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      DEI is abused - Manager Symetra Employee Review

      1.0
      Jan 28, 2025
      Manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Pay is somewhat competitive as is work life balance.

      Cons

      Too much focus on DEI, they don’t promote on merit but rather to check the box to fill DEI quota. Everyday is spent putting out fires the senior managers have created due to their lack of knowledge. Recruitment is very slow as the HR team spends more time at bogus conferences, they are young and lack experience. EVP’s spend their time chasing bogus endorsements for the lack luster company.

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      Symetra Response
      1y
      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We would like to be clear that our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is not about quotas—it’s about fostering a workplace where all employees have access to opportunity based on their contributions, skills and potential. Our commitment to DEI is a critical part of who we are as a company, driving the award-winning culture we have and continue to build, while remaining a strategic business decision to ensure long-term success. We also recognize that there’s always room for improvement, which is why we continuously work to refine our processes to support a high-performing team. We appreciate your time and contributions while a member of our team and wish you the best in your future endeavors.

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      5.0
      May 8, 2026
      Actuary ii
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great culture, people, pay and benefits. Remote work is awesome.

      Cons

      Can't think of anything right now

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      Symetra Response
      2w
      From Dena Ashlock, Actuarial: Thank you for the kind words and for your years with Symetra! We're glad the culture, benefits, and flexibility have made it a great place to work. We hope to keep earning that review for years to come!
      5.0
      Apr 8, 2026
      Sales
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great opportunities here to become a true student of the business. Flexibility in work location, because it's really and truly a fully remote first workplace. Opportunity to develop and nurture an effective sales system, bring value and partner for a lifetime with financial professionals to help grow businesses, and protect clients' and families' futures. Guidance and employee engagement in future-proofing the business, leadership opportunities, and opportunities for community impact that you can measure both with hard data and with emotional impact on the team. I'm genuinely glad to get up and go to work every morning. I'm grateful for the opportunity, and the confidence given to us to be driven and self-sufficient professionals.

      Cons

      Training is getting exponentially better, and structure is fomenting, but still isn't where it should be, by far. Sales teams bolster each other, but there's a perception of "performance punishment" that affects morale. The company wants to be a top ten carrier, but feels like it's lacking direction in other divisions, and our operational growing pains are evident to advisors.

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      Symetra Response
      2mo
      From Erin Woltz, VP Talent Management and Change Leadership: Thank you for this thoughtful feedback and for the genuine enthusiasm you bring to your work here! It's meaningful to hear that you find purpose in partnering with financial professionals and contributing to something larger. Appreciate you highlighting your concerns; these are the kinds of observations that help us identify where our growth is creating friction. We encourage you to continue sharing that perspective with your manager and through our internal feedback channels. Voices like yours are part of how we get to where we want to be.
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