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Descartes Underwriting

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Nice place as an early career option but not for long - Underwriter Descartes Underwriting Employee Review

4.0
28 Sept 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Good teams, hope it can last

Cons

Bad mood in office, many good people leaving

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Descartes Underwriting Response
5mo
Thank you for your overall positive review! We are happy to hear you’re having a great experience at Descartes, and we are doing everything we can to ensure it stays that way. Regarding your point on departures, it is always a heartbreak to see talented colleagues move on. However, our current turnover remains within the normal range for a company of our size and growth stage. To maintain our momentum, we are investing in our teams, but also our managers to ensure they remain a key pillar of your daily experience and growth. Finally, please remember that your HRBP is always available to discuss your motivation—or any feedback you have regarding your team. We are committed to keeping the dialogue open to ensure everyone feels supported. Regards, The People team.

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5.0
5 Sept 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I joined Descartes at a particularly exciting stage - the moment when you’re adding a new stage to the rocket: scaling up fast, but doing it on top of very solid foundations, while staying true to our DNA. The founders bring deep, externally recognized experience in their fields. They provide clear direction, and each has well-defined areas of ownership and expertise — which means we’re not in a setup where everything depends on a single person. It feels structured, mature, and built for long-term success. Pros: • Talented and humble people across the board • Many experts have joined, which makes sense given our current growth phase • Truly cosmopolitan culture — definitely not a “French-only” company! • Attractive and fair compensation, well aligned with the market • Overall a very positive employee experience, with an office life • The company is in good shape and performing well • The work is interesting and intellectually rewarding.

Cons

None that stand out — like any fast-growing company, things move quickly, so it’s important to be adaptable.

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Descartes Underwriting Response
9mo
Dear, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback with us and for your positive feedback! We wish you all the best at Descartes Underwriting! Human Resources
4.0
6 Nov 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good salary, good envrionment, nice pay leaves

Cons

Nothing I guess. Alll is well

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Descartes Underwriting Response
5mo
Thanks for your feedback. The People team.
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