Definity reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(752 total reviews)
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Rowan Saunders

74% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Definity has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 752 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Definity employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Seguro industry (3.6 stars).

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752 reviews
1.0
May 23, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits That's it. The Extended Health and Dental plan is VERY good.

Cons

People are generally nice in other branches, but in Ottawa? Forget it! If battle is your game, then Ottawa branch is where you'll do the best in honing your battle skills. People at this branch are petty and afraid of anyone who is there to enjoy their job because they love what they do. You'll be picked on, targeted and pushed to the point of tears. Team leads have their favourite employees and give them all sorts of power they shouldn't have as non-decision makers. One can only take so much before they up and quit and go work for Intact which is full of ex-Economical Ottawa branch employees. Don't ask to take your full vacation entitlement. Don't take more than 3 sick days a year. They tout a great benefits package in that respect, but discourage use of it. As for salary increases, they're TINY. It took 12 years to make a livable wage.

2.0
May 15, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Generally good flexibility for scheduling, unlimited sick days (but you are punished if you actually take them) Excellent teammates that turn into life long friends. Pets in the office Volunteer days if you want to use them. Some WFH days.

Cons

TOXIC Culture in claims, parent company touts amazing culture but when it comes down to actually delivering it is pathetic. Leaderships asks people to bring up issues but does nothing to address these issues and then punishes you for not being happy with the working environment. If you don’t agree with management do NOT voice that. “Ask Me Anything” meetings are absolutely not that! “Open door policy” also does not mean that, never ever speak to upper management about any negative issues, at best you will be ignored and not responded to, at worst you will be written up and accused of being unprofessional. So much pressure to answer in a positive light on the engagement surveys, low team engagement means low bonus and negligible pay increase. Salary used to be competitive but is now stagnant and falling far behind positions at other companies. Leaders say they want equity in the department but then put everyone’s goals exactly the same. WHY is close to a third of the department on stress/medical leave?? There is pressure from management to not take leave when needed as a result. Leaders will not go to bat for their employees, just shrug their shoulders and say “thats how it is”. No opportunity for advancement but you are still expected to have these big stretch career goals, even if you ARE happy with the position you are in. Remote employees are completely left out of department meetings with upper management, and any sort of celebration, or special event. Forced time in office despite clear increased productivity with WFH.

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Definity Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback and for your many years of service with Definity—we truly appreciate it. We’re glad to hear that you’ve had positive experiences with flexibility, your teammates, and some of the programs we offer. At the same time, we’re very sorry to hear about your experience regarding culture, leadership, and workplace environment. What you’ve described is not the experience we strive to create for our employees, and your feedback is important in helping us better understand where we need to improve. We take these concerns seriously, particularly around psychological safety, leadership accountability, and employee well-being. If you’d like to discuss your experience further, we encourage you to reach out to our HR team at HRSharedServices@definity.com. All conversations are confidential, and we welcome constructive input from our employees.
1.0
May 6, 2026

Disappointing leadership with no vision for change

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I can’t think of any.

Cons

Obsessed with maintaining the status quo. Leadership lacks vision. I’m so disappointed traveler’s sold its Canadian business to this company

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Definity Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience and that it has not met your expectations. We recognize how important strong leadership, clear direction, and a sense of progress are to our employees, and we take feedback like yours seriously. At Definity, we are continuously working to evolve our approach and strengthen both our leadership practices and overall employee experience. We appreciate you sharing your perspective, as it helps us better understand where we can improve. If you’d like to discuss your experience further, we encourage you to reach out to our HR team at HRSharedServices@definity.com. All conversations are confidential, and we welcome constructive input from our employees.
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