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    Updated 22 Aug 2019

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    3.5
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    58%
    Recommend to a Friend
    79%
    Approve of CEO
    Combined Insurance CEO Kevin Goulding
    Kevin Goulding
    105 Ratings
    Pros

    • "Great training provided for new sales agents" (in 30 reviews)

    • "This company is based on positivity PMA to be exact and that stands for positive mental attitude" (in 28 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Lots of long hours and endless meetings" (in 40 reviews)

    • "They expect you to go door to door six days a week" (in 35 reviews)

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    Reviews about "positive mental attitude"

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    1. "Give Combined a year for a career!"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Benefits Specialist/Advisor in Los Angeles, CA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Combined Insurance full-time for more than 10 years

      Pros

      Positive Mental Attitude. Lifetime experience.

      Cons

      Limited range residuals. Too many apps rejected and not approved.

      Advice to Management

      Reduction on promotion within.

      Combined Insurance2019-02-22

      Combined Insurance Response

      March 1, 2019 – Social Media Manager

      Thank you for taking the time to leave this positive review! Our founder, W. Clement Stone, believed having a positive mental attitudie, or PMA, was key for success, and we have found that it is a huge factor for many of our agents' success. We wish you all the best in your future ...

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      "I love this company"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Account Executive in Bedford, NH
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Combined Insurance full-time for more than 10 years

      Pros

      The workplace environment is amazing with the pma Philosophy( positive mental attitude) I am in charge of my schedule and income. They train at all levels after 13 yes I still get great training and support from my management team.

      Cons

      This is sales!!! If you can't handle that this is not the career path for you. Most people that have many cons about combined just couldn't do it and rather than admit it blame this great organization. This company has given my family a new life. I make such figures and have secured financial freedom.

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the good work

      Combined Insurance2018-09-06

      Combined Insurance Response

      September 20, 2018 – Social Media Manager

      Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this positive review! We work hard to make sure our employees get the training and support they need, so it's great to hear that after 13 years you still fell well-supported. We wish you all the best in your future here with us!

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    3. Helpful (5)

      "Life Changing Opportunity"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Account Executive in Buffalo, NY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Combined Insurance full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      This is by far the best thing that has ever been presented to me! To start the amount of support this organization gives you is incredible and take it from a guy who has been in sales for 6 years and I was selling cars. Also take it from a guy who grew up in a bad area and very poor so I did not come from money and am self made and this company helped me get where I am today. This company is based on positivity PMA to...

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      Cons

      You have to be be willing to get up and go to work if you can do that their is no cons!

      Advice to Management

      Keep doing what your doing!

      Combined Insurance2018-02-27

      Combined Insurance Response

      March 20, 2018 – Social Media Manager

      Thank you for taking the time to share your inspiring story. Through our intensive week-long training, people with little to no experience can learn the skills they need to be successful in the field. Our agents have the opportunity to earn a virtually unlimited income based on the ...

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    4. Helpful (6)

      "Know what you are getting into"

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      Former Employee - Sales Agent in Little Rock, AR
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook

      I worked at Combined Insurance full-time

      Pros

      The emphasis on the importance of having a positive mental attitude.

      Cons

      Total commission job. Charge-backs. You will be at the gas station often. A focus on a positive mental attitude but that attitude does not include positively believing that you are worth paying at the beginning.

      Advice to Management

      Be more upfront about the job not being for everyone due to not getting paid much at beginning or paid at all during the training for the test. If you are going to preach pma make sure you can practice it. Being excessively controlling and impatient is not what pma is about.

      Combined Insurance2018-03-01

      Combined Insurance Response

      March 20, 2018 – Social Media Manager

      Thank you for taking the time to review our company. Having a positive mental attitude, or PMA, is key for being able to persevere through the natural ups and downs of commission-only sales. It’s true that this type of sales is not for everyone, and we regret it wasn’t a good fit ...

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      "A great company"

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      Current Employee - Agent in Buffalo, NY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Combined Insurance full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Combined Insurance is an excellent company to work for. Their training and compassion for employees to succeed is unmatched, and the earning potential is unlimited. In addition, they offer amazing benefits including healthcare and 401k. Everyone has a great positive mental attitude to keep you motivated and inspired to work hard. Many opportunities to grow and advance as well as constant recognition and incentives for...

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      Cons

      There is a bit of a learning curve when first starting, however with the great training provided by managers on a daily basis it is almost impossible to fail. There are no specific hours, so if you do not manage your time properly you will not do well at this job.

      Advice to Management

      The management team in the Buffalo branch is amazing. They all want their agents to succeed and are very helpful. This is the best open door policy company I have ever worked for.

      Combined Insurance2017-10-11

      Combined Insurance Response

      October 13, 2017 – Social Media Manager

      Thank you so much for sharing this thorough, thoughtful review. We especially appreciate hearing from our current employees, and we couldn’t agree more that we have a passion for making sure our agents succeed! From the top-notch training to the ongoing support our agents get in the ...

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    6. "Excellent Corporate Environment"

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      Current Employee - Actuarial in Chicago, IL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at Combined Insurance full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Working internally for Combined in Chicago is absolutely the best job I've had. The Positive Mental Attitude pillar is upheld by every person I work with and meet almost every day. I think that attitude is fostered by the supportive, creative and innovative environment where we are all encouraged to learn every day. It doesn't hurt to have great benefits and transparent relationships with upper management either. This...

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      Cons

      None at this time.

      Advice to Management

      Keep encouraging employees to share their ideas and thoughts in meetings where they are the least experienced in the room. Keep making time to explain concepts in depth and in person to your staff because they will appreciate the time you take to help them develop their insurance acumen. Keep being flexible with scheduling, working from home, PTO days.

      Combined Insurance2017-06-30

      Combined Insurance Response

      July 28, 2017 – Social Media Manager

      Thank you so much for this positive review! We strive to be a great place to work, and it's so great to hear that you love our corporate environment. We wish you all the best in your career here with us!

    7. "Combined Sales Representative"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Combined Sales Representative in Miami, FL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Combined Insurance full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      I started working for Combined Insurance in December and I must say this is the best opportunity I could find to build my career. I didn't come from an insurance industry background, and I was a little skeptical about changing my career path, but after I had an interview with HR and management to learn more about this company and career growth opportunity, I decided to take it to the next level. From that day on, I received...

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      Cons

      Sometimes evenings and weekends appointments, but that's part of serving your clients by accommodating to their schedule.

      Combined Insurance2017-02-28

      Combined Insurance Response

      March 14, 2017 – Social Media Manager

      Thank you for sharing this positive review! As a current employee, we especially value your input. We appreciate that you shared you are “receiving all the training and support you need to be successful.” At Combined, it is our goal to provide our agents with a foundation that prepare ...

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    8. Helpful (7)

      "100% Commission, No Leads"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Insurance Agent 
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Combined Insurance full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Paid training in Chicago is spectacular! Good products. Positive Mental Attitude approach is kinda dumb but it works!

      Cons

      Driving to the ends of the earth to reach assigned territory. "Leads" is a binder of current customers and a list of businesses in the area. No name recognition (no one has ever heard of Combined Insurance). 100% cold calling + 100% commission = Go work somewhere else

      Advice to Management

      Enjoy living off your residual commissions because no new business is going to happen.

      Combined Insurance2017-01-19

      Combined Insurance Response

      February 10, 2017 – Social Media Manager

      Thank you for taking the time to review our company and for mentioning our excellent product line. Our agents do work on 100% commissions and are responsible for generating most of their leads, as well as enjoying the flexibility to set up their own schedule. We understand sales is ...

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    9. Helpful (16)

      "Sales Agent"

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      Current Employee - Territory Manager In Kansas in Wichita, KS
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Combined Insurance full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Excellent Company where your earning potential is unlimited as well as advancement. I started my career with Combined in February of 2016 became An Account Executive within three months and a Territory Manager within my first six months with this company. We at Combined believe in always having and Positive Mental Attitude, with the tools no training I have received I can accomplish anything. I recommend Combined Insurance...

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      Cons

      This is not an 8-5 job, if you want to be successful you must work hard. Sometimes in the evening hours or weekends. I don't feel this to be a negative because I knew my hard work and dedication would pay off.

      Advice to Management

      My advice to managers still in contact with your agents, account executive, and territory managers.

      Combined Insurance2016-12-01

      Combined Insurance Response

      January 5, 2017 – Social Media Manager

      Thank you for taking the time to share this positive review! As a current employee, your review is especially important to us, and we appreciate your insights. As you mentioned, we prepare our agents to be successful through an intensive week of in-house training followed by continued ...

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    10. Helpful (4)

      "Awesome Opportunity .. Great People"

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      Current Employee - SD Insurance Agent in Rapid City, SD
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Combined Insurance for less than a year

      Pros

      Wes Wickum, Dean Mueller and Kim Lambert are an amazing team. They are very supportive and teach you how to be a success! Great training and leadership. I worked for two other insurance companies and found the training to be lacking. Enjoyed meeting the CEO and other support staff during training. Great compensation and easy product to sell if you keep a Positive Mental Attitude!! I love making great commissions and...

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      Cons

      There are none, unless you expect the company to give you a paycheck for being lazy. If you fail, it's because you didn't put in the effort to learn and create your own destiny. Yes ... you have to work hard .. grow up and accept responsibility for your own success!! They give you the tools ... USE them!!

      Advice to Management

      I enjoyed my time in Chicago, really enjoyed my teacher Kieth Reich ... and ofcourse, many thanks to Wes Wickum, Dean Mueller and Kim Lambert .. THE BEST!!!!

      Combined Insurance2016-08-18

      Combined Insurance Response

      August 18, 2016 – Social Media Manager

      Thank you! It’s great to hear from our current employees, and we especially like hearing that you’ve enjoyed “great training and leadership.” Sounds like you have had a really amazing support team. As you mention, people who excel in their sales career here have the ability to earn ...

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