Does Cottingham & Butler pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cottingham & Butler employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cottingham & Butler. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cottingham & Butler?

66% of Cottingham & Butler employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cottingham & Butler 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cottingham & Butler?

Account Manager (11) , Sales Executive (9) , Customer Service Representative (8) , Account Administrator (7) , Sales Intern (7) , Claims Adjuster (6) , Client Management (5) , Claims Specialist (4) , Associate Client Consultant (3) , Claims Representative (3) , Client Service Representative (3) , Employee Benefits Consultant (3) , Health Coach (3) , Intern (3) , Producer (3)

What are the pros of working at Cottingham & Butler according to real employee reviews?

"The people are great" ((in 22 reviews)); "Lots of great coworkers." ((in 11 reviews)); "Great pay (in the long run)" ((in 11 reviews)); "The benefits provided are competitive with that in the area, and you'll enjoy going to work each day." ((in 11 reviews)); "Leadership cares about employees and also about clients." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Cottingham & Butler according to real employee reviews?

"There is no training." ((in 12 reviews)); "It’s like working at a sales office in the 60’s with no work life balance." ((in 6 reviews)); "Awful management." ((in 5 reviews)); "Management doesn't help the issue at all, as supervisors have complained about other departments openly with employees." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Cottingham & Butler layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Cottingham & Butler layoffs and their outlook for job security at Cottingham & Butler in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Cottingham & Butler locations?

Dubuque , Madison , Davenport , Pittsburgh , Dundee , Fort Worth , Columbus , Iowa City , Seattle , Baltimore

Cottingham & Butler reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(192 total reviews)

David Becker

86% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Culture & values

3.6

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

Cottingham & Butler has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 192 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Cottingham & Butler employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

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Race / Ethnicity

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Reviews by job title

192 reviews

4.0

Feb 10, 2019

Great place to work, but requires patience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong culture of winning, better every day mentality. It is a very interesting industry to understand.

Cons

This is a high growth company where people are stretched very thin. To be successful, you must be self motivated. No one hands you a career, but those who are driven take it and are incredible satisfied.

Cottingham & Butler Response

7y

Thank you for leaving feedback and sharing your experiences. We will pass your response and suggestion on to our Human Resources department but we would love to hear more. Please reach out to your manager or HR if you'd like to discuss further!

5.0

Feb 8, 2019

Great Career For The Self-Motivated - But Not For Everyone

Benefits consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

All the things a self-motivated and driven person could ask for - autonomy, complex subject matter, dramatic growth potential, and the ability to do things you are most passionate about. The company offers a wide array of career paths, some unknown, but for those embracing challenge this is the job!

Cons

Being new to the company is tough, as they probably are not as honest about how hard it is to become successful. In all honesty, the first year or two sucks, which is why C&B is not for the average joe. Training and onboarding are far from perfect, and candidly the company likes people that are out to "figure it out". It sounds crass, but it is actually a great way to figure things out for those with the right mindset. The company is trying to improve with some structure around new employees, but this is a constant struggle for those that are sold a well-structured onboarding experience.

Cottingham & Butler Response

7y

We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback about career paths, opportunities, and more. We will pass this information on to Human Resources so we can continue to improve our processes. If you have more ideas that you would like to share, please reach out to your manager or HR!

5.0

Feb 8, 2019

Great place to work if you put forth the effort.

Insurance broker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunity. Pay. Environment. Resources. Fair. Supportive. Good people that are taught and entrusted to do things the right way. From the top down the look out for their clients best interests first. Merit based rewards. Success is recognized and rewarded. Work life balance is a priority. Corporate success stems from some of the best leadership in the industry. They have the company positioned for continuing success well into the future.

Cons

It's hard work. Not in the sense of strenuous, more so mentally. Knowledge and attention to detail is very important.

Cottingham & Butler Response

7y

Thank you for sharing your experiences regarding culture, recognition, leadership, and more, at Cottingham & Butler!

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