Does Penn Mutual pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Penn Mutual employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Penn Mutual. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Penn Mutual?

73% of Penn Mutual employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Penn Mutual 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Penn Mutual?

Financial Advisor (16) , Customer Service Representative (9) , Manager (8) , Actuarial Intern (6) , Intern (6) , Associate (5) , Senior Software Engineer (5) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (4) , Director (4) , Software Engineer (4) , Financial Professional (3) , Vice President (3) , Account Manager (2) , Administrative (2) , Advisor (2)

What are the pros of working at Penn Mutual according to real employee reviews?

"This company has a great culture even for being remote and they invest in your development." ((in 37 reviews)); "People are great and there are lots of activities." ((in 36 reviews)); "Working from home and benefits are great." ((in 25 reviews)); "Great Training, they really take the time to care for each and everyone of their employees." ((in 12 reviews)); "Treated me well during some difficult times, largely due to good leadership, at the time." ((in 11 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Penn Mutual according to real employee reviews?

"Manager seems absent" ((in 8 reviews)); "Biased in terms of promotion and low salary" ((in 6 reviews)); "Low empowerment, no innovation, scripted leaders, limited growth opportunities, real fear of push" ((in 4 reviews)); "While there are good opportunities, advancement is somewhat limited unless you work in certain areas." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Penn Mutual redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Penn Mutual redundancy and their outlook for job security at Penn Mutual in 2026.

Penn Mutual Reviews

3.9

73% would recommend to a friend

(272 total reviews)

David O’Malley

80% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.1

Diversity and inclusion

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Culture and values

3.7

Senior management

3.7

Career opportunities

Penn Mutual has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 272 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Penn Mutual employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

272 reviews

5.0

Jun 9, 2026

Great benefits and support, but high work volume causes burnout

Senior manager, compliance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great benefits with continued improvements Fair salary Complete support of work life balance at all levels

Cons

Some business areas see very high work volumes with no additional staffing which causes burnout

Penn Mutual Response

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Thank you for sharing your experience at Penn Mutual. We're glad to hear you appreciate our great benefits and the support for work-life balance. At Penn Mutual, we are guided by Our Shared Commitment to Care. Respect and Belonging. We're proud to see these values reflected in your experience. Thank you for being part of our journey.

4.0

May 16, 2026

Great training but outdated systems hinder progress

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good company, hiring process was easy and fast, training was great until they threw you on the phones week 3 then said we would come back and learn more and back on phones

Cons

Old and outdated systems really

Penn Mutual Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your experience with Penn Mutual. We appreciate your feedback as we continually improve our systems and processes. Thank you!

3.0

Apr 17, 2026

Solid Foundation, Inconsistent Execution

Data analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Base salary is standard within the industry and the benefits package is strong. The annual bonus is a genuine differentiator in total compensation. The work itself offered real opportunities to build technical skills, particularly for those in data and analytics roles, with access to projects that should have a meaningful business impact.

Cons

Organizational restructuring has been a recurring theme, creating uncertainty around team stability and long-term role security. Communication from senior leadership during periods of change was inconsistent, making it difficult to plan or feel confident in the direction of the company. Employees may find themselves in limbo when priorities shift at the leadership level.

Penn Mutual Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience while working at Penn Mutual. We’re glad to hear that you valued our competitive bonus structure and growth opportunities. We appreciate your feedback regarding communication during times of change, and we welcome you to connect with a member of our HR team if you wish to discuss your feedback further. Thank you.

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Great benefits and support, but high work volume causes burnout

Great training but outdated systems hinder progress

Solid Foundation, Inconsistent Execution

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