I don't think this is an issue since he was leaving anyhow, but I do wonder if things like this happen all the time? I'd think you'd want people to stay and make sure they wrap up everything they were working on before sending them on their way. If... — read more
Women, Children, and Astronauts get first priority to the life boats.
People often wonder on why Allstate continues to lose market share. This article sums it all up. Allstate is doing this criminal act in every state. The only customers that will be left are the... — read more
Actively hiring claims representatives in India...many people applying...
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/search/?f_C=3168910&geoId=92000000&position=1&pageNum=0 Associate Manager - Claims (Insurance) Allstate India Pune, Maharashtra, India On-site 1 week ago Over 200 applicants Associate Manager - Casualty... — read more
Customers take note..
Let’s see the HR trolls on this site spin this one… This is a link to a story today about Allstate illegally gouging California customers…. It is Happening in places all over the country. The new Allstate way… Cheat your customers…Cheat... — read more
Would it be illegal?
This may be a d-mb question but would it be illegal to lay off people without giving them severance pay? I haven't been here long, but I'm terrified of the thought that they would cut someone who has worked here for 15 or more years without a... — read more
Screwed on PDS this year
Have been better than expected for the last 5 years and suddenly "expected" with so many opportunity areas. And I actually did more this year with our department reorganization than any other year. Taking on so many more things with all the... — read more
No severance for 2022
Based on Esurance folks that have no place in NatGen it would appear that severance will not be offered to any layoffs in 2022. Told to find a job within company or leave.
Constantly needing improvement
Does anyone else have a problem that no matter how much you work and no matter how well you work, the manager always makes remarks that you need improvement? In my case, I think it's personal animosity that I'll probably resign very soon. I no... — read more
Has anyone started
With whatever this workflow is? We have training coming up. Just curious as to what it is.
Groomed for a takeover
Wilson and Shapiro has one thing in mind and that is a takeover of the company that will provide them with even more riches. Selling the real estate, dropping business that is less appealing to suitors like the life business and trimming employees... — read more
Two weeks paid if giving notice?
At my last job at another insurance company I gave 2 weeks notice. They said good luck but you have to leave now, and paid me for 2 weeks. Does Allstate do that?
How could it get any worse?
There is too much work, almost no one is satisfied, people are frustrated and mostly underpaid, there are mostly wrong people in managerial positions, greed is the main driver of our leadership that has no vision for Allstate, the company is... — read more
Thank you Progressive
I worked for Allstate for nearly 35 years. Was proud of the work that we did up until about 2017 when Allstate started to really nickel and dime particularly claimants.. A car hit us a few days ago and I prayed that I did not need to deal with... — read more
How different was this company when you applied here?
I was pleasantly surprised when a new person came to the place of colleague who left. I’m pretty sure that person is an exception, because I don’t believe anyone talented and capable wants to come to Allstate anymore. This was a much different... — read more
Esurance Screwed Again
So Esurance went from Transformative Growth to Allstate. Allstate took like a year to never integrate the staff into certain departments. SIU to name one. They then get passed over to NatGen. SIU was told no plans to lay anyone off and we are still... — read more
Discrimination
So I recorded a call with a manager the other day in which I was told not to apply for a role due to being a white male. He went on to say they are only hiring minorities for said position. I went ahead and applied and was immediately rejected but... — read more
We need raises to reflect cost of living abs inflation increases the last 2 years!
Allstate needs to give us raises to adjust for the cost of living increases in inflation over the last two years. We can’t survive on 2 to 3% raises that we’ve receive for the last 5 to 10 years. Groceries, gas, rent ,etc. all have gone up. Can... — read more
Jobs that can't be outsourced
Chances are that Allstate's strategy is to outsource all the positions it can be outsourced. That's my opinion. I hope to get out of here before my job is outsourced as well. I wonder if there are any positions that this company cannot outsource... — read more
Any updates on Staff Counsel Layoffs
Has anyone heard anything on Staff Counsel offices downsizing?
I left 8 months ago, anything improved?
Left last June, better pay to work for an industry vendor. Hate to see the negativity on this board, sounds like the trend has not reversed. I was nervous to leave. Still work 50-60 hours a week but it’s a much better quality of life. Lower cost but... — read more
Home office snakes
Allstate home office labor “strategy” has moved towards making metrics and claim loads so over the top that people burn out and quit. 2022 phone and other metrics will be even tougher to meet. More “discipline” features being added. This plan was... — read more
Next wave of outsourcing
I'm wondering what is next to be outsourced, any thoughts or inside info on that? In particular, wondering if liability determination, BI evaluations/negotiations, or any other adjuster roles are on the way out.
The Transformative Apocalypse
A 12% rate increase in auto rates is going to ki-l auto retention! The people who purchase their policies online are going to shop and move on! Competitors will pick the remaining scraps from the bone. 2022 is going to be an apocalyptic year at... — read more
We laid off 8% of our workers
I’ve notice multiple announcements saying we need help in ____ department. Then Allstate puts a spin on it like it’s your chance to learn something new! We were offered to help the theft and condo teams in the past month. How about hiring more... — read more
It will be harder to beat competitors
I remember when I first started working here, it was generally very important to be ahead of competitors. What's going on now? Does our leadership no longer think it matters or am I missing something?
Reality vs Rumor
The strategy Allstate has been pursuing is actually very similar to the one that was used back in the McKinsey docs but another angle. They know that people are more likely to walk away the more frustrated they become. What is more frustrating than... — read more
Claims adjusters overtime
How much extra, on average are adjusters getting paid in overtime
Mandatory PTO
May want to look into this depending on what state you’re in, but a new guideline states that if you have been vaccinated and test positive your employer must give you an additional 40 hrs of PTO. It does apply where I live and they can’t get around... — read more
Supreme Court Blocked Vax Mandates
https://www.allsides.com/news/2022-01-13-1402/supreme-court-blocks-biden-covid-vaccine-mandate-businesses-allows-health-care
Watch that word “Centralization”
More word salad from CB today for claims risk mitigation, ECL and EC groups. Email said nothing. The only key was that word “centralization” in the subject line that gives us any clues. They’re going to hire a director level to oversee these... — read more
Are you hoping to get a raise?
I don't hope any hopes but also I no longer care. Everyone is talking about raise, and even though I've worked myself to exhaustion, I don't think about it at all. I just hope I get a new offer.
2022 layoffs
Any rumors of 2022 layoffs? If so which areas?
Leadership conference today
If they announce anything interesting, ill let you know
shakeup?
Hearing rumors of a shake up or as it was quoted a " Re-organization" In the Law department?
Those who were eligible for rehire
I know almost no one would like to be rehired after their experience here. At least I don't have any colleagues who were cut and then rehired. ______ However, I would like to know what's the percentage of those who were rehired after being laid off... — read more
What the actual fu-k - Allstate benefits
I’ve been with this company for 5 years now in customer delivery, and I just found out my benefits totally changed without any prior notice. I filled out the virtual paperwork declaring myself as a never-smoker (which is honest) and a lower 401(k)... — read more
How is that possible?
Imagine doing everything the same as before, perhaps even trying harder. However, Allstate was happy with how you were doing the job before, and now it it's not. I’m still the same person, I’m still doing the same job, I’m still just as... — read more
Allstate Pay Increases 2022
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Use office as an advantage
I've been applying for jobs and one of the things I've been highlighting is my willingness to work at the office. I know it might sound obvious and unnecessary but I've been getting great reactions because so many people are looking to work remotely... — read more