It takes about half a year before a new hire knows if he/she liked a company and whether he/she can fit into the company's culture. But have you noticed how newbies stay shorter and shorter? If I were the leadership, this would be a worry for me. — read more
Great Article
Rumor is that State Farm monitors this page. I hope so. They don't give employees a voice anywhere else. Read this! ... — read more
How about those salary adjustments!
Wow! This is some BS. Yet again raise the base a F@ck the people who have been doing the job. How about raising everyone since you know that the salaries are not enough. Here is a raise and oh sorry it was absorbed because we need more people... — read more
Not giving opinions on anything at work
Unfortunately, I learned the hard way that it is not wise to express opinions at SF. Although employees should be encouraged to give their opinions regarding relevant topics for the company, this is not the case here. My intentions were good... — read more
Number 2 by ‘22 actually happened
So much for the hoopla for the 100 year anniversary. Overtaken by Progressive in 2021. What was that 20 mil bonus for again?... — read more
Moving up into a management position
I believe there are many here who are trying to get into management. But how to achieve this? What I've noticed is that those who want to become a manager for all the wrong reasons usually succeed at it. On the other hand, those who really have... — read more
Renters team dissolved yesterday
I got inside info that the renters instance of guidewire rollout was immediately stopped yesterday four months before go live. Resources were told they will merge to support auto go live which already has existing staff soooo come layoff time guess... — read more
That’s a wrap folks
20 plus years. 10 in leadership. A year of interviewing for a promotion from MG2 to MG3 and not even a bite. I’m remote and apparently not worth a relo to the company. Seems they throw out one bone to relo folks per wave. But that’s it for me... — read more
There is life after this job
I was laid off after 8 years with the company in 2019. I never looked back and now I'm an independent consultant doing what I love. There is life after this job, don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
Morning Shaming
Does SF claims still do the silly morning meeting with the board and everyones stats?
State Farm CEO BONUS
So we’re down in the the mud struggling while the CEO got a $22.4mil bonus on top of his 2.1mil salary. So we only need to save money so that he can buy a summer home.
SF is motivating employees out the door
https://hbr.org/2022/11/are-you-being-quiet-fired Quiet Firing Warning Signs Changes related to work responsibilities: Reassigning important job responsibilities to other employees Demoting an employee, or changing their job... — read more
State Farm Needs To Get Rid Of Agents
I have worked in both underwriting and claims. This company would be better off without agents and their equally incompetent staff members. When it comes to writing insurance agents do not know the policy or the product we expect them to sell... — read more
GEICO Layoffs
During an industry analyst call last week GEICO reported a loss of over 900,000 policies YTD. Production down 4.6%. Combined ratio 108 . They reported layoffs have begun in Marketing, IT and HR. Claim staffing is under “evaluation.”
The Emporer has No Clothes
I cannot and do not take management seriously. My claim inventory is at 438. I am getting between 8-11 reassigned/ new claims daily. I am required to take calls all day on Mondays and a one other day a week (floating) and told to work my claims in... — read more
Ship is sinking!!!! Big Dog 2.0!
LOL! So the ship is starting to sink! CCC sales got an email last week saying they are going to shut down sales for the time being. Several states have basically stopped writing new business but no one will discuss that! Can't make this up! The... — read more
They cannot fix the problems
In fact, I'm not sure if the leadership is incapable of fixing the problems or if they simply don't care enough to fix them. In any case, there are more and more problems at SF and it is hard to understand where all this is going. Could someone... — read more
Fumes = LOC Remote employees
Company runs on fumes.
Atlanta Offices Sold in Lease-Buy-Back
What's with SF selling back to the developer two Atlanta towers in a lease buy-back deal? Is the hub idea being moth-balled? https://www.bisnow.com/atlanta/news/deal-sheet/the-weeks-atlanta-deal-sheet-kdc-buys-the-farm-116074
Very few talented people are still here
It is surprising to me that SF still has a few capable and talented employees working here at all. Most of them left a long time ago and I wonder if the leadership is aware of the mistake they made in allowing such employees to go to the... — read more
Career progress
I am not adequately compensated for my performance. I think I made the biggest mistake because I stayed here for a long time, even though my career did not progress at all. I don't believe that there are many people whose careers here have... — read more
This Needs To Be Said
Many (and tempted to say most) in office claims adjusters are trash. The reason many of you find yourselves being micromanaged is because you lack in personal accountability and IQ. Period. I will never understand why some here feel they deserve... — read more
INJ CA in PHX getting $2/hr bonus as a test
6 month test. Ttargeted premium differential was put in place for employees meeting all of the following criteria: Located in the Phoenix Hub, and Work in Claims or Enterprise Care Center, and In a job aligned with compensation grades 1, 2, or... — read more
State Farm investor news?
Does anyone know what their numbers are these days? If like most carriers, they are losing money but how much? They do not share this info to the public? Are they finally taking an auto rate increase in NY NJ?
Mandatory extra hours
Some colleagues think that terminating an employee who refused to work overtime is illegal, but I'm not sure about that. I wouldn't want to refuse to work the mandated overtime because I still need this job and I'm trying to keep it until I get... — read more
Money over customer service
Company cares more about its shareholders than customer service - people waiting on hold for 30 mins to file a claim should be punishable by jail.
TL OT Requirement
For TL, we're required to work a certain amount of OT hours per team but only actual hours over 40 per handler count toward the total. So if you take PTO your hours dont count toward the total. They tried to say it's related to being over budget and... — read more
Newly Hired State Farm Claims Person Info.
Me; Mid 40s, 10yr Remote employee in Banking with a BAS in business. High GPA. Moved sideways in CS, claims at 35,000 a year. CEO embezzled and the company dissolved. True story. Lol Trouble I’m seeing is most jobs want you to know Salesforce, or... — read more
Wrong way/ right way
Maybe this will sound harsh and certainly not a popular opinion, but I think that many people overestimate themselves and think that after they leave this place will completely fall apart. Moreover, sometimes it seems to me that many here even wish... — read more
Stay conversations and talking about wage benefits video
Love how they expect people to have a conversation with their TM about staying with the company, I for one did not feel comfortable talking with my TM about all the areas SF could improve to retain good employees. Why would I put a target on my back... — read more
Life after State Farm
Left in 2018 after 10 years with the company…..did not like the way the place was and is going…..I left, Please if you’re miserable here, leave……There is life outside and after State Farm
My god I hate this place
Hate this company hate tipsturd’s millions while work loads double during Covid. Horrible company, horrible management, horrible treatment of policy holders, horrible claims
Stress on stress
It's Saturday morning and I did not take any OT for next week. Last night I dreamed of demands I haven't finished and IALs that I have to send in Monday OR ELSE. Pretty sure I need to get out of here very very soon. Actively looking
Worst run department
Is there any department that is run worse than TL?
Rumor or Truth?
Has anyone heard the rumor of in 2024 they will offer the following: add 2 years to your age or add 2 years to your years of service add 4 years to your age or add 4 years to your years of service Any truth to this?
TL new people
So I’m on my break in the Illinois operations center, and see TL with 25-30 new people here for new hire orientation. How can one section need this many people? What kind of turnover is this claim section having?
No professionalism
I haven't been here for a long time, but I'm surprised by the amount of unprofessionalism that I honestly didn't expect here. Moreover, the one who tries to be professional starts to stick out from the rest and that's the way to get into trouble... — read more
Save your health
It's sad how many people neglect their health here. When accumulated stress starts affecting mental and physical health, it is often too late. Don't let that happen to you. Is it even possible to avoid the enormous everyday stress here? Not... — read more
Micromanagement instead of layoffs
If I were a manager, it would be really hard for me to be constantly monitoring employees and micromanaging every aspect of their work process. But my manager seems to enjoy it. Admittedly, this may be done with the intention to make people leave... — read more