Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - Underwriting Services - Chicago, IL; Summer

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Zurich is accepting resumes for our 2026 Apprentice Program, apply today! The program launches at the beginning Summer 2026 as early as June 16th through July 20th.

About the program:

Our innovative General Insurance Apprentice Program allows participants to simultaneously gain their first-time higher education and the experience to launch a rewarding career in commercial insurance.

In ourChicago office Apprentices will support our Large Property Underwriting Account Service Associate Team with:

• Servicing accounts through our end-to-end process
• Accessing and evaluatingunderwriting processes while implementing best practices
• Following instructions from underwriters in areas of policy rating and pricing
• Reviewingapplication of mandatory policy forms in relation to accounts
• Resolving inquiries from brokers, underwriters, and internal customers

The two-year program offered in Chicago, IL combines targeted coursework at Harper Community Collegewith relevant work rotations at Zurich North America’s Downtown Chicago office.The ideal candidate is seeking a first-time associate degree and has minimal college credits completed.

Apprentices who successfully complete this two-year program will:

• Work 3 days a week, School 2 days a week, paid for all 40 hours/week
• Business Administration with a concentration in Insurance (Virtually at Harper College)
  OR
• Business Marketing with a concentration in Insurance (Hybrid at Harold Washington CC – Chicago, IL)
• Receivea Department of Labor Certificate of Apprenticeship
• Possesscredentials and skills for today’s ever-changing marketplace

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Professional work experience not required.
• Must be enrolled and validated as college ready by Harper or Harold Washington Community College Admissions. This is a separate application process that can take place concurrently to Zurich's application process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 or more years of work experience and/or leadership role in student activities and/or significant voluntary community service
• Interest in pursuing a career in the insurance industry
• Ability to balance multiple priorities between work and school deadlines
• Collaboration and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate with impact
• High degree of self-discipline and focus
• Ability to collaborate and work successfully in a team environment
• Intermediate computer skills, specifically Excel
• Ability to navigatelearning and interactions in an online environment

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please  . Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases.

We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education.

The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed hourly rate for this position is $21.16, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 5%.

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

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