Working at Allstate in Northbrook, IL: 37 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Northbrook, IL Area

"Allstate in itself is an ok company. The benefits are decent, 401k, healthcare, PTO is great. The problem I have is with the job more than with the company, but the company doesn’t help. The metrics they implement on a weekly sometimes daily basis are highly unrealistic. They always add on more work but don’t take any away. Little by little, they fill up your plate and then crack the whip when you can’t get it done because you’re overwhelmed. The only way to get it done is to work long days. Many of us often work 12-15 hour days in our roles."

"Working at Allstate is a great experience as advocates cutting edge technologies for its solutions."

"I have worked at Allstate for more than 20 years. My experience spans multiple technology disciplines and I have created business value in each role. I recently saved my organization $30M by developing a software platform to help agents choose the best product while building a high-performance global team."

"I am currently working for Allstate insurance company as Field Sales Leader. In my position i am responsible for managing a performance of 48 independent insurance agents and bring 5 new independent contractors and 20 agency staff members each year which i am successful at consistently."

"I have worked with Allstate since 2019 as a contractor. I have found it to be a strong company with good values and an emphasis on customer retention."

"Allstate, especially in Marketing and Corporate Relations, is a company filled with perks. It's a great place to be if you're not caught up in politics or surrounded by toxic personalities. Being surrounded by that day in and day out is draining and a waste of resources, and it oftentimes is tolerated."

"Large company. High Turnover. Does not value dedication and loyalty. Good company to learn the insurance business, and then get out. If you stay too long, your growth will be stifled instead of nurtured and you won't realize it because the company is so segmented that the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing. Be careful of who you report to. One "green" manager can make or break your career. Performance can be evaluated very subjectively. Make sure you CYA."

"All around great company to work for."

"Great place to work at, especially if you are in the Northbrook headquarters, a lot of opportunities to grow within the company, as the company offers all the tools you need to improve your skills or learn new ones. Work-life balance is great, company promotes balancing your life, also offers many family-oriented events throughout the year."

"I loved working for the company, the atmosphere was very friendly."

"I have worked for over 4 years with All State. If given the chance I am willing to work with them again."

"I have worked at Allstate since 2012. I have found that Technology and Operations team is rather slow in adopting / adjusting to change. As an insurance company it is very conservative in its choices, and decisions are made extremely slowly. This is not a place for someone who is used to a fast paced work environment."

"Allstate is a stodgy company. Only a few favorites get promotions based on who they know. Most employee talent is wasted. Management is mainly made up of frightened people who are only looking out for themselves. The company talks as if they care about employees, but their actions do not conform. Every year there are more take aways from benefits, opportunities, etc."

"Allstate has a reputation of caring for their staff based on a long term commitment to their staff and ethical behaviour. Hower, the current administaration is out to protect itself at whatever cost and loyaly, competence or potential is trumped by finaccial consideration. No one is safe except the inner circle until a board change occurs."

What do you like about working at Allstate?

"Some of the business management were inspirational and visionary leaders."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"if you are a contractor make sure you understand whether there will be off-hours support and if you will be paid for it. I was not told my manager didn't want to pay overtime and kept contractors who would work overtime who would not mind not getting paid for it."

What don't you like about working at Allstate?

"My direct management in ARS IT was horrible. They lied to me and fired me."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would put a better focus on the employees and the customers."