UnderwriteMe Software Engineer reviews

2.4

30% would recommend to a friend

(4 total reviews)

Andrew Doran

Not enough data to show CEO approval

30% positive business outlook

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4 reviews
1.0
Jul 19, 2025
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Pros

still there are some good people around

Cons

The company culture has shifted toward a toxic, micromanaged environment. There’s little focus on meaningful outcomes; instead, emphasis is placed on control and blame. Management can be quick to deflect responsibility, often at the expense of their team

2.0
Apr 30, 2024
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Pros

I joined for the higher salary and the perception (which turned out to be untrue) of a dynamic, tech-savvy company, but the benefits stop at the misleading perceptions.

Cons

In UnderwriteMe, senior managers rely on politics and fear rather than setting a positive example, resulting in a toxic culture across all teams. I'm eager to secure another position or return to my previous employer. The company operates at a loss in the uninspiring insurance sector and is burdened with outdated technology and led by insurance professionals who are poorly leading technology teams. Although there are assurances of transitioning to modern technologies, the leadership's incompetence prevents any progress in this regard.

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UnderwriteMe Response
1y
Thank you for your feedback. We are saddened to read that the job and company hasn’t lived up to your expectations and that you feel there is a toxic culture across the tech teams. We have had a few new joiners in the tech teams recently and this is the first time we are receiving this kind of feedback. Politics and toxicity have no place here at UnderwriteMe so if you are experiencing this then please speak to the People Team for us to address this. We are happy to have a confidential conversation to understand which senior managers are failing in their roles and where we need to take action. We are currently bringing in new and diverse talent as well as new technologies to help achieve our strategic objectives. This does take time but if you are not seeing progress please do let us know where you think we can make changes faster. We always want to hear what ideas people have and how we can continue to improve and innovate.
5.0
Nov 7, 2023

So far so good!

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Pros

It's early days here at UnderwriteMe but I can see the potential the company has. We're going through a much needed business transformation period that shifts our focus from one that could be considered haphazard to a direction that is measured, clear, easy to comprehend, and actually quite self-aware which I personally appreciate a lot. The people are great, supportive and the on boarding really makes you feel connected. I actually look forward to starting my working day!

Cons

Transformations and changes in direction are difficult for some, that's unfortunately the nature of the beast, but I believe the company is going in the right direction and more importantly doing it in the right way.

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UnderwriteMe Response
2y
Thank you very much for taking the time to provide your feedback. It is great to have such positive views about UMe. We do appreciate that there have been changes to our business, as we grow towards being a high performing company. I am really happy to hear that you have such great experiences with your colleagues; it is really key that everyone at Ume has a sense of belonging. Thank you again for the feedback, and I hope you continue to enjoy your journey with us! Many thanks, Nana – AVP, People
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