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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.

4,409 underwriter interview questions shared by candidates

how many loans can you underwriter per day. do you underwrite FHA,USDA,CONVENTIONAL LOANS. Are you familiar with FANNIE OR FREDDIE Are you familiar with Encompass , DU, DO, and Gus or if I was familiar with Va loans.
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Interviewed at Catalyst Lending

4.7★
Feb 13, 2017

how many loans can you underwriter per day. do you underwrite FHA,USDA,CONVENTIONAL LOANS. Are you familiar with FANNIE OR FREDDIE Are you familiar with Encompass , DU, DO, and Gus or if I was familiar with Va loans.

1. Why do you think you're a good fit for this role? 2. Describe a time you had to explain a difficult process to a team mate. 3. Describe a time you had to work on a team project. How did your contribution make a difference? 4. How do you deal with change? How would you react if you had a change in managers?

Underwriter

Interviewed at Intact Insurance

3.9★
Apr 8, 2023

1. Why do you think you're a good fit for this role? 2. Describe a time you had to explain a difficult process to a team mate. 3. Describe a time you had to work on a team project. How did your contribution make a difference? 4. How do you deal with change? How would you react if you had a change in managers?

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