AGCS: Another version of Fireman's Fund: In a word: Mismanaged. - Senior Underwriter Allianz Employee Review

1.0
Mar 6, 2015
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Pros

Bonus and benefits fairly standard. Not much more to say as this was the worst work experience of my 25+ year career.

Cons

Zero technology. No underwriting support staff.. a few heavily overworked policy issuers at a remote location. Thug management all well known to each other and self protecting ( some poorly educated ). See Fireman's Fund reviews for similar comments re AGCS. Not trustworthy..be careful what you share with whom especially your manager. Marketing department is 100% waste foisted on the backs of production underwriters.

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