Does Selective Insurance pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Selective Insurance employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Selective Insurance. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Selective Insurance?

31% of Selective Insurance employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Selective Insurance 2.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Selective Insurance?

Claims Adjuster (18) , Underwriter (18) , Intern (15) , Applications Developer (9) , Adjuster (8) , Senior Underwriter (8) , Claims (7) , Business Analyst (6) , Claims Representative (6) , Commercial Underwriter (6) , Internship (6) , Senior Applications Developer (6) , Claims Specialist (4) , Safety Management Specialist (4) , Senior Claims Adjuster (4)

What are the pros of working at Selective Insurance according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good." ((in 50 reviews)); "Great people to work with and nice small town with minimal traffic" ((in 44 reviews)); "pay is good" ((in 29 reviews)); "Great culture and family environment" ((in 26 reviews)); "Flexible work from home climate (40% Remote)" ((in 12 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Selective Insurance according to real employee reviews?

"There is no work/life balance" ((in 25 reviews)); "Newly hired managers are unqualified and don't bring much needed outside perspective." ((in 15 reviews)); "Seems to be too many Vice Presidents and upper management and not enough claims personal." ((in 12 reviews)); "Heavy work load to manage" ((in 10 reviews)); "No training structure at all outside of systems training." ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about Selective Insurance layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Selective Insurance layoffs and their outlook for job security at Selective Insurance in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Selective Insurance locations?

Branchville , Charlotte , Richmond , Glastonbury , Indianapolis , Hamilton , Hartford , Allentown , Jersey City , Scottsdale , Carmel , East Hanover , Hunt Valley , Clifton , Franklin , Newark , Newton , Paterson , Sparta , Chicago , Oswego , Chantilly , New York , Arizona City , Grand Rapids , Waxhaw , Greensboro , Raleigh , Wilmington , Signal Mountain

Selective Insurance reviews

2.7

31% would recommend to a friend

(436 total reviews)

John Marchioni

41% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

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Selective Insurance has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 436 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Selective Insurance employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

436 reviews

3.0

Dec 17, 2012

I Get It!

Senior applications developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working with good people. Benefits are great compared to other similar companies

Cons

Too much work for too few people Business is driven too much by IT not the business (i.e. IT V.P.'s routinely tell business units what to do) No growth potential. Very top heavy on security which makes it almost impossible to do anything. Senior Management doesn't listen, instead they cut you off and say "I Get It".

4.0

Dec 3, 2012

Intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, really fun environment. Hard work typically recognized and rewarded.

Cons

Working off Johnston Rd. and I-485, that place was a nightmare.

2.0

Nov 18, 2012

Most arrogant company I've ever worked for

Agency management specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is great. Great salary & individual bonus program for Agency Management Specialists. Ability to buy stock at a 15% discount as well.

Cons

You are definitely working for a stock carrier & one that would have to be one of the more arrogant in the industry. High turnover in management. It is your classic east coast carrier that operates in a vacuum. Outrageous expectations of the field personnel & no differentiation between states. Underwriting mgmt always looking over your shoulder & auditing files. Classic beat down job that makes employees feel trapped based on great pay/unrealistic expectations & even worse work environment.

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