Interview Tips
Published Sep 2026 — 4 min read
Insurance interviews test domain knowledge, sales acumen, and regulatory awareness. Here are the questions that separate strong candidates.
Life Insurance Questions
- "Explain the difference between term insurance and endowment plans to a first-time buyer."
- "How would you handle a client who wants to surrender a profitable policy?"
- "What's your understanding of ULIP regulations under IRDA guidelines?"
Health Insurance Questions
- "How do you explain co-pay clauses to a client who doesn't understand them?"
- "What steps would you take to reduce claim rejection rates in your team?"
- "Describe your approach to selling group health insurance to an SME."
General Insurance Questions
- "How do you stay updated on regulatory changes from IRDA?"
- "Tell me about a time you cross-sold an additional product to an existing client."
- "What's your strategy for building an agency network in a new territory?"
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Shantanu Sen
Founder & Director, Sen Placement. 27 years in pharmaceuticals & 19 years in executive recruitment.
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