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    GNY Insurance Companies Reviews

    Updated June 9, 2018
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    1. "Great place to grow and develop"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      Nice co-workers, approachable management, great place to grow

      Cons

      low authority levels which result in micro-management

    2. "Underwriter"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at GNY Insurance Companies full-time

      Pros

      Company has made may beneficial changes to keep up with a changing (younger / technology) industry.

      Cons

      Salary, micromanage employees

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    3. Helpful (3)

      "Employees Are Treated Like Children"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in New York, NY
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in New York, NY
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at GNY Insurance Companies full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      GNY has carved out a nice little niche for themselves in the market and they are very good at what they do. There are some good people that work here, who are courteous and knowledgeable. That is about it

      Cons

      There is a huge disconnect between senior management and lower level employees. Management has no clue what it takes to get stuff done here and the frustrations that employees face on a daily basis. Underwriters have no authority to make decisions and everything must be referred. There is no trust afforded to people. There are also certain managers here who are extremely condescending to lower level/new employees, who are made to feel like children. I think one of the senior underwriting managers has a graduate degree in micromanaging. Work from home privileges are not extended to all employees. The office is straight out of 1987. Some of the filing cabinets here (and the paperwork in them) are older than some of the employees. Seriously outdated and depressing office environment.

      Advice to Management

      Pay attention to your employees. If you spent half as much time listening to your employees as you do coddling your brokers, this would be a much better place to work. As stated in other reviews, the office is in serious need of updating. Both the decorations and furniture are 1980's vintage. A modernization would go a long way in making people happier.

      GNY Insurance Companies Response

      Apr 23, 2018 – VP Human Resources

      As the author of this review states, GNY is “very good at what they do.” There is a reason for this. Relationships are important to GNY. We believe in developing careers from the ground up and that... More

    4. "UA"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at GNY Insurance Companies full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      I'm trying to think of some but other than some of the people being nice, there aren't any.

      Cons

      The company micro - manages. The environment is not upbeat and the company is stuck in the 70's. They talk about people and their performance openly as if you can't hear the conversions, and the training program is non-stop existent.

      Advice to Management

      Start paying attention to morale. Develop an actual training program that provides necessary materials before sending people out to fail at the task given. Trial by error is not a good way to keep employees. Updating equipment and furniture to make the work environment a bit more comfortable would also be helpful.

    5. "New to GNY"

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      Current Employee - Senior Production Underwriter in Havertown, PA
      Current Employee - Senior Production Underwriter in Havertown, PA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at GNY Insurance Companies full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Very Flat Company, they listen to their employees, Family type atmosphere

      Cons

      None so far, right now

    6. "Administrative"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at GNY Insurance Companies full-time

      Pros

      Stable job, flexibility, friendly coworkers

      Cons

      Low pay and difficult to grow in the company

    7. Helpful (4)

      "East Brunswick office on the move"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in East Brunswick, NJ
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in East Brunswick, NJ
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at GNY Insurance Companies full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      None since management wont communicate w/ employees.

      Cons

      Everything is a secret as if this is a top secret company.

      Advice to Management

      There has been rumors that the East Brunswick office is moving to Edison and the rumors are in the NY office too also some VP are sharing this w/ their family and the employees who are effected by this big move are not told about this up coming move and this will really affect a lot of employees and their future we should be told and have an opinion on how to proceed since travelling to a very busy area like Edison will be difficult.

      GNY Insurance Companies Response

      Dec 12, 2017 – VP Human Resources

      Rumors are harmful and normally not worthy of being addressed, but since this anonymous employee is spreading a rumor in this posting, a response seems warranted. Certain employees must be involved... More

    8. "Excellent"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at GNY Insurance Companies full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great team work! Everyone was very welcoming. Some employees are negative Nelly’s but there is great opportunity within the organization. Z

      Cons

      Lower salary - vacation days very low. Bonus I am
      Not sure about yet. A lot of positive changes taking place we can see !

      Advice to Management

      Doing a great job

      GNY Insurance Companies Response

      Feb 9, 2018 – Talent Acquisition Specialist

      Thank you for your honest feedback. We continually look to stay competitive relative to the size of our organization and our competitors. We hope implementing programs such as student loan payback... More

    9. "Liability Claims Examiner"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in New York, NY
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in New York, NY

      I have been working at GNY Insurance Companies full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Stable company with pension plan

      Cons

      Small company not much for job growth

    10. "Good Place to Start"

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      Current Employee - Claims Adjuster Trainee in East Brunswick, NJ
      Current Employee - Claims Adjuster Trainee in East Brunswick, NJ
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at GNY Insurance Companies full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Friendly environment which fosters growth & improvement. The company will help you with the costs of materials & exams where other companies will make you pay for yourself. Management gives you plenty of training & guidance and you can ask whenever you have questions.

      Cons

      Limited opportunities for growth. There is a clear ceiling.

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the good work

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