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?

31% 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 52 reviews)); "Great people to work with and nice small town with minimal traffic" ((in 44 reviews)); "Great culture and family environment" ((in 26 reviews)); "pay is good" ((in 25 reviews)); "Limited work from home." ((in 12 reviews))

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

"There is no work/life balance" ((in 24 reviews)); "Newly hired managers are unqualified and don't bring much needed outside perspective." ((in 15 reviews)); "No training structure at all outside of systems training." ((in 10 reviews)); "Seems to be too many Vice Presidents and upper management and not enough claims personal." ((in 9 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 9 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 , Arizona City , Grand Rapids , Waxhaw , Greensboro , Raleigh , Wilmington , Signal Mountain

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2.7

31% would recommend to a friend

(436 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 436 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

436 reviews

5.0

Dec 12, 2020

Great employee benefits

Personal lines underwriter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Respect for employees, great balance, option to work from home. Advancement opportunities

Cons

I honestly can't think of one

Selective Insurance Response

It always makes us smile to see a 5-star review! Thank you!

4.0

Nov 26, 2020

Too many chiefs

Claims specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work with nice, dedicated claims people. Pay and benefits are good.

Cons

High caseload, grossly understaffed. micr-managed.

Selective Insurance Response

The "pros" you mention are great to read! We'll share your concerns about staffing levels with the appropriate parties.

4.0

Sep 29, 2020

Not a bad place to work

Business development executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, great package, friendly co-workers

Cons

Micro managed by certain people

Selective Insurance Response

It's always nice to read positive words about our co-workers. Thank you for the advice about favoritism and micro-management. We'll share your comments with the appropriate parties for review.

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