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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWorking at Alleghany Corporation is rated highly by 4 employees, across various culture dimensions. Alleghany Corporation employees are most satisfied about Environment, Leadership, and Retention categories, putting Alleghany Corporation’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Alleghany Corporation was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Alleghany Corporation is rated B
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Alleghany Corporation ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 8 Alleghany Corporation employee reviews, 17% were positive. The remaining 83% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Alleghany Corporation improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 17% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 83% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?Benefits and time off sick and vacation
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Better communication and learning to be honest
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?They care nothing about the employees.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Work better together and be more realistic
Alleghany Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the property and casualty reinsurance and insurance business in the
Alleghany's objective is to create value through owning and managing operating subsidiaries and investments, anchored by a core position in property and casualty reinsurance and insurance.
| Headquarter | 7 Times Square Tower New York City, NY United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.alleghany.com |
| Founding Date | 1929 |
| Tel | (212) 752-1356 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | Y |
Alleghany Corporation competitors include W.R. Berkley Corporation, Validus Holdings, and Berkshire Hathaway. Alleghany Corporation ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Alleghany Corporation compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
4 employees at Alleghany Corporation have reviewed Alleghany Corporation across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 4 Alleghany Corporation employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Alleghany Corporation are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Alleghany Corporation, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Alleghany Corporation are generally satisfied with their team. 4 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Alleghany Corporation are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Alleghany Corporation believe the environment at Alleghany Corporation is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Alleghany Corporation is extremely fast. About 100% of the employees at Alleghany Corporation work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Alleghany Corporation are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in New York about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. New York employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Alleghany Corporation's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Alleghany Corporation employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Weston’s approval rate is just above average, putting Weston in the Top 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. Weston Hicks CFA is well regarded by employees for the Environment Alleghany Corporation offers, and ranks among the Top 10% of CEOs by employees in that category. Weston is most liked by Male employees. When compared to Alleghany Corporation’s competitors, Weston Hicks CFA ranks just below Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO Warren Buffett. With Weston’s leadership, Alleghany Corporation employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and Leadership. Weston was rated slightly below average for Compensation.
The Alleghany Corporation Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Weston Hicks CFA, Head of Fixed Income, Senior Vice President and Treasurer Roger Gorham, and Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Christopher K. Dalrymple Esq.
Weston Hicks CFA CEO / President
Mr. Weston M. Hicks, CFA, serves as Chief Executive Officer of Alleghany Corporation and President of Alleghany... read more
Roger Gorham Head of Fixed Income, Senior Vice President and Treasurer
Mr. Roger B. Gorham has been Head of Fixed Income, Senior Vice President and Treasurer of Alleghany Corporation since... read more
Christopher K. Dalrymple Esq. Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Mr. Christopher K. Dalrymple, Esq., has been the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Alleghany... read more
Joseph Patrick Brandon Executive Vice President
Mr. Joseph Patrick Brandon, also known as Joe, has been an Executive Vice President of Alleghany Corporation since March... read more
John L. Sennott Jr., CPA Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President
Mr. John L. Sennott, also known as Jack, Jr., CPA, has been the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of... read more
Jerry G. Borrelli VP of Finance & Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Jerry G. Borrelli has been the Chief Accounting Officer for Alleghany Corporation since July 2006 and its Vice... read more
Kerry J. Jacobs Chief Risk Officer & VP of Finance
Ms. Kerry J. Jacobs has been Vice President of Finance at Alleghany Corporation since March 2014 and its Chief Risk... read more
Jack Sennott Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Jack Sennott serves as the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Alleghany Corporation. Jack started at... read more
Karen Brenner Director
Karen Brenner serves as the Director of Alleghany Corporation.
How much do people at Alleghany Corporation get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Alleghany Corporation is $119,340, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $116,327, or $55 per hour.
At Alleghany Corporation, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $217,989 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $48,585 annually. Average Alleghany Corporation salaries by department include: HR at $125,145, Engineering at $142,291, Design at $137,235, and Operations at $83,937. Half of Alleghany Corporation salaries are above $116,327.
4 employees at Alleghany Corporation rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 15 ratings) while 4 employees at Alleghany Corporation rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $92k | $92k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $116k | $116k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $171k | $171k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $230k | $230k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $278k | $278k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $291k | $291k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Alleghany Corporation across various culture dimensions.
Alleghany Corporation's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Alleghany Corporation's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Alleghany Corporation's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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What is Alleghany Corporation address?
Alleghany Corporation location is at 7 Times Square Tower
Who is the CEO of Alleghany Corporation?
Alleghany Corporation CEO is Weston Hicks CFA, their score by employees is 70
What is Alleghany Corporation eNPS?
The eNPS for Alleghany Corporation is 50
What is Alleghany Corporation revenue?
Alleghany Corporation revenue is $6B
What is the salary for Financial Analyst in Alleghany Corporation?
Financial Analyst average salary in the US is 90k