Nice people, but doesn't feel like a real company. - Analyst State Farm Employee Review

3.0
Feb 2, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

State Farm is full of good people who care about the company. It is also very good about focusing on a work / life balance, even to the detriment of the business as a whole. Politics don't seem as bad as other reviews have indicated. It's easy to stand out.

Cons

Senior management doesn't seem to understand the basics of business and there is more focus on designations than on knowing standard business methods and management techniques. I'm concerned that the company will not be able to respond to more nimble competitors. The large agent pool is a legacy cost that makes it hard to enter new markets or innovate.

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5.0
Apr 4, 2026
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Pros

Very nice boss, great pay, and experience

Cons

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3.0
Mar 8, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

(At the time) Fair pay and predictable bonus structure They were pretty good at covering travel expenses and paying them back quickly Diverse workforce & diversity initiatives Fun and funny coworkers Opportunities for growth Again, this was all four years ago and has likely changed

Cons

(At the time and now, according to other comments) Arrogant to a fault Total lack of innovation & willingness to innovate Odd attachment to the company's past (which prevents progress) High number of veterans (20+ years) who are determined to get that retirement money, and therefore, are resistant to change and technology Heavy reliance on command and control management style Poor decision-making that leads to losses of all kinds

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