Full of opportunities - Anonymous employee Umialik Insurance Company Employee Review

5.0
Aug 17, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Unlimited possibilities and room for growth and development. Great benefits, frequent recognition (and extra opportunities) for those who put in the extra effort, friendly coworkers, approachable management, AWESOME agency partners, overall positive, accommodating, and rewarding environment. The company really cares about our community and encourages employees to get involved.

Cons

The company is growing faster than staff count, so meeting deadlines can be stressful.

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Umialik Insurance Company Response
8y
We’re glad you feel there are exciting opportunities at Umialik. We agree! We believe our employees are a big part of what makes Umialik a great place to work. Thanks for being a member of the team! We also appreciate your feedback on areas where we can improve. As we grow, we will continue to monitor assignments throughout the company to best utilize skills and create manageable workloads, as well as develop new opportunities and positions. In addition, while we are proud to allow our employees to carry over up to 30 days of PTO, we are always looking at how we can better our PTO structure and will keep your comments in mind. Thank you for your review!

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5.0
May 12, 2026
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Pros

Company is outcome-focused, Solid, disciplined, not sloppy, good leadership top to bottom

Cons

Needs better execution consistency at adjuster level enterprise wide that comes with experience.

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Umialik Insurance Company Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your recognition of our leadership, disciplined culture, and outcome-focused approach. We also value your perspective regarding execution at the Claims Adjuster level across our organization. Developing strong, consistent claims practices enterprise-wide is an ongoing focus, and we recognize that experience, training, and continuous support all play an important role in achieving that goal. We are always looking for feedback on areas in which we can improve. If you are willing to share more, please contact us directly at HRmail@wnins.com.
4.0
Dec 17, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The underwriting role here is definitely challenging and fast-paced, but it’s rewarding if you enjoy problem-solving and handling complex cases. It’s an intellectually stimulating environment where you’re constantly learning and adapting, which keeps the workday interesting. The team is generally supportive, and there's a good mix of independent work and collaboration. The opportunities to grow professionally are abundant, and the company offers plenty of resources to help improve your skill set.

Cons

The role can be difficult, particularly due to the frequent changes in our systems and processes. These shifts have added some complexity to the day-to-day responsibilities, which can sometimes feel overwhelming. There’s a steep learning curve, especially for those new to underwriting or transitioning into the role.

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Umialik Insurance Company Response
1mo
Feedback like this is invaluable, so thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience with Umialik Insurance. We’re glad to hear you find the work intellectually rewarding and that you appreciate the opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and continuous learning. We also recognize that periods of system and process change can create additional complexity and a steep learning curve. We appreciate your acknowledgment of the efforts our leadership team makes to provide training, resources, and ongoing support through these transitions. We are always looking for feedback on areas in which we can improve. If you are willing to share more, please contact us directly at HRmail@wnins.com.
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