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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Reviews by job title

192 reviews

1.0

Apr 7, 2022

Underpaid, underappreciated

Health coach

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

fancy downtown building there are nice restaurants downtown not far from the office

Cons

unequal pay for same jobs, management was shocked when employees discussed salaries lots of work expected outside of job responsibilities--encouraged to be a team player and extra work expected but not rewarded a lot of who you know and who you're friends with lots of apparent room for growth with little delivery on that

Cottingham & Butler Response

4y

Thank you for taking a moment to leave a review about your time with us. We continuously strive to improve the experiences of our employees and appreciate your feedback. If you'd like to share additional information, please email human.resources@cottinghambutler.com.

3.0

Feb 27, 2021

Old School Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Thoughtful, honest, and intelligent CEO - Colleagues for the most part work hard, are good people, and are a great time to be around - Able to get a lot of responsibility quickly if showing promise

Cons

- Performance management system opaque, where favoritism can impact promotions and raises - Gap between Sales vs. Service compensation potential is large, despite generally similar workloads - Company-wide racial diversity and leadership gender diversity significant areas of improvement - Middle-management very hit-or-miss, and can greatly impact career progression and company satisfaction - Old-school in regards to technology, dress code, and "sales over everything" mentality

Cottingham & Butler Response

5y

Thank you taking the time to leave a review. We have passed this information on to HR but if you care to provide additional feedback, please reach out directly to Human Resources of your Practice Leader.

5.0

Jan 25, 2019

People + Opportunity = Great Career

Marketing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are many things that make this place special but people and opportunity are truly what sets Cottingham & Butler apart. I’ve been on the team for over 13 years and every day feel challenged, empowered and valued. The people are incredible - hardworking, passionate, giving and just all-around great people that have turned into lifelong friends! There are no limits on success here and you have direct access to so many talented, helpful people, including senior leadership. The company is on a path to make great things happen for our people, community and clients for a long time!!

Cons

You run hard, but it’s a lot of fun, very rewarding, and a place where you really can find balance. I’ve managed to build a successful career and still keep my family as my top priority!

Cottingham & Butler Response

7y

We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback. We're happy to hear you feel challenged, yet empowered and valued, at Cottingham & Butler!

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