Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - NYC or Philadelphia - Summer
New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Insurance
Location: New York
Zurich North America’s Apprentice Program About Us
Zurich US has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich US is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®.
About the program:Our innovative Insurance Apprentice Program allows participants to simultaneously gain their first-time higher education and the experience to launch a rewarding career in commercial insurance.
As part of our National Accounts team, responsibilities can include but are not limited to:
- 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 Philadelphia or New York City combines targeted coursework virtually at Harper Community College in Palatine, Illinois with relevant work rotations at Zurich North America’s Philadelphia or New York City offices.
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:- Workin a paid, benefit-eligiblefull-time position at Zurich
- Work 3 ½ days, School 1 ½ , paid for all 40 hours/week
- Earna tuition-free Associate in Applied Science degree in:
- Business Administration with a concentration in Insurance (Harper College, Virtually)
- Receivea Department of Labor Certificate of Apprenticeship
- Possesscredentials and skills for today’s ever-changing marketplace
- 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.
- 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 navigatelearning and interactions in an online environment
Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases.
For this position, the hourly range is 20.67, plus a short-term incentive bonus of 5%.
We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.
Why Zurich?At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.
Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.
Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.
Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code- 1033.
Please note:
Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.
Remote Working:
Hybrid
Schedule:
Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered:
No
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