Does Selective Insurance pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Selective Insurance employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Selective Insurance. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Selective Insurance?

32% of Selective Insurance employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Selective Insurance 2.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Selective Insurance?

Claims Adjuster (18) , Underwriter (18) , Intern (15) , Applications Developer (9) , Adjuster (8) , Senior Underwriter (8) , Claims (7) , Business Analyst (6) , Claims Representative (6) , Commercial Underwriter (6) , Internship (6) , Senior Applications Developer (6) , Claims Specialist (4) , Safety Management Specialist (4) , Senior Claims Adjuster (4)

What are the pros of working at Selective Insurance according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good." ((in 50 reviews)); "Great people to work with and nice small town with minimal traffic" ((in 48 reviews)); "Great culture and family environment" ((in 29 reviews)); "pay is good" ((in 25 reviews)); "life balance, with a flexible work from home policy." ((in 12 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Selective Insurance according to real employee reviews?

"There is no work/life balance" ((in 27 reviews)); "Newly hired managers are unqualified and don't bring much needed outside perspective." ((in 16 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 10 reviews)); "Seems to be too many Vice Presidents and upper management and not enough claims personal." ((in 9 reviews)); "No training structure at all outside of systems training." ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Selective Insurance layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Selective Insurance layoffs and their outlook for job security at Selective Insurance in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Selective Insurance locations?

Branchville , Charlotte , Richmond , Glastonbury , Indianapolis , Hamilton , Hartford , Allentown , Jersey City , Scottsdale , Carmel , East Hanover , Hunt Valley , Clifton , Franklin , Newark , Newton , Paterson , Sparta , Chicago , Oswego , Chantilly , New York , Grand Rapids , Waxhaw , Greensboro , Raleigh , Wilmington , Signal Mountain , Cleveland

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2.7

32% would recommend to a friend

(434 total reviews)

John Marchioni

41% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Culture & values

2.7

Career opportunities

2.4

Senior management

2.3

Work/Life balance

Selective Insurance has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 434 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Selective Insurance employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

434 reviews

3.0

Aug 13, 2025

Solid Overall

Collections specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay was fair & the hours were very fair. Can leave by 4pm everyday.

Cons

Some select pyscho's in management. Mainly nice folks but some people there were legit nuts.

4.0

Aug 10, 2025

Great experience

Associate accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very busy work. Repetitive processes. Welcoming culture

Cons

Very busy at quarter end and year end. Might have to work holidays and weekend

5.0

Jul 26, 2025

Great place to work

Underwriting technical assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great environment and good collaboration

Cons

Pay is pretty average yet good

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