Room for improvement - Anonymous employee Umialik Insurance Company Employee Review

2.0
Nov 21, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pros - Benefits are great, although prices are increasing next year.

Cons

No follow through. Forced to have 80 hours on your time card, never allowed to take a smaller paycheck.

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Umialik Insurance Company Response
7y
We’re sorry to hear that you are unhappy with Umialik as an employer. We take employee suggestions and comments very seriously, and we value the employees that work for us. Please know that although each position at Umialik is a full-time position with work volumes that support 80-hour pay periods, we are often able to allow employees to turn in their time cards with less than 80 hours if the situation warrants it. We encourage you to reach out to your supervisor or to Human Resources for additional information. Unfortunately, earlier this year was the exception to this rule when we found ourselves in a situation where we needed our staff to work overtime to meet customer service needs. Although mandatory overtime ended in early August, we understand that overtime pay does not always make up for the loss of personal time. We also appreciate the opportunity to address the 2017 engagement survey. While we discussed the finalized survey and action items in the May 2018 quarterly results meeting, it sounds like we could have done a better job communicating the survey outcome. We’re happy to pass that information along. Please feel free to contact Umialik leadership for a copy of the points outlined in that meeting. Thank you for taking the time to review Umialik. We want all of our employees to feel supported, and we’re always looking to improve. If you have any questions or would like to discuss your review/suggestions further, we’d welcome the opportunity to meet with you. Please reach out to our Human Resources Department by stopping by or emailing HRmail@wnins.com.

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5.0
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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
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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
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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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