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      Underwriting Assistant Interview

      Sep 4, 2020
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Markel

      Interview

      Started with a phone interview. I was called back for two separate in person interviews. Even after follow up from the recruiter that I would be hearing something the following week. I never heard anything back. Training programs sounded structured. Would have at least liked a response back since I was told I would hear the following week.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      An interesting question from the in person interview was the last book I read.
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      Other Underwriting Assistant interview reviews for Markel

      Underwriting Assistant Interview

      Dec 23, 2022
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Markel

      Interview

      Unlike most companies would phone every few days to confirm the interview date which can be excessive. During the interview I was not asked questions about my experience related to the role. Instead about a part time retail job I had done many years ago. Emailed the hr representative who was dealing with my application a few days later to ask for the outcome of the interview and did not hear back which I found strange considering how often she would call leading up to the interview. Very odd experience.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What were the customers at *insert company* (part time retail from many years ago) job like?
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      Underwriting Assistant Interview

      May 10, 2024
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Richmond, VA
      Declined offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Markel (Richmond, VA) in Sep 2022

      Interview

      Happened over zoom. Was a 3 step process that was all handled over zoom. The position was hybrid which is why I guess I did not need to go into the office for.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Where do you see yourself in 5 years.
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      Underwriting Assistant Interview

      Aug 18, 2021
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Houston, TX
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Markel (Houston, TX)

      Interview

      Two interviews. The first is a phone screen going over the responsibilities of the position, your interest, and your resume. The second is in-person with the branch manager and one of the underwriters. They go over the position in more detail and ask behavioral questions. No room for career advancement. Was described as a "flat company" during the in-person interview. Not the most professional bunch. In-person interviewers were disinterested and just read questions off a script. You won't hear back if you don't get the position even though they say you will be contacted.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What is a task you are really good at but never want to do again? Tell me about a time you disagreed with your boss and tried to influence them to see your point of view? Why should we hire you?
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