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?

"Good benefits and efforts to diversify staff and leadership team" ((in 51 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 28 reviews)); "Employee friendly and benefit is really good." ((in 11 reviews))

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

"There is no work/life balance" ((in 27 reviews)); "This manager also became angry and took it personally when another individual gave notice due to the toxic work environment and the manager proceeded to tell this person "good luck working at Walmart then"." ((in 16 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

Selective Insurance reviews

2.7

31% would recommend to a friend

(436 total reviews)

John Marchioni

41% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

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).

Reviews by job title

436 reviews

3.0

Feb 10, 2021

OK

Appraiser

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Get regualary salary every month

Cons

Working with people can get verry stresfull

Selective Insurance Response

5y

Thanks for your review!

1.0

Feb 4, 2021

Developers watch out

Its applications specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Finally navigating towards new technologies

Cons

No recognition for developers Get review from developers not from others if you are planning to join

Selective Insurance Response

5y

Your comments about recognition are appreciated, and we will share your feedback with the appropriate parties.

3.0

Jan 24, 2021

Average employer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and efforts to diversify staff and leadership team

Cons

Micromanagement culture. Advancement is very difficult unless you’re willing to move.

Selective Insurance Response

5y

It looks like you didn't spend much time with us, but we appreciate you sharing your experience so we can review it. Good luck in your new position!

Viewing 244 - 246 of 436 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Liberty Mutual Insurance

3.8★Compensation & Benefits

USAA

3.8★Compensation & Benefits

AIG

3.6★Compensation & Benefits

Centene

3.7★Compensation & Benefits

Jobs at Selective Insurance

Client Services UW I (Remote)

Property General Adjuster - IN, OH, KY (Remote)

Property General Adjuster - Heartland Region (Remote)

Complex Auto Claims Specialist - Remote/Hybrid

Litigation Specialist (Remote)