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?

"Benefits were great and co" ((in 21 reviews)); "Great work/life balance" ((in 14 reviews)); "The people I work with are great and respectful." ((in 11 reviews)); "The company has a great culture in my opinion." ((in 9 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 8 reviews))

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

"Pay is average... could be higher since Seattle is a HCOL city and company performs well." ((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)); "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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (109 reviews)

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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

5.0

Jul 16, 2024

Feels like home.

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You really are part of a family here. Healthy work environment. This company really cares about their employees.

Cons

Technology implementation could use improvement.

Western National Insurance Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Your positive comments are much appreciated, as we love to hear directly from our employees about the reasons they enjoy working at Western National. We strive to ensure our employees know how much they are valued, and we appreciate hearing that those efforts are recognized. At the end of the day, we aim to foster a productive work environment that also provides space for our employees to connect with each other. In regard to your comment on our technology, 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.

5.0

Jun 18, 2024

Great Place to Work

Underwriting support specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture, management seems to care, opportunities for internal advancement, company seems to be doing well

Cons

Pay could be more competitive

Western National Insurance Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a five-star rating! We appreciate hearing your positive comments about working at Western National. We agree – our company culture, management team, and internal advancement opportunities are just a few of the things that set us apart from our peers. Western National is a growing company with many opportunities for employees to explore, and we pride ourselves on maintaining the “small company feel” that we know our employees appreciate. As for your comment about pay, it is important to us that our employees are compensated fairly, and we regularly review our pay practices to ensure our compensation remains competitive. We believe that our robust benefits package, along with performance incentives and yearly profit-sharing bonuses, provide a total compensation package that reflects the value of our team's hard work. We are always looking for feedback on areas in which we can improve. If you are willing to share more, please contact us directly at HRmail@wnins.com.

3.0

Jun 10, 2024

My team - micromanagement style

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Collaborated with other teams and they are open.

Cons

My team was unforgiving. Not welcoming to new ideas. Stuck in the old ways. Very micromanaging style, nit picky.

Western National Insurance Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We value collaboration and innovation across all teams. While we are glad to hear that your experience with other teams was positive, we are disappointed to hear about your experience with your own team. Please know that we are committed to fostering a supportive and progressive work environment and take your comments very seriously. We would like to hear more about your experience. If you are willing to share further details, please contact us directly at HRmail@wnins.com.

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Jobs at Western National Insurance

Loss Control Consultant

Underwriting Associate I (Trainee Program)

Automation Engineer II

Underwriting Associate I (Trainee Program)

Loss Control Consultant