MassMutual reviews

3.5

54% would recommend to a friend

(2,385 total reviews)
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Roger W. Crandall

72% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

MassMutual has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2,385 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The MassMutual 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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2K reviews
3.0
Feb 4, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You are responsible for starting a business from scratch. This means that you have complete freedom in terms of your hours and pay. The more you work the more you make, and there is no one looking over your shoulder telling you what to do. There is a lot of freedom and the potential to make a lot of money in a relatively short period of time.

Cons

On the flip side, if you don't put in the time and effort you won't make much. The job was almost completely commission based and asking a recent college graduate to build a business from scratch is easier said than done. There is a very high attrition rate in the industry because most people are simply not cut out for this kind of work.

5.0
Aug 4, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Ability to ACTUALLY own your business - Smartest manager I've ever had (and I've worked for several competitors) - Huge product portfolio (not just insurance) - Love the Financial District - For the really ambitious: Advancement Opportunities

Cons

- I can understand the bitter reviews, but this career isn't meant for everybody. Definitely not for the faint of heart and the thinned-skinned. - This career is extremely challenging WHEREVER YOU GO, but SF MassMutual is where I received the best type of training throughout my long career in this industry. - Be prepared to make sacrifices early in this career. I am seeing newer agents starting their second year, and are already reaping the benefits.

2.0
Apr 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, location in Boston, and some people that I have met are friendly

Cons

Toxic Favoritism Managers in positions that have no real reason being in said position Too political Needs to reevaluate hybrid policy , maybe 1-2 days onsite instead of 3 Badge swiping that monitor how often you are onsite Pay is below what is expected to obtain great workers

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