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Liberty Mutual Insurance

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Nice place to work if you can stand pointy-haired bosses, bureaucracy, and not being listened to - Senior Software Engineer Liberty Mutual Insurance Employee Review

3.0
Aug 8, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Good compensation, benefits, vacation; don't demand more than 40 hours very often; mostly nice and competent co-workers. Immediate manager was good, but the management above him was terrible.

Cons

Technical decisions made by clueless business non-technical people, resulting in tens of millions of dollars and time lost on poorly managed projects that would've never started if they had listened to the technical people. These wasted projects were not isolated incidents, I saw 3 in the 4+ years I was there. Also the mid to upper managers are useless and the bureaucracy is stifling. The development technology is outdated and the infrastructure red tape is mind boggling.

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5.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

Fantastic work life balance Great co-workers

Cons

Unclear requirements at times. Teams are in silos.

5.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Liberty Mutual genuinely lives its people-first values. I have real work-life balance and feel trusted and supported by both leadership and my peers. The culture is inclusive - I can bring my full, authentic self to work every day, and the Employee Resource Groups create true community and belonging. The growth opportunities are endless: between internal mobility, Short-Term Assignments (STAs), mentorship programs, and cross-functional projects, I've been able to build new skills and visibility across the enterprise well beyond my core role. The company invests in your development and genuinely wants to see you succeed.

Cons

With so many opportunities, committees, and ERGs to get involved in, it's easy to take on too much. Being intentional about where you focus your time is key to protecting that great work-life balance. It's a large enterprise, so it can take time to learn how to navigate all the resources and pathways available. More centralized visibility into open STAs and mobility opportunities would make them even easier to pursue.

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