Progressive Insurance Hi! I have an upcoming interview with a recruiter for an underwriter position. If you get to move forward would the next step be like a panel interview before you get an offer? Also are there any good prep questions? I'm pretty good at STAR at least. Just trying to get prepared.
I joined PRG 2 months ago and love it! I'm a business consultant - previously worked in IT/finance. Interview started with recruiter, then panel of 2 people (peer and manager of another team) then I interviewed directly with my current manager. After they narrowed it down, my last interview was with the director. All STAR questions, just keep a handful of stories/anecdotes in your back pocket and you'll be fine. I made sure to ask questions in between and stayed engaged the whole time.
^ The only PTO I was able to negotiate was getting 1 week to use right away vs waiting for it to accrue. I did negotiate my salary and they met me in the middle.
Use chat gpt to ask what questions they will based on the job description. Also was that job posted as remote?
Yes! Its a remote position with Progressive. Sorry I totally thought it posted in the Progressive bowl and not the general insurance bowl 🤦♀️
These days, questions are usually situational. Tell us about a time when you went above and beyond to get the job done. Tell us about a time when you had to deal with a difficult customer. Tell us about a time when you struggled to meet a deadline. Tell us about a time you worked in a team and others weren’t meeting expectations. Tell us about a time when… Have your stories. Focus on SOAR (situation, obstacle, action, result ). Take a look at the company’s core beliefs and use those. 
What is the actual posting?, perosn lines or commercial lines? Very different positions
Small Business Insurance Underwriter. I am currently a Business Lines Auto Underwriter at a competitor.
I work for progressive. I'm an Underwriter. Your interview will be a panel of 2. Use all STAR scenarios for answers. Be friendly and upbeat. Pretty easy questions. You got this
Thank you! Do you enjoy working at Progressive?
Remember, people like to hire people they feel they can work with. Be conversant and make them feel like you would be an easy person to get along with. As far as questions go,
What can I do on day one to help your company reach its goals.
Is there anything in background that we need to discuss that would question my ability to do the job.
I'm really excited about this opportunity, Is there anything more I can tell you to overcome any issues you may have that would hurt my chances of getting this position?
Not a question but a final statement:
If you offer me this position, I personally guarantee you will not be disappointed.
Every company is different in how they structure the next steps. Sometimes is a one on one interview. Sometimes it's a few managers. Sometimes it's a series. I would've asked the recruiter what it was going to be.
Is it progressive or "protective "
Interview is with Progressive and I currently work with "Jake" lol