USAA reviews

3.3

47% would recommend to a friend

(7,679 total reviews)
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Juan C. Andrade

43% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

USAA has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 7,679 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The USAA 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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8K reviews
4.0
Oct 8, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

mission minded company salary based comp. model holistic financial planning customer focus always

Cons

the compensation model doesn't reflect retention of assets unrealistic bonus opportunities

1.0
Oct 6, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The best thing about USAA was the benefits. But what they make up for in benefits is taken from your pay. They have two or three gyms on site and wlil supplement one of your breaks to your lunch so you can have 1:15 minute long lunch to work out if you want to take advantage. The meal card/id - you can you your id as a credit card at the cafetieria and stores - don't get carried away thugh because it comes out of your next paycheck and it is possible to get back a $0 check if you spent more than you make.

Cons

You are micromanaged to an extreme so say goodbye to privacy. They watch your computer screens, they listen and record every one of your calls. You take everyone elses calls and when you speak to the insured on that first day you get your claim - make sure you go through everything because you will never see that claim again. What you make in benefits (and the yearly bonus) is taken from your pay. Try applying somewhere else to so you are not clouded by the bonus at USAA. I made 14k more starting at another insurance company when I left than at USAA; the difference in pay more than makes up for the benefits and bonus at the end of the day.

2.0
Oct 4, 2011

Great Mission - Poor Execution Internally

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits - Especially the health/dental insurance. Great company if you are the member Financially Strong Bonuses are provided each year.

Cons

USAA has evolved into just another call center. The employees are treated like cattle with little regard for their well-being. Once you have reached a certain tenure it seems they do anything in their power to get you out. An employee cannot access their own performance metrics and must "trust" the manager is doing the right thing. Time-off work is hard to receive. No time between calls. No recognition for seeking and completing degrees/INS certifications/etc... and definately no increase in pay or ability to promote or move to another area based on salary. If USAA management no l onger wants you employed they will do everything in their power to have you terminated. I have seen it happen to many people who were caught completely by surprise.

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