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      Symetra

      Engaged Employer

      Symetra reviews

      3.9

      71% would recommend to a friend

      (484 total reviews)

      Margaret Meister

      86% approve of CEO

      79% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Symetra has an employee rating of 3.9 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).

      Reviews by job title

      484 reviews
      5.0
      Apr 8, 2026

      Great opportunities to improve on an already great experience

      Sales
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great opportunities here to become a true student of the business. Flexibility in work location, because it's really and truly a fully remote first workplace. Opportunity to develop and nurture an effective sales system, bring value and partner for a lifetime with financial professionals to help grow businesses, and protect clients' and families' futures. Guidance and employee engagement in future-proofing the business, leadership opportunities, and opportunities for community impact that you can measure both with hard data and with emotional impact on the team. I'm genuinely glad to get up and go to work every morning. I'm grateful for the opportunity, and the confidence given to us to be driven and self-sufficient professionals.

      Cons

      Training is getting exponentially better, and structure is fomenting, but still isn't where it should be, by far. Sales teams bolster each other, but there's a perception of "performance punishment" that affects morale. The company wants to be a top ten carrier, but feels like it's lacking direction in other divisions, and our operational growing pains are evident to advisors.

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      Symetra Response
      2mo
      From Erin Woltz, VP Talent Management and Change Leadership: Thank you for this thoughtful feedback and for the genuine enthusiasm you bring to your work here! It's meaningful to hear that you find purpose in partnering with financial professionals and contributing to something larger. Appreciate you highlighting your concerns; these are the kinds of observations that help us identify where our growth is creating friction. We encourage you to continue sharing that perspective with your manager and through our internal feedback channels. Voices like yours are part of how we get to where we want to be.
      4.0
      Mar 23, 2026

      n/a

      Operations representative
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      good training program and foot into company

      Cons

      the pay isnt very good

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      Symetra Response
      2mo
      From Erin Woltz, VP Talent Management and Change Leadership: Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're glad the training program has been a strong entry point into the company. Compensation is something we evaluate regularly to stay competitive, and we'd encourage you to raise your specific situation with your manager or HR business partner. These discussions are the best way to make sure we're addressing it.
      3.0
      Mar 17, 2026

      Eh

      Learning technology specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Fully remote - and they mean it. I felt that compensation was fair. Diversity and inclusion at the forefront of what they do, which was great.

      Cons

      Managers need to learn how to communicate their expectations better. They also need to learn how to provide feedback and what a proper HR process is.

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      Symetra Response
      2mo
      From Erin Woltz, VP Talent Management and Change Leadership: Thank you for sharing this. We're glad the remote experience and compensation felt right, and that our commitment to diversity and inclusion came through clearly. Feedback about manager communication and expectations is something we take seriously. We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective, even after moving on.
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