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Philadelphia Insurance Companies

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Philadelphia Insurance Companies reviews

4.1

73% would recommend to a friend

(440 total reviews)
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John W. Glomb, Jr

93% approve of CEO

90% positive business outlook

Philadelphia Insurance Companies has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 440 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Philadelphia Insurance Companies 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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440 reviews
1.0
Dec 2, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The "Pros" are very limited and extend to the medical/dental/vision benefits. The parking lot had adequate spaces and the office had lights, heat and plumbing that worked. They say you develop lasting relationships when you go through a mutual traumatic experience. I have made friends for life from working at this same establishment. We are bonded for life and I'm thankful for them.

Cons

Absolutely non of the following: HR department Example: I had to complete all my 401K and Medical information without any guidance. I waited over a year for a response from HR for a general question, never received a response after many follow ups. Example: Took over a month to get an insurance card from HR. Room for growth or salary advancement Example: I applied for 3 internal jobs based on managements advice, was not even given the opportunity for an interview and only one out of the three sent an email advising they were not going to move forward. Example: The annual reviews are based on 1 to 5 scale, 5 being the best and are based on the managers opinion. After completing 2 education classes and obtaining my designation in a calendar year I only received a 4, when 1 continuing ed class is required. I went above and beyond and clearly should had received a 5. The scoring is skewed and is impossible to make the max bonus option. Example: The yearly reviews were conducted in April and we were to inform HR if we were to contribute our bonus to our 401K by the end of March. Since they are so far behind I was not able to contribute to my retirement and instead received a 30% taxed bonus. Example: The annual salary increase was 1%, the state inflation percentage was 3%. They pay below the industry standard by at least 20% I can honestly say this was the worst career decision in my life, not only was this not proactive to my advancement in the insurance industry, but I feel I have some emotional scarring. This would be a great fit for someone that does not care about money and just wants to complete daily tech work without pursuing any advancement.

1.0
Jun 3, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Job security. A top-quality gym in the building, where low-level workers can find Senior management at least 3 days per week. Paid time off is very fair. A Christmas bonus. A company picnic/outing in May or June every year.

Cons

First, they are EXTREMELY SLOW and OVERLY SELECTIVE in the hiring process. The claims department has been perpetually understaffed since at least 2004--yet we see figures that suggest that the average time to fill a claims position runs about 90 days. Second, once hired you should fully expect to be micromanaged and discouraged from thinking or using your innate talent that got you the job in the first place. Quoting Thomas Jefferson: "I hold it that a little rebellion now and then is a good thing, and as necessary in the political world as storms in the physical." Well, management imposes so much top-down pressure and control so as to eliminate any chance of any change ever occurring. Case in point: the claims department has not increased the approved rate for Professional Liability legal defense work since the 1990's--despite numerous pleas to increase it to ~$225. My guess is that 10% of middle- and junior-management could be described as engaged and competent; another 60% works in paralyzing fear of senior management such that their decisions are based solely on self-preservation; the other 30% have IQs of no greater than 95 and are incompetent to the core. Unfortunately for the reader, you will be subordinated to one of these beneficiaries of corporate welfare who have been here for at least 15 years and who will be unable to come to terms with such concepts as "ambition", "enthusiasm", "creative problem-solving", and "career progression". By the way: there are ZERO opportunities for advancement. The job seeker should be aware of this; you come to PHLY only after you have reached the pinnacle of your success elsewhere in the world of work.

1.0
Jan 12, 2013

Horrible Regional Office Management Staff

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The vacation time is decent and they allow you to purchase an extra week of vacation. The health benefits were the biggest perk of working at the company.

Cons

Management staff is very disrespectful to any employees that go above and beyond the job description. The workloads are very one-sided. It is frowned upon to ask for any type of assistance. Hard work is not recognized nor rewarded. No room for growth. This region is like a revolving door for employees. Extremely high employee turnover percentage...

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