Chubb Insurance: common questions about working there

Reference Chubb's global reputation, its focus on commercial and specialty insurance, and its financial strength. Mention specific Chubb product lines or capabilities that interest you. Avoid generic answers about wanting to work in insurance — interviewers at Chubb expect candidates who have researched the company's specific positioning in the Australian market and articulated a genuine reason for targeting Chubb specifically.

For distribution and account executive roles, this is a central competency. Describe your approach to understanding brokers' business needs, being responsive and reliable, and building trust through expertise and follow-through. Real examples of accounts you've grown or relationships you've developed in the NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, or WA markets are valuable.

For senior and commercial roles, Chubb expects candidates to have a view on market conditions. Be prepared to discuss trends such as pricing cycle dynamics in commercial lines, the impact of climate change on catastrophe insurance, emerging cyber risks, and the influence of global reinsurance conditions on Australian pricing. Demonstrating market awareness distinguishes strong candidates.

Yes, absolutely for underwriting, claims, and risk engineering roles. You should expect questions about policy coverage interpretation, risk assessment methodology, or claims handling procedures relevant to the product line you're applying for. The depth of technical questioning typically increases at senior levels.

Review your knowledge of the specific line of business (financial lines, liability, property, marine, etc.), current market conditions for that line in Australia, and Chubb's appetite and positioning in that space. Be ready to discuss real risks you've underwritten, coverage terms you've negotiated, and how you approach difficult or borderline submissions.