If I had to sum up in one word what bothers me the most here and why I'm leaving, then it's disorganization. Why does everything have to be a mess? Instead of leadership fixing that mess, no, the opposite is happening, it’s getting worse. I... — read more
Brandt is a down to earth Executive
Everyone here talks about how bad he is, but anyone who worked for Esurance will know that he was a nice guy who genuinely cared about front line claims workers. He also deserves to be an executive.
Union now!
It worked for those folks in New York against Amazon, let's get it done!
Why do we send jobs overseas?
We make all our money here in the States. So why do we spend that money overseas? It makes no sense, we are just making our nation poorer, we ship all that money to someone who has nothing to do with this nation, on the contrary those foreign... — read more
Why did Shapiro leave Liberty
Would be interesting to know the back story…
LawDept 1st Quarter Meeting
What the he-l was that? What the he-l was wrong with Gerard? Rhonda revealed that she may actually have a personality. So many unexplained acronyms and programs and metrics... And nice to know that if we're stressed it's just because we... — read more
Allstate Connections Meeting
Here we go!!!!!
Honest Question
Would you settle for a slightly lesser paying job then the one you have at Allstate, but knowing that you will be going to a less stressful working atmosphere and a place that is not so toxic.
Wilson/Brandt/Shapiro likely have the SAME benefits
For those complaining about benefits, the thing people don’t understand is that these guys likely have the SAME COVERAGE as front line employees, when it comes to health/dental/vision/hsa With a big company, the same benefits have to be offered to... — read more
Benefits Improvement
How would you improve benefits at Allstate. I'd like to see pet insurance added. I'd also like to see the limit on dental increased, it should be $3,000 as dental services increased the price in generall. Finally, it'd be great if they were to set up... — read more
Captive Agent Program
I do not like the captive agent program. You can’t make a living on 7% new and renewal The work from home pajama agent has no future.
Transformative Growth
What are your thoughts about Transformative Growth
Allstate stock at 141.80
Looks like Wilson, Brandt, and Shapiro might get a ultra luxury retirement after all.
Would you recommend your kids to come and work for Allstate?
Would you suggest to them to come and work for us?
Wonder if Wilson ever shopped at Sears as an Executive.
Back when Tom was a big Sears executive, I wonder if he actually bought his suits and home furnishings there, or if he thought he was too good to shop there..
Something big is coming
Wall Street has gotten wind of something big that is happening with Allstate. I am willing to bet that a major merger or buyout will be announced soon………….
Consumer reports 10 worst insurance companies
Way to go, Allstate, you’re number 1, 4 and 10 on the list of the worst car insurance companies according to Consumer Reports. Consumer Reports: 10 Lowest-Rated Auto Insurers (#1 is worst) Esurance Property and Casualty Insurance... — read more
Why the staffing shortages
Considering the extended UI is gone, and there are no more stimmy checks coming, anyone else kind it surprised we still have a staffing shortage?
Everything from top to bottom at Allstate was awful
I still have nightmares from working there.
3/22 meeting?
What went on? New layoffs?
Would be a shame if...
Someone has been in contact with an organization like Project Veritas for the last couple years and has been sending them every thing DEI, TG, and layoff related and a big expose is in the works... If only...
What is your opinion on the Alleghany purchase?
How does this impact the industry? Warren Buffett is buying Alleghany in a deal valued at almost $12 billion. What are your thoughts?
Turnover is high for a good reason
If anybody wonders why turnover is so high, here are just a few reason off the top of my head: Management chooses favorites, screws over everybody else There is little to no room for advancement Hours are bad and work/life balance is... — read more
Who else is tired of The term “Transactional Growth”?
Such a lame excuse of a plan that is failing market share.
I wonder how Glenn treat the employees that work for his animal charity
Would be interesting to know..
Long play
Allstate is forecasting continued inflation and long term struggles for the average American. This is the reason for the current positioning. People will be looking for the lowest cost option during the recession vs paying more for quality service... — read more
It's a big mess when someone leaves
In fact, this place was always disorganized, but given the large turnover, it's now become very noticeable. I am always worried when one of my colleagues announces that he or she is leaving, because after that there is chaos over who will take over... — read more
Offices start reopening March 21st
Per email from HR. Starting with Merchandise Mart in Chicago on 3/21. We were told this morning Hudson re-opens sometime in May. Does anyone really believe their numbers that about half of all employees want to return to the office? Said department... — read more
Stories like this one make me ashamed to work here
How an Upper Dublin homeowner fought Allstate for months to settle his claim from Hurricane Ida “Kicking you when you’re down,” Cummings, 60, said of his insurer, Allstate, which he had used for about 20 years for home and auto insurance... — read more
New bonus program
How desperate of a move is it to try to entice employees with customer retention/growth? Oh yeah now I will try harder to retain customers with the limited time I already have…. We averaged 1.5% last year and you can bet your a-s it’ll be lower this... — read more
Why isn’t Brandt doing more to help front line workers
A lot of people say he cares about front line workers, but what is he really even doing to help them?
Leadership is too busy with themselves
Sometimes it seems to me that leadership is so busy with themselves that they forget to lead. Everyone here is more interested in the future of Allstate than they are. What are some results or improvements in this company that they have... — read more
Capitalism strikes again
Allstate is being ran the same way America has been ran for hundreds of years. By exploiting cheap labor to maximize gains. And just like the other times, the 1% laughs at us all while you blame the brown people for stealing your job. And just like... — read more
Is there an end to it?
I am aware that we cannot influence leadership decisions but I still cannot be completely indifferent to what is happening here, at least as long as I am still here. How much longer will Allstate continue to hire overseas? Is there an end to this... — read more
Special Separation Plan round 2
Voluntary separation opportunities were provided to selected bonus level leaders in 2021. Any credible insight on whether they take another shot at thinning the herd to reduce expenses or make room for coveted external talent in 2022?
Offshore jobs
Why are we using India when they oppose is in the UN regarding Russian invasion? Allstate, get on the right side of PR, why support India?