Does Symetra pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Symetra employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Symetra. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Symetra?

73% of Symetra employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Symetra 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Symetra?

Case Manager (19) , Customer Service Representative (17) , Manager (11) , Intern (10) , Business Analyst (9) , Systems Analyst (6) , Analyst (5) , Claims Examiner (4) , Contract Specialist (4) , Data Analytics Intern (4) , Director (4) , Sales Support Specialist (4) , Software Engineer (4) , Underwriter (4) , Unit Manager (4)

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

"Good benefits and work/like balance" ((in 66 reviews)); "A lot of really great people who care about their jobs and the service they provide to our clients" ((in 48 reviews)); "Good work life balance depending on the project" ((in 38 reviews)); "Really seems to care about community partnerships and the culture is great" ((in 24 reviews)); "Some great coworkers" ((in 13 reviews))

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

"Also some poor management from those who had been with the company for too long." ((in 41 reviews)); "Everyday is spent putting out fires the senior managers have created due to their lack of knowledge." ((in 26 reviews)); "The low pay makes the morale in the department low and sad." ((in 25 reviews)); "No training in my department for my specific job; learn as you go; procedures unclear/not in place" ((in 11 reviews)); "Upper management is a little out of touch" ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about Symetra layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Symetra locations?

Bellevue , Seattle , Enfield , Waltham , Des Moines , Boston , New York , Washington , West Des Moines , Illinois City , Washington , Ashland , Phoenix , Bellevue , Charlotte , Dallas , Conroe , Texas City , Fresno , Los Angeles , Redondo Beach , San Diego , Farmington , Hartford , Las Vegas , Richland , Everett , Issaquah , Renton , Phoenix

Symetra reviews

4.0

73% would recommend to a friend

(483 total reviews)

Margaret Meister

88% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Culture & values

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.0

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Career opportunities

3.8

Senior management

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

5.0

Oct 14, 2021

Great company to work for

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance, benefits, culture, continuous learning

Cons

no cons yet for now.

Symetra Response

4y

Thank you for the review. I share your feelings about all of the “pros” that you’ve listed; our culture and our people help make Symetra such a rewarding place to work!

2.0

Sep 30, 2021

LOST IMPORTANCE

Short term disability case manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

I the beginning it was this very small "family" environment, everyone helped one another, if you didn't know where to find the answers or if you fell behind. The "TEAM" was there to assist in any way you can. NO MAN LEFT BEHIND". When I say TEAM mean the people within the unit.

Cons

Once leadership changed it all went down hill, the kind caring environment that once was , is no more. its all about the numbers and money. they belittle you and make you feel worthless, to the point i personally had to take a leave for my health. all they want to do is get rid of you if you are not performing. I left on my own accord and would have loved to remain there but its management that is 100% toxic, they don't follow the ethics guidelines they talk about everyone's personal business (practice what you preach). and god forbid you go to HR for any kind of advice, all you are asked is "did you talk about it with your manager "? Absolutely sad, as it would have been nice to continue growing within.

Symetra Response

4y

Thank you for providing specific feedback and examples. I appreciate your advice to listen to employees and do recognize the challenges of processing claims on some of our legacy systems. I am very concerned about your comments related to ethics and our code of conduct – we expect all employees to treat each other with respect, act with integrity, and contribute to an environment where individuality is valued. Even though you have left Symetra, you can still access our SPEAK UP! Process, and I encourage you to do so. You can email RPTETH@symetra.com or me directly at anne-marie.diouf@symetra.com or report anonymously through the external hotline at (888) 280-0567.

5.0

Sep 21, 2021

Amazing place to work!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work schedule with focus on work/life balance.

Cons

The claim management system could use some enhancements.

Symetra Response

4y

Thank you for the positive review. I’m also a big fan of our flexible work schedule and commitment to a positive work-life balance. If you’d like to share any feedback about what enhancements you think our claims management system could use, please don’t hesitate to email me at Kelli.Fiechtner@symetra.com, or your aligned leader.

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