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      Underwriter Interview

      19 Oct 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      London, England
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Hiscox (London, England) in Feb 2025

      Interview

      Interview process was seamless. The recruiting company was actually nice, they provided support along the process and replied to emails, The process includes a video interview, a interview with the recruiter and a final interview

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      They asked me to describe myself. They asked me about my strengths and weaknesses. They asked me about the company. they asked me talk about a financial news that I have read in the past week
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      Other Underwriter interview reviews for Hiscox

      Underwriter Interview

      22 May 2025
      Anonymous employee
      London, England
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Hiscox (London, England)

      Interview

      Straightforward process. One casual coffee then two interview rounds. HR attended one of the interviews. They had good open with communication throughout the process. Had to do an online test.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What do you know about the company?
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      Underwriter Interview

      30 Sept 2024
      Anonymous interview candidate
      London, England
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Hiscox (London, England) in Sept 2024

      Interview

      4 rounds - 1st round is with the hiring manager and a senior underwriter (competency questions), the 2nd is a watson glaser online assessment, 3rd is with an 2 other personnel from other departments (competency and technical questions) and the final round is with the divisional head. Unfortunately I didn't make it passed the 3rd round. You definitely need to practice before taking the online assessment. The interviewers were really friendly and professional.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What's your greatest weakness? How you do manage multiple tasks? Why do you want to work for hiscox? What do you know about hiscox? How do you manage conflict? What are the challenges you think you'll face within the first 3 months? How would you rate a particular risk?
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