Good concept, but the tools to do job properly are lacking - Benefits Counselor Mercer Employee Review

2.0
Jan 4, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Paid to study for insurance exams, company paid for insurance license, nice office environment, some good managers, nice co-workers, cafeteria on-site

Cons

Paid training for licensing exams consists of self-study and not much instruction. Training for job duties is too light and is mostly on the job training to the detriment of the clients you are supposed to assist. A lot of the "experts" supposed to help you seemed to be thrown in their role and are winging it. Many managers lack leadership and communication skills and seem to be thrown in their jobs. Much of your time you spend being the bad guy, not resolving clients' issues but skirting around them, like denying coverage due to technicalities. Departments seem to be pieced together with no organization. "Experts" contradict each other all of the time. Political conflicts between Norwood and Urbandale offices that prevent you from getting job done.

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Cons

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Mercer Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience at Marsh. We agree that our colleagues make us who we are, and we are committed to providing an environment where people be their best and thrive.
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Jun 20, 2026
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Pros

-Trustworthy immediate colleagues -Good work/life balance and flexibility

Cons

-Little career pathing within company. Organization is extremely siloed, and cheap as they simply aren't interested in paying for small things to advance one's career like local industry conferences and events such as team holiday dinners that would have minimal impact on the company's bottom line. -Pay not aligned with skills or talent marketplace -One would think a benefits/career consultant would have decent pay and benefits. This is not the case

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Mercer Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback about career growth and development at our company. We understand the importance of professional growth and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. If you are seeking guidance or support in your career development, we have resources available to help. Your HR partner team can provide information on internal job postings, career counseling, and guidance on skill development. We encourage you to reach out for assistance.
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