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3.9

69% would recommend to a friend

(348 total reviews)
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Kevin Strain

91% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

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3.0
Oct 2, 2013

Great place if you're seeking work-life balance

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Pros

Very easy to maintain a work-life balance. Fair salary with decent benefits.

Cons

Very difficult to get recognized for additional effort if you are not in the right network. Company seems to develop a new strategic direction every 18-24 months.

1.0
Sep 22, 2013

You are better off working elsewhere

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Pros

Good brand awareness as the company advertises a lot on TV.

Cons

Compensation to advisors is very poor and decreases each year so that in 5 years time, the advisor gets paid less than half the commission he would make outside. In addition, unlike the industry norm where there is a partial charge-back to the advisor if the policy lapses in the first 2 years, here there is a lifetime chargeback on the Growth Commission, which is one of the main components of commission.

3.0
Sep 13, 2013

A work in progress

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Pros

Managers are supportive Lots of talks and seminars You can best learn from experienced colleagues so it would be best to listen to them Great balance between work and life No salary cap

Cons

If you're an adviser, how much you earn is up to you. Meaning if you don't get out much and talk to possible prospects, then don't expect to succeed in the life insurance business The talks and seminars are good, but still experience is the best teacher, and the management can't exactly point out what to do in every situation, you really have to go out there in the field and see what you are made of

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