Band C here... I was just informed I qualified for a 2.5% salary increase based on a market, performance and internal equity review. In speaking with my colleagues, It appears only woman of color got the increases and the merit must be IDE... — read more
Please Explain How Transformative Growth will be executed?
Can someone please explain how this seismic shift of going direct is going to be executed. Furthermore, identify how things are going to be different this time in the direct arena compared to the 10 year track record of Esurance ownership. Also, tell... — read more
Research on a new company
Sometimes it may be more important to know what we don't want than what we want. After a few years here, it is now much clearer to me what where I do not want to work. However, how can I fully know that I will not be greeted by the same atmosphere in... — read more
Agent based model is going the way of the dinosaurs
I worked for Allstate for 35 years and held a number of positions both in the field and home office. I retired in November 2020, taking the RIF package. Allstate has always struggled to grow market share organically; rather, they purchase it i.e... — read more
$600 surcharge
While we are at it we also need to see about challenging in the courts the annual blackmail of do biometric screening and tell us your private medical information or else BS. There is a theft of employees that this company has been getting away with... — read more
REINVENTING INSURANCE WAS (AND IS) STILL WRONG
Think Long Term — Jeff Bezos, the Amazon founder and CEO explained the importance of long term thinking nearly two decades ago in his 1997 letter to shareholders. As he said, “We believe that a fundamental measure of our success will be the... — read more
Everyone relax about the vaccine mandate
Regardless of your position either way this mandate is pointless and not worth this site's time. Due to all the federal judges standing in line to rule to halt the mandates and thus not allow companies or the government to enforce them no one will be... — read more
The 100+ employee vaccine mandate
You're just going to have to fire me I guess. I am one of your top performing claims adjusters that stepped up much more than most after your incompetent as--s laid off so many but I now work from home bothering no one. but thanks to the potato in... — read more
Feel ashamed to be a part of this company!
When people ask me where I work, I never say "I work for Allstate” but instead “I work for an insurance company”. Why? Because I have noticed how people react when the name of this company is mentioned to them. Leadership may need to reassess... — read more
Wow, the similarities of AS to now-defunct Circuit City
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2007/03/circ-m30.html Circuit City fired thousands of employees, opting to cut tenured and longterm workers to avoid paying their higher salaries, and the top execs got their bonuses for all the money they saved the... — read more
The Ax has fallen on Lead Counsels
Any word on layoffs?
More issues with Allstate
https://www.dfwpersonalinjurylawyer.com/blog/allstate-worst-insurance-company-for-consumers-.cfm
Look who is ranked #1.
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/11-worst-insurance-companies
What would you miss the least from Allstate?
The least I will miss: Incompetent leadership Being overwhelmed with work Being underpaid for the amount of work I did Daily astronomical stress and a million more negative things I wonder how is possible that I stayed this... — read more
Spyware
Anyone know of tattleware type platforms that Allstate is using to monitor work from home activity? Asking for a friend…
Freeeeeedommmmmm
I just finished my first week at the same job but with a small insurance company and my god is it so much better. Yes, it's only been a week, but all the training and sit alongs I've been doing I know it will be a better life than the black ho-e that... — read more
Allstate Global
Allstate will likely be investing in Spanish speaking countries as it continues to look for ways to save a buck on the handling of claims. South America, Mexico, are hot spots for outsourcing. They will not stop in their quest to outsource as much... — read more
It's sad......
It is sad to work in a company where almost no one has anything nice to say and where everyone is looking to get out as soon as possible and find better opportunities. Recently I spoke to a colleague who is also leaving, we tried to recall any... — read more
This fits perfectly
A Japanese company and a North American company decided to have a canoe race on the St. Lawrence River. Both teams practiced long and hard to reach their peak performance before the race. On the big day, the Japanese won by a mile. The North... — read more
Don’t drink the kool-aid
When they tell you you're safe laugh in their faces. They're just trying to make you feel safe so you would continue working like a horse for miserable pay and benefits while making them look good. As soon as they can find somebody willing to do the... — read more
Some people deserve to work here, right?
Backstabbers like I had the opportunity to meet here don’t deserve to work in any better company.
Avaya
Does anyone else hear their avaya ringing when they’re not even logged into your computer?? I swear i hear it ringing while I’m sleeping..
Unreasonable workload
I visit this forum often and a lot has been written here about unreasonable workloads and high expectations at Allstate. However, no one talked about how they deal with so much work? I mean, the real solution is to find a new job, but in the... — read more
Don't expect any kind of growth here
If you've accepted a job here hoping to see your career grow then you are in for a major disappointment. You will be hindered in any attempts to move forward unless you know the right people or kiss the right butts. Management is in on it, so you... — read more
Just started and wow
This place is an absolute train wreck. This has to be the worst run Fortune 500 out there. The training and garbage equipment is laughable. Wish I’d have heard about this site before coming on board.
Refreshing to see
That at present, there is a company wide RIF from anyone above CSL to....who F knows EVP? All I know is Allstate is chock full of useful id--ts who are overpaid and do nothing in middle management. My CSL could report the to VP of my dept and I... — read more
Leaders miserable too
Recently went to a leader retirement party and had an opportunity to see folks that I hadn’t seen since COVID started. Multiple levels of claim leadership, all miserable. They are between a rock and a wall, trying to keep up morale on their teams... — read more
Documentary
Good news folks! I am currently working with a producer on a documentary about the insurance business and how claims are handled in general. The gist is about the bigger companies in the industry and comparing work conditions, company directives... — read more
It paid off!
I got a job offer! Of course I accepted right away. It's in a completely different industry and I'm ecstatic that I get to give in my notice on Monday. People keep harping on others here to learn new skills and I know many brush it off but for me it... — read more
The feeling when another colleague leaves...........
I’m happy for all the people leaving. And I intend to leave very soon. However, in the meantime, when yet another colleague leaves, the feeling is terrible. I really don't intend to do any extra work anymore, and another colleague leaving means just... — read more
WARNING
If you have the sense to peruse through this site prior to applying at Allstate let this be your warning. Low pay, long hours, and ZERO work/life balance. I can't tell you how miserable our frontline claims folks are and rightly so. They have... — read more
It gets better
It's been a little over two years since I've been laid off. I remember how miserable I was constantly waiting for the axe to fall. I'll never forget that feeling. That last year at Allstate was probably the worst in my life. I remember almost feeling... — read more
Allstate is posting profits yet cutting salaries and staff
Welcome to transformative growth . Allstate like other corporations cut costs, workers and salaries during the pandemic . Allstate made a ki----g during the pandemic . Allstate took away work life balance and doubled the workload for those adjusters... — read more
They should have named this site the water cooler
Cause there is nothing but unfound rumors and unaccountable whining about how terrible your job is out of this group. I do appreciate the daily reads though, it’s saved me money from buying gossip mags at the grocery store. Can our grunts try and... — read more
CSL PAY INCREASED
So CSL pay band has increased from low of 79,900 to 90k.... interesting they do that after letting go about 400 CSLs last November. Does this means Adjuster pay bands are increasing as well? How does this affect the MRR? PDS time will be... — read more
Tips when leaving for a competitor?
How sensitive is Allstate when employees leave for competitors? I’ve got a chance to move to a competitor, but I’m not sure if that’s the best idea. Some tell me that it could jeopardize my professional reputation, and others that I shouldn't worry... — read more
Once upon a time, I used to love my job
Sadly, it's been years since I felt anything even close to that. People who have no idea how to run this company have managed to run it into the ground. The only reason I'm still here is that the pay I receive is still decent. That's it. I also don't... — read more