Farmers Insurance Group reviews

As a claims adjuster, you are constantly being measured by a certain matrix. That matrix basically determines your pay increase and bonus. There are certain performance measurements within the matrix that make zero sense, while plenty of other job related skill sets are not considered. This system is archaic and does not accurately reflect what each individual is capable of. The amount of work that is assigned is more than most people can handle in a week. When you approach your direct supervisor about it, they say things like “would you like to be moved to a different department” or “other people can handle it”…. Currently, there are several people on leaves of absence because the stress from the workload is unbearable. If you can’t keep up, they say to work overtime but overtime is a matrix that is measured against you (how much overtime you use per claim)…. So it’s a double edged sword. Plus, not all employees want to work overtime. It’s not a requirement and it has an effect on “work life balance” that Farmers once used to pride itself, but now seems to be lost. The tone in the workforce is “do more, do better, reach the goals” but also “you don’t deserve a raise, I need to see more matrix results, stop complaining”. It’s actually a very unhealthy work environment and most people’s definition of working for corporate America. We are extremely replaceable. We are not supported. We are expected to produce like machines.

Forgive me for the typos ahead of time for this. I am writing this from a phone and with limited time. I have been an agent for years, a successful agent who has won a couple of awards. I would never do this program again. Never. You will not make money for 5-7 years. You will make money but it will go right to paying for the lack of benefits, (Health Dental 401k). It will go to the overhead of an OFFICE BUILDING, STAFF SALARIES, paying for Agency Marketing which is how Farmers brands themselves AS A COMPANY. You will pay a ton for leads, for errors and omissions insurance, paying back the company when clients cancel policies and other services such as driving to client homes ect. They will not go into the details of these costs until after you buy a book! You will never see honest numbers from an average agent. I promise you this. I am trying to stop you from suffering like I had to. A lot of people join out of desperation. Don't let this be you! They will offer you a loan which you payback and will try to convince you that it is a source of income. It is not income. It is a LOAN even if it is called a supplemental income! You do not own your book. READ THE CONTRACT THEY GIVE YOU before you start. You will deal with angry clients and the stigma of being an evil insurance agent who represents a corrupt industry. This stigma is real and it will apply to you and the way you are seen. They run these programs to get you to sell insurance products to your trusting family and friends, then once you have sold to the people close to you there is little incentive for the company to keep you around. I am being as honest as I can be. I made this mistake and am in far too deep in debt to get out. Please Please PLEASE! - BE careful with what people promise you. Promises and guarantees are not contracts. An example of this "promise" can be seen when you will be told how you can "Take time off" whenever you want. This is a true statement but they will not tell you how when you take time off, you will loose clients that can't get ahold of you. You will not be getting paid because you will not be selling. "Time off" becomes extremely expensive and outright a threat of bankruptcy. For the people right out of college; this is a real life lesson that I was too blind to see myself. Be realistic with your skills so that you do not make a grave mistake. Not all recruiters want to help YOU. From an honest guy looking to get into an honest company and career.