Symetra reviews

4.0

73% would recommend to a friend

(483 total reviews)

Margaret Meister

88% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

Symetra has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 483 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Symetra 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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483 reviews
4.0
Jun 11, 2025

Great

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work. Good benefits

Cons

Salary is not very competitive

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Symetra Response
1y
From Jeffrey Ward, HR Business Partner: Thanks for the positive review! Symetra conducts competitive market analysis including multiple compensation surveys each year to ensure we can compete for top talent across the country. Total compensation includes the annual bonus, excellent benefits, and a generous 401k match. I encourage you to discuss your compensation and career goals with your manager and aligned HR Business Partner.
5.0
May 15, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Culture Work-life balance Growth Leadership

Cons

Brand recognition in some markets

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Symetra Response
1y
From Cris Hunter, VP Internal Sales: Thank you for your five-star review! I also appreciate Symetra’s culture, work-life balance, and opportunities for growth. Our reputation as a great, remote-first workplace is growing.
3.0
May 14, 2025

Great place to work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good company to work for overall. Great benefits, nice work schedule, and most teams are supportive. Work-life balance is solid and the environment is generally low-stress.

Cons

Some departments have poor management and communication issues. Your experience really depends on your team and supervisor.

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Symetra Response
1y
From Dave Kryzanski, VP Service & Operations: - Thank you providing feedback about your experience. I know how important the relationship with a manager can be in making Symetra a great place to work. We continuously work with our leaders to grow their skills sets, much like we do with our front line staff.
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