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Managers micro-manage everything and have NO appreciation for how hard their team works. They waste so much money on outside agencies/companies and spend more time in meetings than actually getting anything done. They don't bother to utilize the talent and knowledge of their own teams, except to have them do their work for them. 

Most managers are also only out for themselves and don't care who they step on to keep their jobs. It's not a supportive, encouraging environment for most team members, and speaking to HR does not help with any issues that arise. 

The company claims to support "promoting from within," but this is clearly not followed in many departments. People are  brought in from the outside with no experience so they can be pushed around and told what to do by management. 

Also, the company claims to be "not for profit" but this is clearly not followed if you look at the extremely high salaries its VPs and executives are paid. The President & CEO takes home more than $1 million per year, while other positions in the company are overlooked for any increases/bonuses.

Great company.  Not for profit.  Active in community.  Competitive with other similar companies.  
Strategic planning for prospects (prospecting), calling potential or existing customers/clients and setting appointments for meeting.  Reviewing needs and presenting options/products that could assist.  if purchase made, delivery of the certificates came thereafter.
Learned the life insurance side of the insurance industry and financial products.  Management was very helpful and personable all the way up to the CEO in Omaha, NE.  Good workplace culture in a tough life insurance industry environment.  Hardest part of the job was having to make calls to set up appointments with people who most generally do not like receiving phone calls from salespersons.  Most enjoyable parts of the job was being able to make my own schedule, traveling, and meeting new people in the effort to explain things to them and help if needed.

As a sales rep and now manager I have seen all the levels of management.  WoodmenLife is working hard to move its processes into the 21st century.  Built on insurance sales combined with community service, WoodmenLife is a different kind of insurance company.  I like the fact that you get to know all the people in the organization from the sales rep level all the way to the CEO on a first name basis.  The benefits are second to none unlike some of the other insurance companies out there(most have none).  Prospecting is by far the hardest thing about this job(sales rep).  Part of that is the fault of the reps.  As a rep you have to do the things no one else wants to do.  Walk up and say hi to someone.  Introduce yourself.  Ask, ask, ask people for appointments, needs and to buy.

I have been in the insurance industry for many, many years.  I did not know how much better it could be working for a not-for-profit.  The benefits and compensation are top notch.  There is a lot to learn but there is help every step of the way.  I love the fact that each day there is something to learn.  There are so many opportunities and ways to help people and also earn a great living for yourself and family. WoodmenLife sees the value in everyone...not just the young.   It's rare to find a career in insurance sales that can provide benefits and a 401k.  There is even the ability to expand yourself into the securities business with Woodmen Financial Services.  We have it all at WoodmenLife.  It's the best decision I could have made career wise. 

I worked for WoodmenLife for almost 5 years. Every day holds something new, and management is very supportive. WoodmenLife, as a whole, is a fun place to be. They truly value their employees and they are always making sure everyone is happy and engaged. Compensation is fair, it even could be considered above market in some departments. There are plenty of opportunities for advancement, and management highly encourages all employees to work toward additional education and betterment. The CEO is extremely personable, involved in home office functions, and knows everyone by name. If I ever relocate back to the Omaha area, I would definitely consider working there again. Great place, great people.

It's a great company to work for if you are good at marketing and servicing insurance. They provide a good benefits package. Most of your time you have very little oversight, so you need to a highly motivated self starter. They provide a training course at their home office in Omaha that lasts a week. You also get support training from the local managers at meetings and management will help you work with your customers in the field. The hardest part of the job is prospecting for new accounts and the most enjoyable part of the job is helping people plan for their future. The company offers incentives on commissions for new employees for the first two years.

A typical day included calling clients to set appointments, going to appointments, delivering policies, driving around in the community to obtain new business and answering questions from clients regarding their insurance policies. I have learned to talk to complete strangers like never before. I do feel the management team need some help.  The workplace culture is very friendly and welcoming.  The hardest part of the job was telling clients the company wouldn't insure them. The most enjoyable part of the job is all the new people I get to meet.

Horrible Communication. Micromanagement by upper management. Fake and insincere personalities. Unclear who you are directly reporting to and when. You end up drowning in meetings and reports and your time to actually DO your job AND have a life becomes nonexistent.  NOT a healthy job. 

I loved my job. I felt important, challenged and respected. I worked in the same department the whole time I was there. I worked closely with several levels of management as well as sales associates while in a training environment. I was responsible for ordering and maintaining department and training materials, I took on the responsibility of running the onsite company store on top of my regular work load. In order to keep both positions running smoothly my time management and organizational skills were required daily. Unfortunately my department was reorganized and my position was eliminated.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Must be a self starter. You need to know a lot of peopleto be successful. Local management attempts to help, but is stretched thin. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Home office is overrun by executives with little experience on the ground. They always are changing something with little explanation.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Ok. Fraternalism used to be a driving force. By the time I left, it was becoming less and less of a factor.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
You set your own hours. No leads are provided for the most part.

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