No Glass Ceiling - Team Manager Kemper Employee Review

5.0
Oct 20, 2020
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Pros

Kemper provided growth opportunity for myself so when I moved organizations, I was excited to start. During my tenure with Kemper, they have worked to enhance my current skills and have worked with me on consistent improvement and leadership development. Employment seems to be tentative in the insurance field during the recent national pandemic, and I have had the opportunity to watch Kemper continue to expand and interview, and hire, new employees. Upper management level has kept all employees informed regarding the pandemic and have worked with those who need exceptions. They promote work/life balance as well as offer competitive salary and benefits as compared to competitors. Internal growth opportunities exists and there is a focus on developing employees to ensure success in the industry. I recommend Kemper as an employer due to their focus on values and their core competencies which align with who I am as an individual.

Cons

Training and development for those

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1.0
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Pros

Remote role, starting pay is $93k and the selection of benefits are great.

Cons

As an experienced major loss adjuster with decades in the industry, I found this to be one of the most heavily micromanaged claims environments I have worked in. In my experience, file management was closely monitored with significant emphasis on diary compliance, activity metrics, documentation, and "clicks," leaving little opportunity to focus on thoughtful claim handling. The expected inventory was communicated to be approximately 150 to 175 exposures, which I found difficult to reconcile with the level of investigation, litigation management, and customer service expected on complex claims. Despite hiring experienced adjusters, there was virtually no autonomy in managing files, and independent claim judgment was significantly limited by constant oversight and administrative metrics. Training did not adequately prepare new adjusters to navigate the company's proprietary software, numerous internal policies, and complex coverage determinations, including issues involving unlisted drivers, unlisted vehicles, and policy cancellations for non-payment of premium. I found the performance standards and metrics to be unrealistic given the workload and the level of training provided. Management communication was frequent and often disruptive. In my experience, there were regular interruptions throughout the workday by phone calls, Teams messages, emails, and redundant diary reminders, making it difficult to maintain focus on complex claims. Expectations regarding video calls were also inconsistent. I was initially told that my attire during unscheduled video calls was not a concern, but later instructed to dress professionally at all times because supervisors could initiate video calls without notice. Although the company emphasizes inclusion and employee support, my experience was that management's actions did not always align with those values. After raising concerns through HR regarding management, I was placed on a Performance Improvement Plan shortly thereafter and ultimately my employment ended. That was my personal experience, and prospective employees should consider it when evaluating the company's culture. This position may be a good fit for individuals who are comfortable working in a highly structured, metrics-driven environment with constant management oversight. However, if you value professional judgment, autonomy, consistent expectations, and the ability to independently manage complex claims, my experience suggests this may not be the right environment.

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