Claims Representative - College Co-op 2027
Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you had to keep careful records of what you did and why.
What they are checking: Their documentation habits, which claims files depend on.
Tell me about a time you negotiated or worked out a compromise with someone.
What they are checking: Whether they have the early instincts needed for claim negotiation and settlement.
How do you handle stress when someone is upset with you on the phone?
What they are checking: Their resilience, since claims work involves hard conversations.
Where do you see claims fitting into your career after graduation?
What they are checking: Whether they are interested in a future at Sentry, since co-ops often lead to hires.
What would you do
This co-op means working part time during classes at UW-Stevens Point and full time over breaks. How will you balance that with school?
What they are checking: Whether they have a realistic plan to stay reliable across semesters.
How would you talk with a customer whose home was just damaged in a storm?
What they are checking: Whether they can be caring with someone in a stressful time while moving the claim forward.
A claimant gives you information that does not line up with the police report. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they follow up on inconsistencies fairly without accusing anyone.
How would you use your mentor to grow your skills over the co-op?
What they are checking: Whether they will actively seek feedback and learning from experienced claims staff.
About the work
What steps would you take to figure out what happened in a loss?
What they are checking: Their sense of how to investigate, using statements, photos, reports and documents.
Why does it matter to verify coverage and policy limits before making any promises?
What they are checking: Whether they see that early promises about coverage can create real problems later.
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