Work life balance - Underwriting Support Specialist II Umialik Insurance Company Employee Review

4.0
Aug 18, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great work life balance, supportive management and healthy work environment

Cons

Overly monitoring work and work ethics and too many family members/acquaintances in the company

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Umialik Insurance Company Response
4y
Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. Umialik is proud of maintaining a supportive, healthy company culture that encourages our employees to take advantage of the company’s work-life balance. We believe a strong work-life balance is critical to the success of our teams and our business. We have a thoughtful and well-defined hiring policy. These policies include thoroughly reviewing the qualifications and self-awareness of the candidate in question, and promoting transparency in the hiring process, this allows for the employment of friends and relatives while avoiding the associated complex and operational issues. As an example, these policies prohibit one relative from supervising another and married couples from working together or overseeing one another’s work projects. We appreciate the opportunity to discuss your specific concerns with you, please contact Human Resources by stopping by or emailing us at 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
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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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