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West Bend Insurance Company

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West Bend Insurance Company reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(187 total reviews)

Rob Jacques

85% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

West Bend Insurance Company has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 187 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The West Bend Insurance Company 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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187 reviews
1.0
Feb 9, 2015

The IT department is going downhill fast

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Pros

Nice building and grounds. Nice fitness area.

Cons

I believe I read the word "toxic" in a couple of these reviews to describe the environment within IT at West Bend. I worked at West Bend for several years and the last couple of years were horrible. What's sad is that every former employee that I have spoken to in the past 2 years have nothing but awful things to say about their experience. What does that tell you? Yet, the CIO and senior management believe that they cannot attract talent because no one wants to drive to West Bend! The culture has changed from very pro-employee to one that fosters an attitude that employees are expendable and can be easily replaced. If someone does not agree with the direction IT is heading in or is determined to be "not a good fit" for whatever reason, they are pushed out. While there are some good leaders, there are many poor ones all the way up the food chain. I continuously hear about one of the managers still there from current employees - they don't understand why he's still managing. Its a shame because there are many very good workers that just want to be respected and appreciated.

2.0
Feb 5, 2015

Leaving before bonus

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Pros

Physical facility is beautiful. Most non-IT areas have employees who are recognized for accomplishments.

Cons

Associates are leaving at about a 30% turn over and the "good old boys club" run IT and CIO is a building away. Typically they say they want leaders but really want followers of those in the club.

5.0
Jan 25, 2015

Truly is a great place to work!

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Pros

Clear performance expectations, relaxed work environment, ethical behaviors, associates through executives focus on doing the right things right.

Cons

It can take time for new associates to earn trust.

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