NJM Insurance reviews

2.4

27% would recommend to a friend

(551 total reviews)

Mitch Livingston

42% approve of CEO

25% positive business outlook

NJM Insurance has an employee rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars, based on 551 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The NJM Insurance employee rating is 33% below average for employers within the Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

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551 reviews
1.0
Mar 13, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Company has been in business for many years and customers have a high opinion of their insurance products. They train people who know nothing about insurance and give them a place to start their career. Co-workers are generally good people. Salary is decent, opportunities IF you are liked by your supervisor.

Cons

Maybe you read George Orwell's book "1984" where he described "Big Brother" watching at all times? That is what NJM is all about. Very restrictive policies including the "Bring Your Own Device" (they want you to give them YOUR phone for any type of investigation they feel like conducting at any time) and "Social Media Policy" (Any opinion you may gave about the company on Facebook or Twitter, etc. can get you fired), internet access if granted is highly monitored, phone calls are recorded and in some departments are picked apart as part of your review, cameras are everywhere! I mean who wants to work in that type of environment. Also, they are on this new cost cutting initiative -- fine I can see where that makes sense -- BUT, they are remodeling the hallways in the Trenton location and installing recessed lighting with fancy walls that look like display cases and marble shelves to display things (?) Honestly, is that necessary? Wouldn't the money be better spent on giving better raises to the employees that make you successful or on training your management people to interact more appropriately with those they supervise? It's not all bad however, there is a lot that could be better and even though they say they are trying to improve, it just doesn't seem to be happening. There are a few departments I would not recommend to anyone based on what I have heard and seen: PL Call Center, Auto Claims, Switchboard and HR. You might do ok if you get a job in Workers Comp, Medical Services or IT (depending on your supervisor). Your best bet is to look elsewhere first since there are a lot of employers in the area. Do the opposite of their new slogan and “DON’T Start Your NJM” if you don't like to be micromanaged.

2.0
Nov 7, 2014

Not the organization for you if you want to be respected

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits are good. Fellow employees are friendly and helpful.

Cons

NJM operated for most of their 100 years as if their were impervious to changes other organizations experienced (technology, management techniques). Now they are finding themselves behind the 8-ball, scrambling to get technology up and running. Because their technology is out of date, they believe their long-time employees are also outdated. Many of us have been screaming for these changes but were ignored. They are now "thinning out the herd" and no one is safe. If you bring up a legitimate grievance, you are immediately deemed a problem employee, even if you have 5 years of above average ratings.

1.0
Oct 13, 2014

Heading in the wrong direction!

Anonymous employee
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Pros

401(m), good health benefits, FREE soup

Cons

No direction, change management failed, it's more about politics then results. Vindictive leadership. In the 15+ years I have seen too many good people get pushed aside. It's ashame as early on it was a pleasure to work at NJM. People cared for one another and there was growth. Since 2004 management decided to make changes which progressively got worse and created too many silos. Overall culture and values have severely diminished.

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