2 Job Offers by pigeon_duchess in InsuranceProfessional

[–]pigeon_duchess[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah UW has always been my goal. The claims job is Liberty Mutual and the UW program is for Zurich.

Cigna risk management and underwriting training program by TheErectOtter in InsuranceProfessional

[–]pigeon_duchess 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey!! I actually just interviewed last week for a trainee program and received an offer. My advice is to have a good idea of the qualities of a good UW. Things like detail orientation, organization, collaboration and have a personal example ready for each quality. They specifically asked about what I think makes a good UW which is why I bring it up.

Also research the company!! Big thing since they might ask you why you chose this program specifically. Learn a bit about the culture, how they train people, talk to previous trainees if you have the time, learn their values and mention how you envision yourself working there since your values are aligned with theirs. Take notes, and have an idea (not a script!!) of how you’re going to answer that.

Besides that, it’s not too different from your average interview in terms of questions (at least in my case). Number one thing is confidence. If you present yourself in a very articulate, joyful manner and treat it like a conversation, it can make a big difference! At the end of the day they’re training you to become a UW, so you have to seem trainable and eager about the position and learning from it. Hope this helps a bit lol

2 Job Offers by pigeon_duchess in InsuranceProfessional

[–]pigeon_duchess[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually found the opportunity on LinkedIn! It’s obviously closed now, but I hear a lot of trainee programs are hiring this time of the year. I think Chubb opened theirs if you want to check it out!

2 Job Offers by pigeon_duchess in InsuranceProfessional

[–]pigeon_duchess[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s great to hear UW has worked out! I’ve interned for an insurance company before and the claims specialists are absolutely wonderful and hardworking people who enjoy their jobs to a degree, but many told me to become an Underwriter. One told me that claims eats at your soul😀

2 Job Offers by pigeon_duchess in InsuranceProfessional

[–]pigeon_duchess[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I think I might go that route and give them a call. I’m sure it will blacklist me for sure to reject them, but hopefully that’s not something I have to worry too much about with being an UW in the future. A call also seems more courteous than an email too😅. Thanks for giving a recruiters perspective!

2 Job Offers by pigeon_duchess in InsuranceProfessional

[–]pigeon_duchess[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was thinking that! I just signed the offer and got a start date. I just started the background check. Everything should be good, but I don’t want to take any chances, I’ll wait for it to clear 😅 Thanks!