Does Symetra pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Symetra employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Symetra. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Symetra?

71% of Symetra employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Symetra 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Symetra?

Case Manager (19) , Customer Service Representative (17) , Manager (11) , Intern (10) , Business Analyst (9) , Systems Analyst (6) , Analyst (5) , Claims Examiner (4) , Contract Specialist (4) , Data Analytics Intern (4) , Director (4) , Sales Support Specialist (4) , Software Engineer (4) , Underwriter (4) , Unit Manager (4)

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

"Good benefits and work/like balance" ((in 64 reviews)); "A lot of really great people who care about their jobs and the service they provide to our clients" ((in 46 reviews)); "Good work life balance depending on the project" ((in 40 reviews)); "Really seems to care about community partnerships and the culture is great" ((in 24 reviews)); "Great leadership!" ((in 14 reviews))

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

"Also some poor management from those who had been with the company for too long." ((in 39 reviews)); "Everyday is spent putting out fires the senior managers have created due to their lack of knowledge." ((in 24 reviews)); "The low pay makes the morale in the department low and sad." ((in 23 reviews)); "No training in my department for my specific job; learn as you go; procedures unclear/not in place" ((in 12 reviews)); "This is a disadvantage to existing employees who may have been with company for years and a new unexperience person comes in at same or higher salary." ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Symetra layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Symetra locations?

Bellevue , Seattle , Enfield , Waltham , Des Moines , Boston , New York , Washington , West Des Moines , Illinois City , Washington , Ashland , Phoenix , Bellevue , Charlotte , Dallas , Conroe , Texas City , Fresno , Los Angeles , Redondo Beach , San Diego , Farmington , Hartford , Las Vegas , Richland , Everett , Issaquah , Renton , Phoenix

Symetra reviews

4.0

71% would recommend to a friend

(484 total reviews)

Margaret Meister

86% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Culture & values

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Career opportunities

3.8

Senior management

Symetra has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 484 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Symetra employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

484 reviews

1.0

Jul 12, 2023

Proceed with caution

Short term disability case manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Comprehensive benefits Nice PTO / Company Holiday Package

Cons

Overworked beyond anyone's maximum capacity No work/life balance Staff is regularly rotated amongst the different teams to avoid Employee Relations issues

Symetra Response

3y

Response from Kate Fonner, AVP Group Claims: It’s tough to read negative reviews, but we take your feedback seriously. The Symetra STD organization really prides itself on being an employer of choice in our industry. We intentionally maintain much lower than industry average case loads for pending and open claims to create more work life balance. We do not mandate overtime and take many steps to create a positive work culture centered on teamwork and open communication. If you believe you experienced or witnessed violations of our Code of Conduct, we encourage you to report it to speakup@symetra.com. You can also share more details about your experience by contacting HR business partner Sean.Stevens@symetra.com.

5.0

Jul 2, 2023

Great company to work for

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People respect each other and nice place to work.

Cons

Pay is lower compared to other tech companies

Symetra Response

2y

Response from Erin Woltz, VP Talent Management at Symetra: Thank you for the five-star review! We pride ourselves on a positive culture and employee experience. We’ve made some good progress this year on refining our prioritization and budgeting process, and I hope you are seeing some positive results.

5.0

Jun 28, 2023

Great place to work!

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great values and culture Inspirational and supportive leadership. Good pay and benefits.

Cons

Nothing, I have no complaints.

Symetra Response

2y

From Erin Woltz, VP Talent Management at Symetra: I think Symetra is a great place to work, too! It’s great to hear positive feedback, through internal and external surveys of our employees and sites like this.

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