The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Allstate (Northbrook, IL) in Nov 2011
Interview
1. Interviewed with two different actuaries on campus, both interviews were about 30 mins
2. Interviewed with 3 actuaries at the home office and had lunch with the other candidates and 2 different actuaries
- The home office interview was comprised of typical behavioral questions and also some brain teaser word problems
- The interviews were 45 mins long including the brain teaser portion.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Brain teaser questions such as:
You are given three baskets of fruit labeled apples, oranges, and one with both. All of the labels are wrong. You are to pick one fruit from one of the baskets and then label them correctly.
I applied online. I interviewed at Allstate (New York, NY)
Interview
One Hirevue, one interview, 2-3 typical behavioral questions 2 case studies. Relatively fair, try to get to know your interviewers. You will have 2 interviewers so it's not terribly intimidating.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult teammate
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Allstate in Sept 2025
Interview
I submitted the online application and got back after a month for a Hirevue interview. Next round was a 45 minute virtual interview with 2 senior actuaries. Behavioral questions and cases one by one
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Expand some points on your resume (exams, technical tools, career path)
Tell me about a time you have to make decision with insufficient information
Case questions: select variable for pricing product and justify your choices
Applied on their website; first round was a phone interview, followed by an interview with actuaries at the company. They asked to explain a specific concept and presented a few scenarios where they evaluate your assumptions and judgement.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a concept that you find fascinating.