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FBL Financial Group

FBL Financial Group is a holding company whose purpose is to protect livelihoods and futures. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 4

TOTAL RATINGS: 123

CEO: James Brannen

FBL Financial Group Company Culture

FBL Financial Group Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews

2.9/5

FBL Financial Group's Overall Culture is rated C-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Professional Development

B-

Leadership

C+

Compensation

Manager

Office Culture

FBL Financial Group CEO

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James Brannen

53 /100

Diversity at FBL Financial Group

N/A

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Women at FBL Financial Group

N/A

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FBL Financial Group eNPS

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Recommend to a Friend?

-34

FBL Financial Group employees are -34% more likely to recommend FBL Financial Group as a great place to work

33%	Promoters
0%	Passives
67%	Detractors

Working at FBL Financial Group

Working at FBL Financial Group is rated below average by 4 employees, across various culture dimensions. FBL Financial Group employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting FBL Financial Group’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Des Moines, IA. See below in detail how working at FBL Financial Group was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at FBL Financial Group

C-

Overall Company Culture at FBL Financial Group is rated C-

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30%

FBL Financial Group ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

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Positive Reviews	0%
Constructive Feedback	100%

FBL Financial Group Company Information

FBL Financial Group Company Overview

FBL Financial Group is a holding company whose purpose is to protect livelihoods and futures.

FBL Financial Group Mission, Vision & Values

FBL Financial Group Mission & Values

FBL Financial Group, Inc. is a financial services holding company whose purpose is to protect livelihoods and futures. Its primary operating subsidiary, Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company, underwrites and markets a broad range of life insurance and annuities to individuals and businesses.

FBL Financial Group Mission, Vision & Values

Headquarter	West Des Moines, IA United States of America
Website	www.fblfinancial.com/
Founding Date	1939
Company Status	Public
Stock	FFG

FBL Financial Group Competitors

FBL Financial Group competitors include The Hartford, Allstate, and American Family Insurance. FBL Financial Group ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how FBL Financial Group compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

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FBL Financial Group Employees

4 employees at FBL Financial Group have reviewed FBL Financial Group 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 FBL Financial Group employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at FBL Financial Group are not very pleased with their total compensation at FBL Financial Group, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at FBL Financial Group are not very pleased with their team. 4 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. Less than half believe the meetings at FBL Financial Group are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at FBL Financial Group believe the environment at FBL Financial Group is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at FBL Financial Group is a bit slow. About 100% of the employees at FBL Financial Group work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at FBL Financial Group are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining FBL Financial Group - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Des Moines, IA about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Des Moines, IA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 66% 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.

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FBL Financial Group KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of FBL Financial Group's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 FBL Financial Group employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

FBL Financial Group KPIs & OKRs

FBL Financial Group CEO & Leadership

FBL Financial Group CEO - James Brannen

53 /100

James’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting James in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Des Moines, IA. James Brannen’s employees rank FBL Financial Group in the Top 40% for Professional Development, in the Top 50% for Leadership, and in the Bottom 45% for Compensation. When compared to FBL Financial Group’s competitors, James Brannen ranks below both American Family Insurance CEO Jack Salzwedel and Allstate CEO Thomas Wilson.

FBL Financial Group Leadership

The FBL Financial Group Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO James Brannen, Chairman Craig Hill, and CFO & Treasurer Donald Joseph Seibel CPA

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FBL Financial Group Salaries

How much does FBL Financial Group pay?

How much do people at FBL Financial Group get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at FBL Financial Group is $117,432, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,119, or $56 per hour.

At FBL Financial Group, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $210,587 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,616 annually. Average FBL Financial Group salaries by department include: Finance at $83,873, Admin at $56,506, Sales at $147,382, and Marketing at $106,275. Half of FBL Financial Group salaries are above $117,119.

3 employees at FBL Financial Group rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 13 ratings) while 3 employees at FBL Financial Group rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).

Salaries contributed from FBL Financial Group employees include job titles like Sales Rep. Comparably data has a total of 3 salary records from FBL Financial Group employees.

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FBL Financial Group Salary Range Histogram
Summary	Salary Range	Percentile
1st Percentile $68k	$68k	1st Percentile
17th Percentile $90k	$90k	17th Percentile
33rd Percentile $117k	$117k	33rd Percentile
50th Percentile $173k	$173k	50th Percentile
67th Percentile $227k	$227k	67th Percentile
83rd Percentile $246k	$246k	83rd Percentile
100th Percentile $289k	$289k	100th Percentile

$117,432^*

Average Compensation

$117,119^*

Median Compensation

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

FBL Financial Group Salaries by City

FBL Financial Group Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at FBL Financial Group

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at FBL Financial Group across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100

Men N/A/100

Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100

Men N/A/100

Diverse Employees N/A/100

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FBL Financial Group Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

PTO / Vacation Policy

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FBL Financial Group PTO

FBL Financial Group's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is FBL Financial Group's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. FBL Financial Group's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

Answer	Percent
Flex Time	0%
Vacation Policy	100%
Office Meals	0%
401k Contribution	0%
Childcare	0%

Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
$2500+/mo	100%
$1500 - $2500/mo	0%
$1000 -$1500/mo	0%
$500 -$1000/mo	0%
Less than $500/mo	0%

What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

FBL Financial Group PTO Policy

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H1B Visa

In 2019, FBL Financial Group applied for 9 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 44% were approved, 11% certified-withdrawn, and 44% withdrawn.

An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at FBL Financial Group unveil that 4 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and one was withdrawn by FBL Financial Group after the employee’s start date.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Total Applied

H1B Applications Outcome

44% Granted (4 out of 9)
0% Denied ( out of 9)
44% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (4 out of 9)
11% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 9)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

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Overview of Candidates Interested in FBL Financial Group on Comparably

Candidates By Department

	Engineering	50%
	Admin	50%

Candidates By Location

	Dubuque	50%
	Sioux City	50%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding FBL Financial Group

Who is the CEO of FBL Financial Group?

FBL Financial Group CEO is James Brannen, their score by employees is 53

What is FBL Financial Group eNPS?

The eNPS for FBL Financial Group is -34

What is FBL Financial Group revenue?

FBL Financial Group revenue is $735M

What is the salary for Principal Engineer in FBL Financial Group?

Principal Engineer average salary in the US is 158k

What are the salaries in the Marketing in FBL Financial Group?

The average salaries for Marketing in FBL Financial Group is 106k

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