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Updated Feb 21, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.

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Interview Experience [?] Based on 9 ratings

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Negative	22%

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4.0

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Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Jun 2010 (took 4+ weeks)

Proces went very smoothly. Had two initial phone interviews with the recruiter for about an hour each, which I was invited to meet one on one with a couple managers thereafter. I spoke to two managers again for about an hour each- the first was more conversational and informative about the position, while the second individual asked harder questions. Afterwards, the recruiter had set up another phone call which he said would be brief, so I expected to get an offer. It turned in to another hour long interview, which completely caught me off guard (that may have been the plan). The next week I finally got the offer, which I accepted. Total interview time was about a month and the recruiter was very responsive and timely in getting meetings set up which made for a smooth process

Interview Questions

We have several other well qualified candidates for the position- why do you feel we should pick you over them?

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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.

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4.0

Difficult Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Feb 2012 (took a day)

It was alright as the interviewer asked me basic question like tell me about yourself and how do you manage your day with a job.

Interview Questions

tell me about your self

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how do you manage your day with work

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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview.

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4.0

Difficult Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Jul 2010 (took 4 days)

Phone interview then in person interview with hiring manager and other underwriters.

Interview Questions

I don't remember any of the questions

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I got the interview through a Staffing Agency.

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4.0

Difficult Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Dec 2011 (took 2 months)

Through school, I introduced myself to the recruiter and emailed him my information. I had a phone interview a few days later with him and he let me now he would keep me in mind as positions became available in underwriting. About a month later, I received a call from the recruiter and he let me know there were 4 trainee positions. We set up times for me to interview and I ended up receiving 3 job offers out of the four divisions I interviewed for at the company. I had 11 interviews total, very exhausting but worth the effort. Advice: know the company your are applying for, why you want to work for them, their competition, and know why you would be good for the job you are applying for. They will ask you about your strengths and weaknesses, sales questions, etc.

Interview Questions

What are your strengths? How do they apply to the job you are applying for?

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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.

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2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Apr 2011 (took a day)

Company called me for initial phone interview. Basic personal questions. then asked three behavioral questions . Pretty straightfoward. they told you what was coming and didnt throw curveballs. Very polite and they understand that interviewing over the phone can be difficult. They said to call back in a few days or week to see how selection process is going. after phonw interview, if selected, you will interview in person with hiring manager. may have more than one in person interview

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Name a time when you gave great customer service

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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Apr 2011 in Dallas, TX (took a day)

Both of the hiring managers I interviewed with were very nice. The interview questions were very typically behavioral questions for the most part. Come prepared with some information about the company and the business segment you are interviewing for, it will impress your interviewer(s).

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What sort of people would you want to work with?

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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Oct 2010 in Alpharetta, GA (took a day)

I received an on campus interview with Travelers. It was a short and basic interview. It lasted about 30 mins. There were 2 people in the room asking questions. Basic questions such as why do you to join Travelers and etc.

Interview Questions

What are skills you think are important to underwriting

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Negative Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Jun 2009 in Saint Paul, MN (took a day)

Applied online, had a 30 minute phone screen with HR and was invited for an in-person interview.

Was interviewed by 2 people. Hiring manager and unit manager. About a 2 hour interview. They made it sound like I was going to be brought back in for a 2nd and 3rd at the same time (was out of town and relocating). I NEVER heard back from them. No phone call, email, or letter saying I was no longer considered. Very frustrating.

Interview Questions

All behavioral questions. Explain a time where you took a negative situation and turned it into a positive. Stuff like that.

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Describe your weaknesses. Describe your strengths.

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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Negative Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Nov 2009 in Hartford, CT (took 1 week)

The interviewer asked pretty standard questions. I was not too excited about the job but gave it a good effort. The recruiter never responded to me or a couple of my friends that also interviewed. She just left us hanging.