Gallagher reviews

3.4

58% would recommend to a friend

(4,931 total reviews)
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J. Patrick Gallagher Jr.

76% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Gallagher has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 4,931 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Gallagher employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Seguros industry (3.6 stars).

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1.0
Nov 17, 2016

Senior Account Manager

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Pros

This is the worst company I've ever worked for, hands down. I wish I would have known a lot more about the company before I started. I don't have a single "pro" to put down about AJG.

Cons

The company does not care about it's employees. I have worked for other large corporations and I've never seen such a poor investment in employees and their growth and management. The people in charge of our office have never had any management training nor is AJG planning to give them any. There is no basic job training either. They have no organic growth, the business model is based on acquiring small companies and forcing their practices on them, then grading them on how well they can integrate. The company has a 4th quarter spending freeze and won't allow their offices to buy anything but paper and declines all other legitimate business expenses.They also don't allow anyone to expense Christmas/Holiday parties. You would think because of all of this SAVING there would be money for bonuses and raises for employees, but there's not - just for executives. My office did not get raises or bonuses for 3 years. They do not reimburse for cell phones, yet require you use your personal device for work use. They also do not reimburse for gas mileage if you use your personal car for traveling locally (they call locally up to 100 miles). Past 100 miles you are required to rent a car and I've even had trouble expensing an Uber to pick up the rental car - what am I suppose do do walk 10 miles to the nearest preferred rental facility? Probably... The standard PTO for a new employee is 10 days, you can negotiate more but the most they will give a new hire is 15 days. Which is less than I had as a first year associate at all of my previous companies (I've never had less than 18 days). Their benefits are the worst benefits I've ever had access to by an employer. I pay close to $75 per pay check employee only coverage for a high deducible plan that basically covers nothing and they decrease the employer contribution to the HSA each year (was $500 now going to be $450 - probably eventually getting to none). They also don't cover PPIs, even if its medically necessary. I haven't been here for a year yet and I won't be here much longer. I can't stand working for a company like this.

1.0
Nov 15, 2016

Great place to work if you aren't interested in thinking outside the box

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Unfortunately, the cost of insurance is high no matter where you work, this includes AJG. That being said, the medical coverage is decent, along with the other available coverage.

Cons

Generally speaking, there are no upsides to working at AJG. The company boasts about their award-winning morals and ethics, but I'll assume the companies that award those are also on the payroll. There is little to no communication between offices in regard to sharing resources, which creates total disorganization and chaos. With a company this size, you can imagine it takes a minimum of a month to get simple processes completed when it involves the signature or approval from the corporate office. Everything about this company is outdated: cubicles, minimal PTO, non-existent management, zero bonuses, abysmal morale. If your company is an acquisition, my advice is: leave NOW. Gallagher will suck the soul out of your company and leave you in it's stale aftermath.

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Gallagher Response
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Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback – these definitely are being read. When Gallagher acquires businesses, we work with owners to make sure that this is the best move for their future. We tailor the merger to each individual business and work to meet their goals and objectives. Gallagher also strives to help build upon the work of every acquisition and add to their success. To be named one of Ethisphere’s “World’s Most Ethical Companies” for five years running is an honor. We keep a focus on quality and adhere to the highest standards of ethical behavior and business practices. Please visit http://ethisphere.com to learn more about how they evaluate and select the companies that receive this award.
4.0
Nov 10, 2016

Supervisor

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Pros

Gallagher Basset has an excellent growth opportunity The company has longevity We push for professional excellence We have great benefits and advisor to help you plan for the future

Cons

Decision-making can be delayed due to diverging views and opinions, thus corporate decisions and actions take time.

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Gallagher Response
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your time with Gallagher Bassett with us and we’re glad you have had a great experience. We appreciate your thoughts on the decision-making process. When we start making plans we want to be sure everyone has a say and we get appropriate input. Gallagher Bassett has been making strides to make the decision process more streamlined. We also want to make sure our culture is inclusive for new hires.
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