Vantaggi
Vertically integrated insurance and benefits business. Presence in multiple cities. Focus in different industries (industry solutions).Longevity in community. Community service activities encouraged and supported (Relay for Life!!).Partial Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). People still talk about founding father: tradition. Active in industry associations. Wealth Solutions office and Capital Region offices have beautiful offices. Customer Appreciation event is nice
Svantaggi
Top-down and hierarchical decision making, Slow decision making Resistant to change. Traditional, old-school management. Lacking vision. Competitive culture. No true sales culture. Underestimates competition and innovation until it is too late (gets blindsided). Downtown Lancaster office location is great but poor work environment.