Does Western National Insurance pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Western National Insurance employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Western National Insurance. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Western National Insurance?

92% of Western National Insurance employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Western National Insurance 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Western National Insurance?

Software Developer (4) , Underwriter (4) , Underwriting Associate (4) , Business Analyst (2) , Claims Adjuster (2) , Claims Representative (2) , Management (2) , Manager (2) , Senior Commercial Underwriter (2) , Senior Software Developer (2) , Underwriting Support Specialist (2)

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

"The benefits are good and very competitive." ((in 20 reviews)); "Good work life balance for full time employees" ((in 11 reviews)); "The people I work with are great and respectful." ((in 11 reviews)); "Exceptional work/life balance, great benefits, accessible management, really active employee group setting up fun events, arranging food trucks in the parking lot, March Madness, and healthy water/snacks." ((in 9 reviews)); "The company has a great culture in my opinion." ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Management will overwork you for little pay." ((in 8 reviews)); "Insurance isnt always the most glamorous but the technology is fairly good for this industry." ((in 3 reviews)); "Incredibly boring, absent raises, absent leadership and training." ((in 3 reviews)); "Lacks structure and comprehensive training.. if that's what you are looking for." ((in 3 reviews)); "Upper management touts this as being a technology company that believes in agile principles, but has become increasingly controlling and obstructionist over the past year." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Western National Insurance locations?

Edina , Seattle , Minneapolis , Anchorage , Bloomington , Peotone , Wendell , Saint Paul , Pfingsten

Western National Insurance reviews

4.2

92% would recommend to a friend

(109 total reviews)

Rick Long

95% approve of CEO

91% positive business outlook

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Western National Insurance has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 109 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Western National Insurance 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

109 reviews

4.0

Sep 12, 2023

Good company to work at

Underwriting associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly staff and culture No micro management (depends on team) Flexible hours and wfh arrangements

Cons

Lacks structure and comprehensive training.. if that's what you are looking for. Otherwise not an issue for self starters and those who embrace uncertainty. Pay is average... could be higher since Seattle is a HCOL city and company performs well.

Western National Insurance Response

2y

Thank you for the positive review! We appreciate your comments about our friendly employees and culture, as we believe these are two aspects that set us apart from our competitors. Similarly, we recognize and promote the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible and hybrid work arrangements so that our employees can be there for the things that matter in their personal lives. In 2022, we launched an in-house Learning and Development Program to promote professional development for all employees at every level of the organization. While we have made great strides toward providing a comprehensive and robust training program, we know that there is still work to be done. We are preparing for the launch of many new learning and development initiatives in 2024, and we know that these programs will contribute to a strong onboarding and training process for our employees. In regard to your comment on wages, we assess our compensation package continuously throughout the year, which includes an analysis based on geographic location of our offices. We do offer a comprehensive benefits package, which combined with yearly profit-sharing bonuses and other bonus incentives based on position, creates our total compensation package that our employees receive for their work. We are always looking for feedback on areas in which we can improve. If you are willing to share, please contact us directly at HRmail@wnins.com.

2.0

Aug 4, 2023

Terrible onboarding training

Underwriting associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Health benefits are better than average

Cons

You won't have them long, they have high turnover, likely due to an awful lack of effective training.

Western National Insurance Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. While we are pleased to hear that you view our benefits package favorably, we are disheartened that Western National has not lived up to your expectations regarding training. We know how critically important it is to provide opportunities for training and development to our teams. In June we introduced the framework for our learning and development programming, Voyage to Excellence, which recognizes the importance of not only meeting employees where they are today, but where they want to go long-term in their careers. Since then, we have launched several new learning modules and training opportunities for employees, with more launches scheduled through the end of 2023 and into 2024. If you have any further suggestions on ways to improve, please reach out to us directly at HRmail@wnins.com.

5.0

Jun 30, 2023

Love Working Here!

Team lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I landed at WNI after working at a national company with over 250,000 team members. I am continually impressed with the work practices here. Numerous positives include thoughtful and involved senior leadership, collaborative work environment, commitment to ensuring WNI remains a great place to work along with offering a variety of benefits. Lastly, the quality of people at WNI is impressive, this company is a gem in my opinion.

Cons

Technology upgrades keeping pace with the needs of a growing company.

Western National Insurance Response

2y

Thank you for the five-star review! We appreciate reading your positive comments about working at Western National. In recent years, our employee base has grown exponentially, yet we pride ourselves on maintaining the “small company feel”. With over 600 employees group-wide, we place an emphasis on connectiveness so that our employees can collaborate and foster relationships, regardless of geographic location. As you mentioned, we are committed to investing in our people, which is why we offer a robust benefits package that can be tailored to fit the individual needs of our employees. Similarly, in 2022, we launched an in-house Learning and Development Program to promote professional development for all employees at every level of the organization. Western National has undergone a significant technology transformation in the last few years. We are proud of all that we have accomplished thus far, but we also recognize that there is still work to be done. It is our hope that in the next few years, our technology will be equipped to handle the growing needs of our organization. We are always looking for feedback on areas in which we can improve. If you are willing to share, please contact us directly at HRmail@wnins.com.

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