Amherst reviews

3.5

68% would recommend to a friend

(236 total reviews)

Sean Dobson

76% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Amherst has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 236 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Amherst employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.6 stars).

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236 reviews
2.0
Feb 6, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Some coworkers are genuinely hardworking and supportive. The company provides job stability, and the workload can help build operational experience in the short term.

Cons

Growth opportunities are extremely limited. Promotions and advancement do not appear to be based on clear performance metrics, but rather on personal relationships with management. This creates frustration and disengagement among high-performing employees. Compensation is significantly below market standards. After five years with the company and progressing from Specialist to Team Lead (for over two years), salary growth was minimal despite increased responsibilities, leadership expectations, and workload. Production teams consistently carry the majority of the operational work, while supervisors often receive recognition and credit for results they did not directly contribute to. This negatively impacts morale and accountability. Expectations and guidelines are unclear and frequently change. Performance metrics are often adjusted in ways that make it difficult to qualify for benefits or strong performance reviews, leaving employees without a clear understanding of how to succeed or grow.

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Amherst Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing such a detailed perspective on your five-year journey with us. We appreciate your recognition of our hardworking teams and the stability the firm provides. We take your feedback regarding growth transparency, compensation, and leadership accountability seriously, as we are constantly working to refine our internal processes and performance frameworks. Hearing directly from our long-tenured employees helps us identify where we can better support our teams. We wish you the very best in your future professional endeavors.
5.0
Jan 30, 2026

Good company

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good company to work, I have no complaints.

Cons

Nothing, it’s a good company

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Amherst Response
5mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you had a positive experience during your three-plus years with the team. We appreciate your contributions to Amherst and wish you the very best in your next chapter.
1.0
Jan 8, 2026

Stay Away

Recommend
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Pros

People below senior leadership level are great

Cons

Woefully inept, delusional, unprofessional leadership team in an industry that is hurting US homeowners. The worst workplace culture Ive ever experienced in my life.

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Amherst Response
5mo
We appreciate you taking the time to provide these insights, as all perspectives are valued as part of our commitment to continuous improvement. It is good to know that you had a positive experience with the broader team. We take great pride in the quality and professionalism of our people across the organization. our comments provide an opportunity for us to reflect on our internal environment and organizational impact. We wish you success in your future endeavors.
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