Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - Underwriting Account Services -Cleveland, OH; Summer

Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - Underwriting Account Services - Cleveland, OH (Summer 2026)

Zurich North America’s Apprentice Program

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

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 our Independence, OH office, Apprentices will support our Middlle Market - Underwriting Account Service Associate Team with:

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

The two-year program offered in Independence, OH combines targeted virtual coursework at Harper Community College with relevant work rotations at Zurich North America’s Independence 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 in a paid, benefit-eligible full-time position at Zurich
• Work 3 days a week, School 2 days a week, paid for all 40 hours/week
• Earne a tuition-free Associate in Applied Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Insurance (Virtually at Harper College)
• Receive a Department of Labor Certificate of Apprenticeship
• Possess credentials 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 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
• Strong customer service skills
• Collaboration and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate with impact
• High degree of self-discipline and focus
• Attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate and work successfully in a team environment
• Intermediate computer skills, specifically Excel
• Ability to navigate learning and interactions in an online environment

Zurich provides compensation information in accordance with local laws. The proposed hourly rate for this position is $19.24, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 5%. Additional rewards may include bonuses and merit increases. This range reflects nationwide market data and may vary by office location, role, skill set, and experience.

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code 1033. Zurich is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Location(s):
Remote Working:
Hybrid |

Schedule:

Full Time | Employment Sponsorship Offered:
No

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