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Selective Insurance

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2.7

32% would recommend to a friend

(94 total reviews)
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John Marchioni

40% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

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3.0
Aug 25, 2016

Staff Accountant

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Pros

Very good and stable company to work for. Stock incentives, 401k match, and benefits are all GREAT compared to most companies. Big company with plenty of opportunties. GREAT company to work for as long as you aren't in Accounting.

Cons

Accounting department gets treated like CRAP. Accounting department works harder and longer hours than any other department on Salary yet gets paid considerably less than other departments (internal audit, Business Intelligence, etc.). Current controller and mangers of accounting play favorites. If you don't fit their type (prefer females, settled down with family, not outgoing) then you will have a harder time getting promoted. In my 4 years I saw about 20 people quit or take a demotion to get out of accounting, while only seeing 6-7 promotions (all girls except 1)

3.0
Apr 22, 2016
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Pros

Management was supportive of long term career goals and educational objectives. Benefits were top notch.

Cons

Work life balance is not really there; workload is very high - expect 50+ hours a week; salary/raises are not equivalent to skills and workload and bonuses are far less than promised by recruiters.

1.0
Apr 19, 2016
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Pros

Visibility to senior management. Exposure to many departments/business lines. Variety in the type of work assigned.

Cons

Hired from another insurance company with promises of being able to bring new ideas and processes to the table. However, on day 1 was told to leave those things at the door. Never fully accepted as one of the team and still considered "Not Selective" after four years. Work/Life balance was touted by upper management, but direct supervisor was opposed to any level flexibility. Hours are 8 - 4, but leaving at 4 branded you a slacker or not busy enough. Work from home days were actively discouraged at all levels of management. Average work week was 60+ hours, with no recognition or appreciation of that time. HR was a joke, protecting the "lifers" and helping promote a hostile work environment. Salary and bonuses were significantly less than competitor pay packages.

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