QBE Group Interview: Questions & How to Pass
Insurance · Updated 2026 · Interview Buddy team
QBE's graduate program runs assessment centres that include a group exercise — a business case or team task where you work with other candidates while assessors observe. For an insurer, they're looking for clear thinking, sound judgement and genuine collaboration, not the loudest person in the room.
This is a structured grad assessment rather than a retail group interview. This guide covers what the QBE group exercise looks like, what assessors score, and how to contribute so you stand out for the right reasons.
What a QBE group interview looks like
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You work in a small group on a case or task within a time limit while assessors score each candidate individually.
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They look for collaboration, clear communication, listening, and commercial or analytical thinking.
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Bringing quieter members in and keeping the group on track score well; dominating does not.
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Sound judgement and attention to detail matter — they reflect the day-to-day of insurance work.
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There's usually an individual interview and other exercises alongside the group task on the same day.
Questions to prepare
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Why do you want to work at QBE, and why the insurance industry?
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How do you contribute to a team working under time pressure?
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Tell us about a time you helped a group reach a decision.
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How would you handle a teammate who is dominating a discussion?
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Describe a time you analysed information carefully before deciding.
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How do you make sure everyone in a team is heard?
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Tell us about a time attention to detail made a difference.
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What do you know about what QBE does?
How to stand out
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Contribute clearly and then bring quieter people in — collaboration is scored, not volume.
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Show sound judgement and attention to detail; both reflect insurance work.
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Listen and build on others' points rather than only pushing your own.
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Keep the group moving toward the goal and watch the time.
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Research QBE and the insurance sector so your 'why QBE' answer is specific.
Frequently asked questions
What is the QBE group exercise like?
Part of the graduate assessment centre: a small group works through a business case or task within a time limit while assessors score each candidate individually on collaboration, communication and thinking — not the final answer.
What do QBE assessors look for in the group task?
Collaboration, clear communication, listening and inclusion, sound commercial or analytical judgement, and attention to detail. They want people who lift the team and think clearly.
How should I prepare for a QBE assessment centre?
Practise contributing to and including others in group discussions, research QBE and the insurance sector, and prepare STAR examples of teamwork and careful, detail-focused decisions.
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