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"Insurance companies depend on underwriters to review insurance applications and determine whether they qualify for acceptance. Employers are looking to hire candidates with strong analytical and organizational skills and experience with computer software. In an interview context, expect to answer technical questions such as evaluating risk as well as behavioral questions that will assess your ability to work on a team and resolve difficult problems. To test your quantitative skills, an interviewer may through in a brain teaser."

Top Underwriter Interview Questions & How To Answer

Question 1

Question #1: When reviewing a claim, what factors could determine a higher risk level?

How to answer
How to answer: As an underwriter, you're responsible for ensuring that all claims, loans, and/or policies have a low level of risk to protect the interest of the individual or company issuing payment, funds, or coverage. When you answer this question, talk about the process you follow to assess the potential risk of each individual item you review. Include manual review processes and any AI- or computer-driven review processes.
Question 2

Question #2: Have you ever disagreed with another party involved in a claim or policy review?

How to answer
How to answer: Underwriters work with various individuals in the underwriting and review process, so they might disagree with one or more of those individuals. This question allows you to demonstrate your problem-solving and communication skills when you encounter conflict. As you answer, describe a specific situation with the STAR method: Situation, Action, Task, Result.
Question 3

Question #3: How do you manage multiple claims or requests?

How to answer
How to answer: An underwriter often works on multiple claims at once, so they need strong organizational and prioritization skills. In your answer to this question, you can outline any specific tools or processes you use when managing multiple requests, as well as how you manage deadlines and timelines. Since underwriters often have to submit their responses to requests within a certain timeline, it's important to have good time management skills.

4,410 underwriter interview questions shared by candidates

There was no difficult questions for me. I had been on a few interviews at that time and was used to them. But just to list one, I would have to say the question about tell me your weaknesses. I really hate that one. I use a different reason all the time.
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Mortgage Underwriter

Interviewed at Bank of America

3.9★
Jul 29, 2014

There was no difficult questions for me. I had been on a few interviews at that time and was used to them. But just to list one, I would have to say the question about tell me your weaknesses. I really hate that one. I use a different reason all the time.

In no particular order: 1) How do you meet deadlines? 2) Describe to us your process in underwriting a new or existing deal? 3) How do you deliver news that isn't the best? 4) The floor is opened up for you to ask questions.
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Commerical Underwriter

Interviewed at Veritex Community Bank

4.6★
Feb 28, 2022

In no particular order: 1) How do you meet deadlines? 2) Describe to us your process in underwriting a new or existing deal? 3) How do you deliver news that isn't the best? 4) The floor is opened up for you to ask questions.

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