If it sounds too good to be true... it IS - Insurance Agent Kemper Employee Review

1.0
Jan 27, 2014
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Pros

There are none. They will promise you the world and in the end, you will have less than

Cons

You know those get rich quick schemes that come on TV late at night. The ones that "guarantee" you will be able to go from rich to poor in 3 weeks. That's pretty much how I would describe the lies told by Reserve National, during the hiring process. They manipulate agents into believing they can make more money than they know what to do with: retire early and buy a private island. Do NOT be deceived by the manipulative tactics of the hiring team. Unfortunately, Reserve National's compensation statistics are only for the top 1%. There is ZERO base pay. Pay is solely commission based. As an agent, you will be responsible for ALL fuel spent driving hours a day to meet potential clients. You will only receive a check from Reserve IF you happen to actually sell a policy. A very difficult task do to underwriting policies and costs. Say you visit 12 people in a week and only 1 purchases a policy. You will only be compensated for that 1 client. The other client consultations were a waste of your gas money... and time. Please, have more self respect and do not work for Reserve National. It was an unnecessary learning experience for myself. Oh, and they do not offer any benefits. Not even health insurance for their own employees. #SCAM

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Remote role, starting pay is $93k and the selection of benefits are great.

Cons

As an experienced major loss adjuster with decades in the industry, I found this to be one of the most heavily micromanaged claims environments I have worked in. In my experience, file management was closely monitored with significant emphasis on diary compliance, activity metrics, documentation, and "clicks," leaving little opportunity to focus on thoughtful claim handling. The expected inventory was communicated to be approximately 150 to 175 exposures, which I found difficult to reconcile with the level of investigation, litigation management, and customer service expected on complex claims. Despite hiring experienced adjusters, there was virtually no autonomy in managing files, and independent claim judgment was significantly limited by constant oversight and administrative metrics. Training did not adequately prepare new adjusters to navigate the company's proprietary software, numerous internal policies, and complex coverage determinations, including issues involving unlisted drivers, unlisted vehicles, and policy cancellations for non-payment of premium. I found the performance standards and metrics to be unrealistic given the workload and the level of training provided. Management communication was frequent and often disruptive. In my experience, there were regular interruptions throughout the workday by phone calls, Teams messages, emails, and redundant diary reminders, making it difficult to maintain focus on complex claims. Expectations regarding video calls were also inconsistent. I was initially told that my attire during unscheduled video calls was not a concern, but later instructed to dress professionally at all times because supervisors could initiate video calls without notice. Although the company emphasizes inclusion and employee support, my experience was that management's actions did not always align with those values. After raising concerns through HR regarding management, I was placed on a Performance Improvement Plan shortly thereafter and ultimately my employment ended. That was my personal experience, and prospective employees should consider it when evaluating the company's culture. This position may be a good fit for individuals who are comfortable working in a highly structured, metrics-driven environment with constant management oversight. However, if you value professional judgment, autonomy, consistent expectations, and the ability to independently manage complex claims, my experience suggests this may not be the right environment.

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