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Found 763 of over 887 reviews
3.5
52% Recommend to a Friend
COUNTRY Financial CEO Jim Jacobs
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  • "Great people and outstanding support.(in 68 reviews)
  • "It offers good benefits and time off.(in 54 reviews)
  • "Pay is good(in 33 reviews)
  • "Friendly and training is good(in 32 reviews)
  • "base salary and optional medical(in 28 reviews)
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  1. 5.0
    Former Employee

    Country is a great company

    May 17, 2023 - Business Analyst 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    They really are very understanding of employees needs

    Cons

    None I can think of

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  2. 2.0
    Current Employee, less than 1 year

    There’s better insurance companies

    May 23, 2023 - Insurance Agent 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Opportunity to have your agency and place the people in your environment that you want work with.

    Cons

    You do not own your book of business. You better network and network a lot. Be willing to put the hours in . The rates are horrible unless someone has perfect credit and their home is within 10 years old and within city limits

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  4. 1.0
    Former Employee, more than 10 years

    Shadows of what it was

    May 3, 2023 - Various Positions in Atlanta, GA
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    As an insurance company, they do put the client first. Great claim paying. Some wonderful people work at the company.

    Cons

    Leadership is not qualified Massive and uncomfortable changes force fed Quality people are run out Leadership has zero industry experience Rates continue to increase 10%+ year, clients leaving Commission levels are unattainable Below average products, above average pricing

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    1 person found this review helpful
  5. 3.0
    Former Employee, more than 1 year

    Confused Rollout of Comp Plan

    Jan 22, 2023 - Licensed Insurance Representative 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
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    Pros

    They are a good company for insurance in both personal and business. The most important thing is good customer service for which they excel.

    Cons

    The rollout of the new Sales Comp plan last spring was chaotic and confused. For newer reps who had not developed a book of business yet, the new plan was a recipe for failure. Without enough business to earn a descent living, I ended up taking another job to survive and the sign on bonus and monthly allowance was not enough. I left there and months later one of the allowances of $4000 was requested back from me. Working there cost me money.

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    4 people found this review helpful
  6. 1.0
    Current Employee, more than 10 years

    A company in crisis

    Apr 30, 2023 -  in Pekin, IL
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    work here to be experience pure disfunction.

    Cons

    Work here to watch management work tirelessly to eek more work out of you for less pay. It never stops.... never.

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    2 people found this review helpful
  7. 5.0
    Current Employee, more than 1 year

    Core values

    Apr 22, 2023 - Internal Wholesaler in Bloomington, IL
    Recommend
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    Pros

    Work/life balance, core values, hybrid schedule, annual pay raises and bonuses

    Cons

    I don’t really have any

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  8. 1.0
    Former Employee, more than 10 years

    Culture is severely outdated; leadership helps friends and no one else.

    Mar 20, 2023 - Anonymous Employee 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Ekkk. Best reasons to work at CF? There are a few good people there however the majority is a lost cause. New executive leadership has managed to completely derail and progress towards culture. Company is in a state of fix it quick because they haven’t been growing as they needed. However the plan in place is not working. Wait, sorry. This was supposed to be a “Pro”. I’ll end how I led, ekkk.

    Cons

    I honestly don’t think there is enough room. To start there are many “diversity” groups that promote diversity but that isn’t really what CF really wants. They say they want people of various cultures and backgrounds but in my experience they discriminate against these groups. Female led “women in insurance” groups yet the ringleader is a mean girl at heart ready to tear down anyone that doesn’t act, think or agree with her. The culture here is complete 1909, which I believe is the year this organization began. Insurance agents come and they go, there is little support for them to make it, zero significant movements toward technology, no belief system in valuing employees (they took away a few benefits, including tenure and recognition awards), weak benefits at best. Even current employees seek health coverage on spousal plans because the healthcare programs are so costly with terrible coverage - so good luck if you aren’t married. All in all, this company needs to learn that there is value in putting your employees first. If they feel valued, liked, appreciated and fairly compensated then they’ll show that in their work output to you. Oh, I think if forgot to mention, it’s still the good ole boys system around there so unless you’re friends with the right people be satisfied sitting in the same seat for years to come. Most leadership needs to go. This company would probably benefit from having fresh OUTSIDE perspective and people who know what they’re doing instead of playing chess with friends. There is a reason people leave by the hundreds, so unless you’re in dire need of a paycheck, I’d try to find a better company. Believe me, they’re out there.

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    3 people found this review helpful
  9. 3.0
    Current Employee, less than 1 year

    It's okay

    Apr 19, 2023 - Billing Services in Bloomington, IL
    Recommend
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    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Benefits Extensive training Room for advancement

    Cons

    Hiring bonus was misleading Management is rarely in office Mislead on work from home options

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  10. 4.0
    Current Employee

    Great Company Culture

    Apr 7, 2023 - Senior Sourcing Consultant 
    Recommend
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    Pros

    The company has retained its family oriented and friendly culture. Work/life balance is valued in word and deed.

    Cons

    Chronic short staffing creates difficulties in execution.

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  11. 2.0
    Former Employee, less than 1 year

    Nothing but a call center job

    Apr 7, 2023 - Personal Lines Underwriter in Bloomington, IL
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Somewhat nice people, not much help when needed for new hires

    Cons

    cheap pay compared to Industry

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    2 people found this review helpful
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COUNTRY Financial has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 887 reviews left anonymously by employees. 52% of employees would recommend working at COUNTRY Financial to a friend and 50% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has decreased by -7% over the last 12 months.

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, COUNTRY Financial employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at COUNTRY Financial. This rating has decreased by -12% over the last 12 months.

52% of COUNTRY Financial employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated COUNTRY Financial 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

According to reviews on Glassdoor, employees commonly mention the pros of working at COUNTRY Financial to be culture, career development, benefits and the cons to be senior leadership, management.

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