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Swiss Re Actuarial Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 10 Oct 2023

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Actuarial Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Akshat Sukhija

posted on 10 Oct 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I appeared for an interview in Apr 2023.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Design a pension scheme for yourself in the remaining time and tell us the process
  • Q2. What are life insurance products
  • Ans. 

    Life insurance products are financial products that provide a lump sum payment to beneficiaries upon the death of the insured individual.

    • Life insurance products provide financial protection for loved ones in the event of the policyholder's death.

    • There are different types of life insurance products, such as term life insurance, whole life insurance, and universal life insurance.

    • Premiums are paid by the policyholder in e...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Reserving aspects in Life insurance
  • Ans. 

    Reserving aspects in Life insurance involve estimating future liabilities and ensuring adequate funds are set aside.

    • Reserving involves estimating future claims and expenses based on historical data and actuarial assumptions.

    • Methods used for reserving include the chain ladder method, Bornhuetter-Ferguson method, and loss ratio method.

    • Reserves are crucial for ensuring solvency and financial stability of an insurance comp...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Bonus calculations

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare the exams that you have cleared. They mainly ask questions from those subjects only
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Statistical written examination

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Many questions on regression analysis What is the job of actuarial analyst What is insurance What is premium How will you choose customers Questions related to car insurance
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is your strength What is your failure Why would I recommend you to my seniors How's your performance under pressure What's you take on exams How do you prepare for exams

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident. Don't show your nervousness. Have a good hold on your aubject matters.
Be spontaneous.

Actuarial Analyst Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

asked in Aon
Q1. What are the various types of life assurance policies?
Q2. Tell me more about actuarial knowledge/ papers you have
Q3. can you explain the 95th percentile?
Q4. What is our timeline to clear all the exams
Q5. How can triangles be used for calculating reserves

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic Excel function
  • Q2. Scenario based questions
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

More questions about my experience & reason to join.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview toughness level was average.
Friendly behavior
Prepare more on scenario based questions

Data Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

Gallagher user image sandesh j sakure

posted on 30 Nov 2023

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

20 min for 25 question that are related to u r profile

Round 2 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. They dont have knowledge about the profile asking some stupied questions
  • Q2. You are working before on MNC clients
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have worked with MNC clients before.

    • I have experience working with multinational clients in my previous roles.

    • I have successfully managed projects for MNC clients, delivering high-quality data analysis.

    • I am familiar with the challenges and requirements of working with MNC clients, such as cultural differences and complex data sets.

    • I have collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet the specific needs of MNC ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. They dont know this compeny is MNC asking again and again u r working in MNC
Round 3 - Assignment 

Assignment on Sales data to find revenue ,split column

Round 4 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. How much project you done in last year ?
  • Ans. 

    I have completed multiple projects in the last year.

    • I have completed 5 projects in the last year.

    • One of the projects involved analyzing customer data to identify trends and patterns.

    • Another project focused on optimizing inventory management using data analysis techniques.

    • I also worked on a project that involved creating a predictive model for sales forecasting.

    • In addition, I collaborated on a project to analyze social ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. After clering all rounds they arrange the salary discussion round but not done salary discussion round and not getting any response on email & call
  • Q3. HR not given proper feedback about selection not getting any response on call & email
  • Q4. It is so difficult to decide U r selected or not & u can wait or join another

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Gallagher Data Analyst interview:
  • Advanced Excel
  • SQL
  • Power Bi
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Ask to HR ( Javeed ) clearly u r selected or not when they are calling you because they are not receiving any call and not rplying on any email
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

First round will be aptitude test

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why should I hire you
  • Ans. 

    I have a strong analytical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proven track record of delivering actionable insights.

    • I have a degree in data analytics and relevant work experience

    • I am proficient in statistical analysis and data visualization tools such as Python, R, and Tableau

    • I have successfully completed projects where I identified trends and patterns in data to drive business decisions

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me about your self
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary expectation
  • Q2. Position of the candidate
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assessment 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Type of sql Joints
  • Ans. 

    SQL Joins are used to combine rows from two or more tables based on a related column between them.

    • Types of SQL Joins include INNER JOIN, LEFT JOIN, RIGHT JOIN, and FULL JOIN.

    • INNER JOIN returns rows when there is at least one match in both tables.

    • LEFT JOIN returns all rows from the left table and the matched rows from the right table.

    • RIGHT JOIN returns all rows from the right table and the matched rows from the left tab...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Write DAX for create data modeling on inactive relationship?
  • Ans. 

    Use DAX to create data modeling on inactive relationship in Power BI.

    • Use USERELATIONSHIP function to create an inactive relationship between two tables.

    • Specify the relationship between the tables and the columns to be used in the relationship.

    • Use CALCULATE function along with USERELATIONSHIP to perform calculations using the inactive relationship.

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Duration - 60 Minutes
Topic - Advance DAX, Joints using DAX, all except all

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

All the questions are based on the MCQ , and the syllabus is covered python SQL Power BI

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Some questions from the Pandas Data Frame scenario based

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Ask about work and coding

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It's Good to start the carrier

I appeared for an interview in Dec 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

7 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and detail-oriented analyst with a strong background in data analysis and problem-solving.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Statistics and experience in analyzing large datasets

    • I am proficient in using statistical software such as R and Python

    • I have a proven track record of identifying trends and providing actionable insights to drive business decisions

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How does Insurance companies work ?
  • Ans. 

    Insurance companies work by providing financial protection to individuals or organizations against potential risks or losses.

    • Insurance companies collect premiums from policyholders in exchange for coverage.

    • They assess risks and determine the appropriate premiums to charge based on factors such as age, health, and occupation.

    • Insurance companies invest the collected premiums to generate income and ensure they have suffic...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Who is an actuary and what are his roles ?
  • Ans. 

    An actuary is a professional who assesses and manages financial risks using mathematics, statistics, and business knowledge.

    • Analyzing data to calculate probabilities of events such as death, sickness, injury, and property loss

    • Designing insurance policies and pension plans based on risk assessments

    • Helping companies make informed decisions on managing risks and setting premiums

    • Advising on investment strategies to ensure ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is India's GDP and its growth rate ?
  • Ans. 

    India's GDP is $2.7 trillion with a growth rate of 4.2%.

    • India's GDP is one of the largest in the world.

    • As of 2020, India's GDP was $2.7 trillion.

    • The growth rate of India's GDP in 2020 was 4.2%.

    • India's GDP growth rate has been fluctuating over the years.

    • The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on India's GDP growth.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What are the Pros and Cons of Demonetization ?
  • Ans. 

    Demonetization has pros and cons that impact various aspects of the economy and society.

    • Pros: Curbing black money, reducing corruption, promoting digital transactions

    • Cons: Initial economic disruption, inconvenience to the public, impact on informal sector

    • Example of a pro: Demonetization helped uncover undisclosed income and led to an increase in tax compliance.

    • Example of a con: Small businesses and daily wage workers f

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. If there are two data sets each with 100 variables and having 10000 and 12000 policies verify the validity of the second data set assuming the first one is accurate.
  • Ans. 

    The validity of the second data set can be verified by comparing it with the first data set.

    • Compare the variables in both data sets to ensure they are the same.

    • Check if the number of policies in the second data set matches the number stated.

    • Perform statistical analysis on both data sets to identify any discrepancies or inconsistencies.

    • Validate the accuracy of the second data set by cross-referencing it with external so

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Why do you want to work as an analyst ?
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about analyzing data and deriving insights to drive informed decision-making.

    • I enjoy problem-solving and critical thinking, which are essential skills for an analyst.

    • I have a strong attention to detail and excel at organizing and interpreting complex information.

    • I am interested in utilizing data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.

    • I believe that my analytical skills can contr...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

College Name: IIT Madras

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before May 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. General questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Its good experience and easy to crack the questions.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Mar 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How are heard about HDFC Life?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - HDFC life is good for interns .

Swiss Re Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Swiss Re Actuarial Analyst interview?
Swiss Re interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Swiss Re interview process are Aptitude Test, One-on-one Round and HR.
How to prepare for Swiss Re Actuarial Analyst interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Swiss Re. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Swiss Re expect are Reinsurance, Clinical SAS Programming, Actuarial, Analytical Chemistry and Data Analytics.
What are the top questions asked in Swiss Re Actuarial Analyst interview?

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Swiss Re Actuarial Analyst Salary
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₹7.4 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
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3.9/5

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3.0

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4.0

Work-life balance

3.4

Salary

4.5

Job security

3.6

Company culture

3.0

Promotions

3.1

Work satisfaction

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