Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - Underwriting Associate Summer

Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - Underwriting Associate - Multiple Locations (Summer 2026)

Join to apply for the Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - Underwriting Associate - Multiple Locations (Summer 2026) role at Zurich North America.

Zurich is accepting resumes for our 2026 Apprentice Program. The program launches at the beginning of Summer 2026 (as early as June 16 through July 20). The 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. Apprentices will be located in Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, or New York City and will support the Excess Casualty - Underwriting Account Service Associate Team.

• Serve accounts through our end-to-end process.
• Access and evaluate underwriting processes while implementing best practices.
• Follow instructions from underwriters in areas of policy rating and pricing.
• Review the application of mandatory policy forms in relation to accounts.
• Resolve inquiries from brokers, underwriters, and internal customers.

The two-year program combines targeted virtual coursework at Harper Community College with work rotations at Zurich North America’s local 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 3x a week, with school 2x a week
• Earn 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 marketplace

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Professional work experience not required
• Must be enrolled and validated as college ready by Harper Community College Admissions (separate application process that can run concurrent with Zurich's application)

• 1+ year of work experience or leadership in student activities or volunteer 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
• Self-discipline and focus; attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Intermediate Excel skills; ability to navigate online environments

Compensation is influenced by location, role, skills, and experience. The provided range is a nationwide market range and may be adjusted for geographic differentials. The proposed hourly range is $19.24-$24.04 with a 5% short-term incentive bonus. Zurich is an equal opportunity employer. Employment sponsorship is offered:
No.

Location(s):
Remote Working:
Hybrid;

Schedule:

Full Time

Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and related risk management services. Zurich North America is an equal opportunity employer offering a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents.