A positive experience in the last 9 months - Senior Vice President Argo Group Employee Review

4.0
Apr 22, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Very thorough and professional recruitment process Care and attention taken to on boarding process and meeting key people Lots of autonomy from day 1 and the ability to make a difference. The values on the wall are those you get in reality. Vibrant, exciting and go-forward place.

Cons

Its not for people who like routine. Lots of opportunities for challenge and growth. The company has recognized it needs to change with the times and rise to the challenges in the external environment. This means it is focused on simplifying and improving its processes and driving improvement. So don't get too used to how things are done, they may change. You get back what you put in. Some weeks are long but you can look back on some significant achievements.

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Cons

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Pros

Farm Family has strong management support at the manager through AVP levels, and coworkers are consistently willing to share their knowledge and expertise. There is a high level of collaboration across cross-functional teams, and agents are knowledgeable, professional, and easy to work with. The company also supports employee growth by paying for designation and professional development courses.

Cons

Communication during the Farm Family–Argo merger has been inconsistent and unclear, with major changes introduced abruptly and with little consideration for how they impact Farm Family employees. Many of these changes appear to offer no tangible benefit to the Farm Family side, creating confusion and frustration. While funding was allocated for an additional year of 401(k) contributions, there were no corresponding raises despite increased workloads and longer hours, which has felt demoralizing. Leadership communication—particularly from Jim Flinn—often comes across as dismissive and patronizing, rather than respectful of experienced professionals who are deeply invested in their work. Overall morale has suffered significantly; what was once a supportive, family-oriented workplace now feels dominated by uncertainty and corporate detachment.

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