State Farm is not a good neighbor to employees - Claims Associate -ILR State Farm Employee Review

1.0
11 Apr 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Met some very nice people during my training and then after starting my position. I had heard nothing but wonderful things about the company from those that have worked there. Good health benefits, 401K is nice and they also offer a pension.

Cons

The amount of cons far out way the negative. Claim Associate - Initial Loss Reporting is simply a large call center where you read a script to file customer's home and auto claims. It takes a certain type of person to do this kind of job. It wasn't for me. Employees were treated poorly. Your mandatory 15 minute breaks and 45 minute lunch period were indicated everyday by examining your schedule that was done in colored graphs. You were not allowed to eat at your desk. Focus was on how fast you could finish your calls (13 - 17 min. each), which could be virtually impossible at times. I, and many of my colleagues, felt like we were being treated like elementary school children. Management turnover is high - I had more than 5(!) managers in the time I was there. Although they tout promote your people, my experience was anything but. Pay is poor ($15.50/hr.) which was only boosted from about $13.00 only a few months ago. Others insurance companies pay better. This is only my experience and others in higher up jobs have it much better.

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5.0
20 May 2026
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Pros

Great benefits. Work culture is positive, middle management is generally very employee friendly.

Cons

Executives seem to be less focused on overall employee satisfaction each year.

3.0
8 Mar 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

(At the time) Fair pay and predictable bonus structure They were pretty good at covering travel expenses and paying them back quickly Diverse workforce & diversity initiatives Fun and funny coworkers Opportunities for growth Again, this was all four years ago and has likely changed

Cons

(At the time and now, according to other comments) Arrogant to a fault Total lack of innovation & willingness to innovate Odd attachment to the company's past (which prevents progress) High number of veterans (20+ years) who are determined to get that retirement money, and therefore, are resistant to change and technology Heavy reliance on command and control management style Poor decision-making that leads to losses of all kinds

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