
Safeco Interview Questions
& Process
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and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Safeco.
Business Analyst
It was surprisingly easy. I had two phone interviews and then an in-person one with 4 interviewers. I didn't get a case study, though I know others who did. It was mostly basic interview questions like what you're most proud of, what you need to improve on, and tell me about a project. What I found interesting was how HR kept moving me around. I interviewed with 4 different groups before finally getting the job. The feedback from the first three interviews was always 'You sound great, but the hiring manager thinks you're a better fit for a role in ___ group.' It was a bit disheartening at first, but I appreciated that they kept trying with me.
- Can you share a professional experience you regret?
- What accomplishment are you most proud of?
- What areas do you believe you need to improve in?
Casualty Specialist
Got a call from HR to set up a phone interview. Had the phone interview with HR. Then they asked me to come in for an in-office interview the next day. Got a call back confirming the in-office interview. The in-office interview was with two managers. They both had their own questions from a script. Each manager gave an example of a complex situation and asked me to explain what I would do, step by step.
- What about your background was the hardest to answer?
- Describe your step-by-step approach to handling this complex situation.
Claims Adjuster
So first, you gotta do this online test, right? It checks if you can juggle stuff like answering emails, taking calls, and dealing with documents, basically what you'd be doing on the job. If you ace that, then you get a phone interview. And if they dig you after that, they'll set you up for an in-person interview.
- Questions about insurance and your background.
- Questions about your personality.
- Questions about how you would handle specific situations.
Personal Lines Underwriter
First you need to take and pass an IQ test to even be considered for an interview. If you pass that, then you'll have a phone interview. After that, if you make it through, you'll come in for an in-person interview with the managers and trainer. They'll usually let you know about the offer, including salary and start date, within a week or two, and you'll have a few business days to decide.
- Can you describe a time you had to give a difficult answer to a customer?
Safeco Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Safeco interview reports.
“Can you describe the responsibilities of an underwriter?”
Read reports →“Why do you not have a master's degree?”
Read reports →“How do you define customer service?”
Read reports →“Given a diagram of an accident at an intersection, what questions would you ask the drivers involved?”
Read reports →“What would you do if you couldn't complete all 10 tasks assigned for the day?”
Read report →“Have you ever had to sell something?”
Read report →“How do you handle interactions with emotional individuals?”
Read report →“What do you think would be the hardest part about joining Safeco?”
Read report →“What accomplishment are you most proud of?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 36 Safeco interview reports.