So I just came from a full night’s shift… and instead of sleeping (like a normal person), I dragged myself to the ZyWave Road Show Davao Leg held on April 23, 2026 at Acacia Hotel, Davao City. And you know what? I don’t regret it one bit.
Well, maybe a little, because after this I’ll go straight into another full nights shift.
So yes, I will technicaly be awake for more than 24 hours.
Yikes.
Coffee…………..
Zywave is the company I work for.
They’re a big deal in the insurance technology space, based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and have been around for more than 30 years.
That’s older than some of us, hehehe…
They make software and tools that help insurance carriers, brokers, and agencies do their jobs better… faster… smarter.
Think digital quoting, data analytics, AI-powered tools — all that good stuff.
| Stat | Number |
| Customers Worldwide | 15,000+ |
| Years of Industry Expertise | 30+ |
| Customer Retention Rate | 95% |
| Agencies Connected | 8,000+ |
We also work with all of the top 100 U.S. insurance firms. And I, a humble Filipino working from home here in Davao City, am part of that.
Pretty cool, right?
Our CEO, Martin Simoncic, actually had a quote on the website that stuck with me.
He said something about empowering people with tools and insights to navigate the evolution of insurance… I’m paraphrasing, but the point is — the leadership actually believes in what they’re building.
And I felt that at the Road Show.
The Road Show Davao Leg
So this wasn’t the first time Zywave did a roadshow here in the Philippines. They made a stopover here in Davao City as part of their Philippine leg… and I think that says a lot. They didn’t just stay in Manila.
… well we do kind of outnumber the Manila peeps in terms of working population
I sat at the same table I sat at last year. Same spot. Same people. That familiar feeling of sitting down and already knowing the faces around you… it was nice.
The big heads were there. The CEO, the HR head, the country manager… all of them. And they talked to us, inspired us about growth, about what the company is building, about where we’re all going together.
We even had a Q&A portion at the end where people raised real concerns — the rising cost of living, fuel prices going up, how these things affect us as workers.
Real talk.
Honest talk.
And they stayed and listened.
And gave us some answers when they could.
Networking — Why It Still Matters When You Work From Home
Working from home is a privilege.
I say this and I mean it.
Not everyone gets to roll out of bed and log in from the comfort of their own house (or their little corner of it, if you have kids running around).
But just because you work from home doesn’t mean you work alone.
And I think that’s something a lot of WFH people, including me sometimes, forget.
Networking matters.
Even for us.
Especially for us.
When you work remotely, it’s so easy to feel invisible.
Like just a name on a Slack channel or a face on a Zoom call.
But events like this?
They remind you that you’re part of something bigger.
You’re part of a team.
I love talking to the people I work with.
It helps me feel like I belong.
And belonging?
That makes everything easier.
The hard shifts, the long hours, the confusing tickets — all of it feels more manageable when you know the people beside you (even if they’re miles away).
I hope the efforts to build a more cohesive team push through.
I really do.
But I also hope it doesn’t come at the cost of our work-from-home setup.
Because for a lot of us here in Davao, having to go to an office regularly would mean additional transportation costs, longer time away from family, more stress.
Davao traffic is no joke, and the commute alone could already affect your health and your relationships at home.
WFH isn’t just a perk for us.
For many, it’s a necessity.
It’s what allows us to be present for our families while still doing great work.
So I’m keeping my fingers crossed that any team-building efforts are thoughtful and don’t put an undue financial or emotional burden on those of us who work from the provinces.
Overall… It was a lovely event.
Simple, sincere, and fun.
The Drum Up group alone made it worth going even on zero sleep, honestly.
And seeing the leadership in person, hearing them talk about growth and inclusion and the future… it grounded me.
Reminded me why I chose to work here.
If you’re on the fence about attending events like this, even if you’re tired, even if it’s uncomfortable — go.
You won’t regret it.
Quick Pros and Cons of Working at Zywave (My Personal Take)
| Pros | Cons |
| Work from home setup | Night shift can be tough on your body clock |
| Supportive leaders | Communication across time zones can be tricky |
| Part of a growing, reputable global company | Can feel isolated if you don’t actively network |
| Good company culture and team events | Some concerns around cost of living adjustments |
| 95% customer retention | Limited in-person time with teammates |
Should You Work Here?
Honestly?
Yes.
I would recommend it.
If you’re looking for a stable, growing company with a culture that actually cares about its people, Zywave is worth looking into. I’ve been here long enough to say that with confidence.
If you want to apply (or at least ask me about it), you can send your resume to my email: [email protected]
I can’t promise anything, but hey… that’s what networking is for, right?
This post was written on approximately zero sleep, fuelled by sheer will and the memory of that drum circle. Worth every minute.
Oh eyah… Just in case I didn’t mention it: there was also a local drum group called Drum Up (they were amazing, by the way) who provided background music throughout the event. And at the end, they had a drum circle… like an actual interactive, everyone-gets-to-bang-on-a-drum circle. It was so fun and a little chaotic and everyone loved it!
