I’ve been gone from Allstate for well over a year and just got a letter in the mail that my equipment was never returned, threatening to take “more formal means to obtain Allstate’s property or that property’s monetary value”. Thankfully I had the... — read more
The longest two weeks
After I quit, Allstate literally swamped me with work like never before and now I’m wondering how to survive the last days here. I’m probably not the only one who had that experience? I wanted to leave professionally, honorably and quietly, but... — read more
Sad state of affairs
With my team, it's like a revolving door. Good people are jumping ship and I can't blame them. In addition to layoffs, there's a silent exodus happening that nobody is acknowledging. I shouldn't be surprised, they want as many people gone as... — read more
ACRONYMS
I have worked for Allstate for quite a few years. Due to the manner the divisions are isolated from each other and a lack of transparency from above, may I suggest WE STOP USING ACRONYMS when posting about particular work units, locations, etc? ... — read more
Awful culture, constantly shifting metrics, subpar overpriced products
Did I miss anything?
Poll: Do you really like working from home?
Please be sincere...
Tom retirement?
Ya think Tom cashes out leaving Glenn holding the bag prior to the big switch to India?
AllState and Chicago. HO
I am no longer with Allstate after a 25+ year career and even longer family career. I was four when AllState became a part of my life because my father became an agent and GREW this company. AllState changed as corporations do because profitability... — read more
Takes from our town hall today
When questions of layoffs came up all they would say is we are in a long period of change and that we need to remain open to change. They would not deny layoffs when asked for "yes or no". One brave soul asked if lack of transparency is ordered from... — read more
Claims Disaster.
There are 119 adjusters in my zone handling a combination of 23676 claims. This comes to an average of 199 claims each (rounded up). Mind you this is the AVERAGE. We have some adjusters over 400, and the majority of those under 100 are new... — read more
What is happening with ASDU?
Haven't heard a peep out of here and we are going straight ahead with projects and process building and business as usual. Doesn't seem at all like layoffs going on here.
How sure are you that there will be severance?
I don't have any insights, but I'm a little worried about the likelihood that there will be no severance in the next rounds of layoffs (when they happen). Honestly, I’m still here just for the severance pay, which I wouldn’t want to miss out on... — read more
Offshoring is destroying us
Let's face it, whatever work gets offshored it ends up dropping in quality significantly. This is not me trying to say that we are inherently smarter, just that there is a language and background barrier that prevents people from outside of the U.S... — read more
Good Morning Allstaters!
It's time to transform.
Getting fired has temporary alternatives
You can deliver pizzas and make $600-$800 a weeks And work some day shifts at Whole Foods. They are hiring at $15/hr minimum There are always options
Update on Transformative Growth Meetings
These meetings that are starting this week will NOT be layoff announcements. They are the "rah rah Transformative Growth is great" meetings from the home office suits slowly laying the seed for what is coming later this year in terms of the need to... — read more
Things will get even uglier
I think that all those who decided to waste their time here, hoping that they will be paid to leave or be able to quickly find a job in the future, have made a huge mistake. It may sound pessimistic, but I think it will be just the opposite of... — read more
Current Allstate is an embarrassment
I would not admit to ANYONE that I work for that band of vipers….. A total embarrassment. I would rather say I work for the mafia as a bone breaker..
No…not every company does this….
There are American companies whose CEO gave up pay increases, paid bonuses to front line workers or similar good will…..most are privately owned… Coincidentally, those companies usually have the best customer service or results because those... — read more
Sell your awful products in India
Once this plays out, make sure that you do your best to ensure that Allstate fails… Warn friends, family and everyone you come into contact with to avoid Allstate products like a plague. Don’t forget to trash those c@@p to warranties sold at Walmart... — read more
Why do we say that all the talent is long gone?
This seems to be the general argument within the company when debating the reason why things have gone worse. However I donćt find this to be the truth. There are a lot of long time talented employees still at the company and I had the opportunity to... — read more
Whatever happens it was great working with you all
I have been at allstate 7 years. I know a lot of people complain about allstate but before covid it was a good job. Good salary, 20 PTO days that increase to 25 after 5 years, and excellent coworkers. Once covid hit, Tom Wilson and Glenn Shapiro let... — read more
Good luck to all
As a former Employee of Allstate who was lucky to get out in 2020, I wish the best for all of you that may be again going through a stressful time. Keep your chins up. You are better than you will likely be treated. .
Don’t count on severance…
A big focus right now is how to control severance as the next few rounds of layoffs hit..There is talk of moving a large number of people to vendor reporting so when they are laid off, they would not be entitled to Allstate severance. Unknown what... — read more
All Hands On Deck Transformative Growth Meetings
Starting 6/16. Here we go!
All FNOL and most onshore claims processors being outsourced
Announcements to come.
Allstate to Cut 200 Benefits Staffers in Outsourcing Move
Allstate’s benefits segment, which provides group supplemental and health coverage, is planning to eliminate several hundred positions in the insurer’s latest downsizing. By Varada Bhat|June 10, 2022 Allstate’s benefits segment, which provides... — read more
A True Good Transformative Growth Plan
If you can Glenn and Tom you instantly save the company $30+ Million annually, you get rid of the biggest waste of money per dollar as these two provide no worth to the company, you get rid of the horrible direction and processes that are destroying... — read more
These are not going to be layoffs but outright eliminations
Large areas and departments will no longer exist in the United States.
Claims Processors
With all the talk of more layoffs coming; What are the odds of the Claims processor role getting eliminated all together here on the east coast (NY)?
Allstate is hiring contract analysts
That pretty much says it all
ccc largo being cut
fll's given green light to tell employees ccc largo being rif'd. entire ccc largo. may hear something official by 6.16 they say. any more details?
This is too much to deal with
Unfair pay structure and raises Unattainable metric goals we're required to meet Completely disorganized processes and procedures Lack of transparency and proper communication from the top down Indifferent managers who want you to act as a... — read more
I believe the rumors
The reason I believe is because the last time this board was this direct was in 2020 when allstate was assuring no layoffs. Last month in one of my teams huddles my manager said randomly there will be some reorganization but no layoffs. They said... — read more
100% Customer & Agent support to be off shored
The train has left that station, folks. Essentially every service and support function for customers and agencies will be vended. Don’t believe me? Your Allstate benefits support? Now at a ‘near shore’ vendor. How about CCC Unlicensed? Headed down... — read more
Predicting over 8000 layoffs coming up
Based on all the info I am hearing and seeing and with most areas going under almost full control of foreign contractors and moved to India with added automation factored in. And that includes a lot of high level directors and head honchos.