Swiss Re HireVue interview questions: What to expect
How to ace the Swiss Re HireVue interview: Questions and strategy
Some time ago, Swiss Re changed its hiring procedures to include something called a "HireVue interview".
The purpose of these video or one-way interviews is to save everyone time. You don't have to travel to an office for an in-person interview if the Swiss Re hiring manager has already made up their mind on another applicant. And the hiring manager doesn't have to sit through an interview with someone that clearly isn't interested in the job.
So it's a win-win right?
Sort of.
HireVue interviews can be very stressful for applicants since there is no live interviewer asking questions. Many applicants have told us this gives them anxiety since there is no way to know if your answers were solid or could be improved.
You can gain some confidence before your interview by practicing for Swiss Re's HireVue interview on a platform like Voomer, where you can practice on Swiss Re sample questions and get instant, AI-powered feedback on your answers.
Let's walk you through the Swiss Re HireVue interview and at the end of this article you can take a look at a few sample Swiss Re HireVue interview questions.
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What happens in a Swiss Re HireVue interview?
In a HireVue interview, you'll record yourself answering questions.
Those questions might be shown to you as a couple of lines of text or they might be displayed as a pre-recorded video by someone at Swiss Re asking you that question.
Then, you'll get around 30 seconds to prepare your answer and around two minutes to answer.
The number of questions varies, so be ready to answer anything from 2 to 5 questions.
You can answer on your cell phone, laptop, or desktop computer - as long as it has a camera.
Swiss Re's HireVue interview specifics
The questions asked will be mostly behavioral ones, so make sure you are brushed up on how to answer those. The best way to answer them is via the STAR method - if you aren't familiar with how to ace every question using that method, check out the video below.
You also want to be aware of Swiss Re's corporate values. You want to answer the behavioral questions on HireVue through the lens of those values. This will make the hiring manager's life very easy as they are looking for those values in every person they evaluate.
You can find Swiss Re's corporate values on its website. Also take a look at the Built to Lead strategy page and Swiss Re's history to familiarize yourself with their corporate goals, because knowledge of those can be extremely helpful in an interview.
As of 2026, Swiss Re publishes three Swiss-heritage corporate values, reinforced by three strategic guiding principles under its "Built to Lead" strategy. You can use these to frame your behavioral answers through the value that is most relevant to the story you're telling.
| Value or principle | Swiss Re's stated framing |
|---|---|
| Reliability | One of three "Swiss values" Swiss Re says it has "led with" for over 160 years, alongside "underwriting expertise" and "capital strength."1 |
| Precision | The second Swiss-heritage value, paired with the company's "technical excellence" and "rich data."1 |
| Collaboration | The third Swiss-heritage value, operationalized through the strategy pillar "achieve more together" and a "collaborative, client-centric performance culture."1 2 |
| Amplify our core | "With underwriting and claims excellence, deep risk knowledge, and close proximity to clients and brokers, we amplify our core businesses."2 |
| Advance re/insurance | "We advance re/insurance through AI, reimagining the value chain to accelerate and simplify processes."2 |
| Achieve more together | "By fostering a collaborative, client-centric performance culture, we are attracting and developing future-ready talent while driving results sustainably."2 |
Swiss Re states that it has an overarching purpose of "making the world more resilient" by "turning risk into opportunity for people, businesses and society."1 If you are able to naturally reference how your decisions and actions have aligned with that purpose during an answer it will help to set you apart.
How to prepare for Swiss Re's HireVue interview
Start with what you can control.
Start your interview in a place that is quiet - away from kids, pets, lawnmowers, etc. Not only will the person viewing your video have a hard time understanding you, loud noises right when you are about to answer a question might sap your confidence.
Even though you might be at home, dress as if you were at an in-person interview. People viewing your answers appreciate the professionalism of someone that took the time to think about this issue and record using appropriate clothing.
Lighting is absolutely key. If you record in an environment with low light, you'll come across as a blurry, barely recognizable mess on video - which does not help your chances of getting hired. Open your curtains to let in lots of natural light or turn on lights to brighten up the environment. When it comes to lighting, more is always better - as long as the lights aren't pointed at your camera!
Swiss Re HireVue interview questions
Below are some Swiss Re sample questions.
- Tell me about yourself (a classic Hirevue question)
- What was the toughest challenge you've faced
- Tell me about a time you faced a problem with a team member
- Tell me something that is not on your resume
- Access more of these questions at Voomer!
Step into your arena
Practice makes perfect - boost your confidence before the interview by practicing for your Swiss Re HireVue interview on a tool like Voomer.
You can browse our question database with company-specific questions and practice for them in an environment that is extremely similar to Hirevue's.
You can also get AI-powered feedback on your answers to help you land that dream job!
Good luck with your interview!
Footnotes
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Swiss Re Group, "About us," https://www.swissre.com/about-us.html (accessed May 2026): "For over 160 years, we've led with underwriting expertise, capital strength and Swiss values of reliability, precision and collaboration." ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4
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Swiss Re Group, "Built to Lead," https://www.swissre.com/about-us/Leading-forward.html (accessed May 2026). ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4
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- What Swiss Re HireVue questions should I expect?
- Swiss Re typically asks behavioral and situational questions. Think ‘Tell me about a time...’ and ‘How would you handle...’ The specific questions rotate, but the format stays the same: you’ll see the question, get prep time, then record your answer on camera. Voomer’s Swiss Re question bank has the real questions candidates have reported.
- How long is the Swiss Re HireVue interview?
- Most HireVue interviews run 4–6 questions, 2–3 minutes per answer. The whole thing takes about 20–30 minutes. You’ll usually get 30 seconds to read each question before recording starts.
- Can I practice Swiss Re HireVue questions before the real thing?
- That’s exactly what Voomer is for. Record yourself answering real Swiss Re questions in the same timed, on-camera format, then see your debrief: how fast you spoke, where your eyes went, whether filler words crept in, and how you compare to other Swiss Re candidates.
- How does Swiss Re’s HireVue evaluate my answers?
- HireVue uses AI to assess your responses, but what exactly it measures isn’t fully transparent. What we know: delivery matters as much as content. Eye contact, speaking pace, confidence, and structure all factor in. Voomer shows you these same signals so you know exactly how you’re coming across.
- What’s the best way to prepare for a Swiss Re HireVue?
- Practice on camera. Reading about interview tips helps, but nothing replaces actually recording yourself and watching it back. Most candidates who use Voomer see their biggest improvement between sessions 3 and 5. That’s when the self-consciousness fades and real presence kicks in.