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Underwriter Mock Interview

To help you prepare for your Underwriter interview, here are 40 interview questions and answer examples.

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What has been your greatest accomplishment as an underwriter so far?

The interviewer asks about your greatest accomplishment as an underwriter to gain insight into your skills and experience in the field. Discussing your accomplishments can reveal your work ethic, problem-solving skills, and ability to handle challenges. This question also provides an opportunity for you to showcase your skills and demonstrate how you have contributed to the success of your previous employers. Overall, it is an important question to help the interviewer determine whether you are a good fit for the position and the company.

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40 Underwriter Interview Questions & Answers

Below is a list of our Underwriter interview questions. Click on any interview question to view our answer advice and answer examples. You may view six answer examples before our paywall loads. Afterwards, you'll be asked to upgrade to view the rest of our answers.

  • Accomplishment

    1. What has been your greatest accomplishment as an underwriter so far?

  • Adaptability

    2. What has been your biggest disappointment as an underwriter so far?

  • Behavioral

    3. Give an example of a time when you made a mistake because you failed to actively listen to a supervisor.

  • Career Goals

    4. What professional goals have you set for yourself this year?

  • Compatibility

    5. What is your greatest strength? How does it help you as an underwriter?

  • Compatibility

    6. Successful underwriters must have good judgement and common sense. Would you consider yourself to fit in those categories?

  • Compatibility

    7. Are you efficient with your time?

  • Competency

    8. What are the steps you follow to study a problem before making a decision?

  • Competency

    9. Do you consider yourself to have strong research skills?

  • Competency

    10. What are your general guidelines related to applicable ratios (i.e., debt ratios, loan-to-value, etc.)?

  • Conflict

    11. Have you ever had difficulty with a supervisor?

  • Conflict

    12. Share an experience you had in dealing with a difficult person and how you handled the situation.

  • Critical Thinking

    13. What do you do when your time schedule or project plan is upset by unforeseen circumstances?

  • Critical Thinking

    14. What is the most difficult situation you have had to face and how did you tackle it?

  • Critical Thinking

    15. Give an example where you have supported a loan that did not comply with FHA loan guidelines.

  • Diligence

    16. How do you stay updated on industry changes and regulations that may affect your work as an underwriter?

  • Diligence

    17. What do you know about our company?

  • Direct

    18. Why are you the best candidate for us?

  • Discovery

    19. If not an underwriter, what other role within insurance would you like to be in?

  • Discovery

    20. Why did you choose to pursue a career as an underwriter?

  • Discovery

    21. Tell me something about yourself that is not on your resume.

  • Discovery

    22. How would you compare your current job to that of an underwriter?

  • Discovery

    23. What do you dislike the most about being an underwriter?

  • Discovery

    24. What motivates you as an underwriter?

  • Discovery

    25. What initially attracted you to the insurance industry, and what keeps you here?

  • Discovery

    26. If I were to speak with your social circle, what would your friends say about you?

  • Discovery

    27. Do you consider yourself more analytical or a free thinker?

  • Discovery

    28. When will your current project be completed, or when will be the next logical time to be able to leave on good terms with your team?

  • Education

    29. Tell me about your financial training and education.

  • Education

    30. Tell me about your education. How has it prepared you for a career as a underwriter?

  • Organizational

    31. How do you keep track of work so that it gets done on time?

  • Performance Based

    32. How do you balance the need for profitability with the responsibility to minimize risk for the company?

  • Performance Based

    33. Give me a time when you went above and beyond the requirements for a project.

  • Problem Solving

    34. Have you ever been overloaded with work? What did you do to ensure your deadlines were met?

  • Role-Specific

    35. Give an example where you have had to use your negotiation skills.

  • Role-Specific

    36. If hired, how do you intend on making a difference with our company?

  • Role-Specific

    37. Give an example where you have had to challenge loan documentation based on fraud detection processes you use.

  • Role-Specific

    38. Can you walk me through your underwriting process?

  • Situational

    39. What is your approach to assessing risk in an application?

  • Technical

    40. Do you have strong computer skills? Which programs are you most experienced in?