Short and simple. HR followed by hiring manager who discussed their needs for the role and their expectations of the candidate. The process was much like my previous role. Be sure to know company history and recent trends/developments.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at QBE (New York, NY) in Mar 2026
Interview
4 virtual interviews with peers and leaderships. Very easy converstations around experience and getting to know you as a person. The process went quickly from application to initial interview. I believe it took around 2 weeks.
Interviewing for an underwriter position involves evaluating candidates' ability to assess risk, analyze financial data, and make informed decisions. Key topics include experience in insurance or finance, attention to detail, knowledge of underwriting software, and communication skills. Expect scenario-based questions to gauge problem-solving and judgment capabilities.
Underwriter applicants have rated the interview process at QBE with 3.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 60.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Underwriter roles take an average of 30 days to get hired, when considering 6 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at QBE overall takes an average of 20 days.
Common stages of the interview process at QBE as a Underwriter according to 6 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 30%
Phone interview: 20%
Drug test: 10%
Presentation: 10%
Group panel interview: 10%
Background check: 10%
IQ intelligence test: 10%
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