Insurance Assistant is an entry level position in the insurance field. Insurance Assistant has to work under the close guidance of the Insurance Manager or the Insurance Supervisor. He has to learn all the nuances of the insurance field and should assist his seniors in the day to day operations. Insurance Assistant has to be a go getter and should always find an initiative to learn and grasp things immediately.
Interview procedure is a two way communication process wherein the employer gauges the essential capabilities of a candidate and determines whether he or she will be able to perform their tasks effectively by asking them competent and mental based questions.
1.Why have you chosen this career?
I have chosen this career because this will be a sales and marketing field in which I have to convince and persuade the customer in purchasing the policy. I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. I have a vast network which will help me in finding potential customers.
2.What are the essential qualities to be an effective Insurance Assistant?
An effective Insurance Assistant has to learn and grasp all the things immediately and quickly. He has to assist his seniors in their day to day operations. He should be a good planner and analytical in his work. Insurance Assistant has to maintain all the important files and records which would be necessary for the daily work.
3.How will you handle your Supervisor who would constantly give you difficult targets?
In a way it will only benefit me productively. I will be able to enhance my skills and techniques by accomplishing difficult targets. I will gain valuable experience in this field when dealing with the clients; I will be accustomed to the current market scenario. I will be more confident in my day to day operations.
4.What kind of management style do you prefer and why?
I want the working atmosphere to be very conducive for healthy competition, recognition of the task done well, positive appraisals of the performance of the employees. The management should not be autocratic with someone having the complete authority or control over the entire organization. The employees should be encouraged to give their personal ideas and thoughts which could be implemented into practical purposes.
5.Tell me something about your educational background?
I have done my High School and Intermediate from an elite college. Afterwards Graduation in Commerce stream from a prestigious university with one year internship at one of the most reputable insurance company.
These are some of the most recent interview questions that appear for an insurance sales job. A candidate should be thoroughly prepared to answer these kinds of mental and competent based questions.
