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eNPS Score
Q&A With Vertafore Employees
We are a team of high achievers who pride ourselves on getting it right, every time, and learning in the process. Despite our shared principles, we are also an eclectic bunch. We are insurance nerds, techies, and creatives—sometimes all at the same time. Our culture isn't static. It's something we build and improve upon, every day.
How employees describe working at Vertafore
The executive team needs to consider cost of living raises for all locations and not just Denver.
Review from Customer Support Dept
Very good as I work fairly independently which is how I like to manage my projects.
Review from Product Dept
Good place to learn new things and explore yourself
Review from Engineering Dept
Working at Vertafore has provided me the opportunity to grow personally and professionally. I'm constantly challenged and able to utilize my problem solving skills. It's a delight to work with so many professionals in the industry.
Review from Engineering Dept
QA Executive Leadership needs to be overhauled. They undermine the QA manager's work it's very toxic. My direct manager is amazing, but those above him need to rethink what they are doing.
Review from Design Dept
What it's like to work at Vertafore
- Vertafore employees generally work 8.7 hrs a day
- Employees at Vertafore report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Vertafore have 3 meetings
- 96% of Vertafore employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Vertafore employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 85% of Vertafore employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Vertafore employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
- 93% of Vertafore employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Vertafore Employees
IDX: 25 TOT: 92
What kind of people does Vertafore like to hire?
Response from Vertafore
6 years ago
Vertafore hires all types of backgrounds! We look for individuals who show up curious, want to strive in a collaborative and fun environment, and who will do what it takes to complete their objectives.
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How can I get hired at Vertafore as a recent grad?
Response from Vertafore
6 years ago
Vertafore often hires entry-level employees. You can check out our careers page to see our current openings by visiting our website at https://www.vertafore.com/about-us/careers. You can apply to whatever role(s) you are most interested in!
Apply for any entry level positions
What is the PTO policy at Vertafore?
Response from Vertafore
6 years ago
All Vertafore employees may take advantage of our Flex Paid Time Off (Flex PTO) policy, which allows you to take the time you need for vacation, illness, and other reasons. Flex PTO is unaccrued, meaning it’s available for immediate use.
Flex PTO
What should I wear for an interview at Vertafore?
Response from Vertafore
6 years ago
The dress-code at Vertafore is "dress for success"! We suggest using your best judgment when deciding what to wear to an interview. You know what they say... "dress for the job you want, not the job you have".
Better then what you would wear to work on day to day
What is Vertafore's policy towards pets in the workplace?
Service Animals allowed
How innovative is Vertafore?
Our technologies and processes are a bit behind.
How does Vertafore measure success and growth in the Engineering department?
Managers and engineers collaborate on yearly goals that involve learning and contributions to the team and the product.
How does Vertafore handle HR issues?
Depends on the issue. Most locations have an Hr person on site. Ours in Mi is great.
How do I do well in an interview at Vertafore?
Speak passionately about what areas of development interest you the most
What's the internship program like at Vertafore?
There isn't one
What's the company culture like at Vertafore?
still finding its way but always improving
What's the Sales team like at Vertafore?
mostly competent, eager, learning
What kind of interview questions do they ask when hiring someone in the Engineering department at Vertafore?
Typical questions you would find in cracking the coding interview, plus team fit questions and conflict resoluresolution questions.
How would you compare interviewing at Vertafore to other places you've interviewed?
Pretty standard whiteboard questions and interview about culture fit. Seems to be in-line with most other enterprise software engineer interviews I've experienced.
Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from Vertafore?
First, you will meet with a recruiter virtually to finish up the application process and to go over your background, etc. The next step after that would be a meeting with the Hiring Manager (assuming that they decide to move forward). Depending on the manager, the next steps is either a phone interview or an in-person with the manager/team. Timing depends largely on the position.
What's the office vibe like at Vertafore?
Alot of them worked from home but vibe was friendly
What are your coworkers at Vertafore like?
They were friendly
How secure do you feel at your job at Vertafore?
I did not feel secure at all the time I worked their because I didn't trust management
How can I improve my chances of being hired at Vertafore?
Be aware of what you are getting into before accepting a position
What kind of people succeed at Vertafore?
Folk that are overachievers and don't mind sitting on a 2hour call with no resolution
How's the morale at Vertafore?
The morale was optimistic
What's the pay like for Customer Support roles at Vertafore?
Pay was competitive with potential for bonuses
What's the Customer Support team like at Vertafore?
They were friendly but you could tell it was a high stress position
How's the leadership on the Customer Support team at Vertafore?
Friendly yet questionable.
What's the Engineering team like at Vertafore?
Chaotic. You're expected to work without designs, specs, etc. and your questions go unanswered. When you try to intuit the desired behavior you're made to redo everything days before release once the PM finally gets around to looking at it. You're regularly told to ignore edge cases thgat will "never happen" and then criticized when they do happen.
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Should I work at Vertafore?
55% of Vertafore employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 26% are neutral and 19% would not recommend working at Vertafore to their friends.
| 55% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 26% | Passive |
| 19% | Detractors |
