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Western & Southern Life

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A good safe place to start an insurance career, but there are better opportunities once you know the industry. - Anonymous employee Western & Southern Life Employee Review

3.0
Jun 26, 2009
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Base salary is provided Book of business to call on when you start No out-of-pocket costs Managers don't take your commissions

Cons

Micro managed daily by managers Limited professional growth (no Series 7 allowed) Captive agent (can only sell W&S products) Products aren't competitive in the affluent market

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5.0
Jun 4, 2026
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Pros

Incredible training. Took me from no knowledge in the industry to being totally prepared quickly.

Cons

Stressful work environment depending on the manager.

3.0
Jul 1, 2026
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Pros

Local office was fantastic. The head of the local agency was a fantastic leader, one of the best I have had. The training program was very hands on. In terms of starting a financial practice with a firm, they have some of the best compensation, with a very strong base.

Cons

HR department is more like police on a different team than on your team. Always seemingly trying to make life harder for reps. Unlike anything I have ever dealt with.

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