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Utica National Insurance Group

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Toxic Culture, Poor Management - Commercial Lines Underwriter Utica National Insurance Group Employee Review

1.0
Jun 28, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Large community presence involved in local philanthropy. Corporate atmosphere but a small company. Lots of lateral career opportunities. Benefits package on par for industry.

Cons

Lots of resistance to change at the expense of employees. IT infrastructure and technology is 10+ years behind industry standard. IT is not prioritized and issues with internal systems become part of standard workflow. Distribution and marketing strategy is not fully developed. Documentation is excess and repetitive. Decisions are often made without team input. Employees often required to wear many different hats and responsibilities even when the resources are present from other business units or vendors. Opportunities for vertical career movement are few and far between especially for younger employees. Executive leadership was a revolving door during my time.

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5.0
Jun 23, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great leadership, benefits and culture. Utica rewards hard work, but also offers a work life balance.

Cons

I have been here less then a year, but cannot think of any negatives.

5.0
Jun 23, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great work life balance, Manageable pending, Great benefits, Generous PTO, The interview process was efficient and straightforward, and the recruiter was extremely helpful, maintaining clear communication with me every step of the way. This company is very thoughtful in its approach to onboarding, taking the time to ensure employees are set up to succeed rather than being overwhelmed with an excessive workload. I truly feel valued here and don’t feel like just a number.

Cons

I can not list any cons.

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