProgramWeekly virtual webinars for corporate and franchise agents; onsite training courses at headquarters; in-person town halls across US locationsSupports ongoing professional development and engagement feedback loops
Governance story
Board independence percentage not disclosed; cannot verify against 75% threshold. No dual-class share structure identified in 10-K excerpt; company maintains single Class A common stock for public shareholders. Founder Mark E. Jones and spouse Robyn Jones hold significant voting interest per risk factor disclosure; failure to maintain majority board designation would trigger change-of-control default under Credit Agreement, indicating controlling shareholder structure. No antitrust litigation, consumer-safety regulatory proceedings, or SEC consent decrees disclosed. No active climate deregulation lobbying identified. Company maintains Code of Business Conduct and Ethics with board oversight of waivers for executives. No shareholder proposal data provided in excerpt. No evidence of litigation blocking climate shareholder proposals. Regulatory compliance includes FTC Franchise Rule disclosures, state licensing, and data privacy obligations; no material violations reported. Primary governance risks center on founder voting control provisions and contingent commission regulatory scrutiny (standard industry-wide).
Criticisms on file
No material criticisms on file for this pillar.
Disclosed initiatives
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Code of Business Conduct and EthicsFormal policy applying to all employees, officers, and directors; standards designed to deter wrongdoing and promote honest and ethical conduct; waivers for executives require board approval and prompt shareholder disclosureEstablishes ethical governance framework and disclosure requirements
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General Counsel RoleJohn O'Connor appointed General Counsel in 2022 with responsibility for all legal operations; prior experience in law firm private practice and external counsel to GooseheadCentralizes legal oversight and compliance management
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