Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - Risk Engineering Support - Schaumburg, IL; Summer

Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - Risk Engineering Support

Zurich North America’s Apprentice Program launches summer 2026. The program runs summer July 2026 and begins June 16-July 20.

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

• Creating and assigning work to Risk Engineers based on requests from Underwriting and internal guidance.
• Distributing reports.
• Following up on recommendations.
• Handling substantial data entry, ensuring accuracy by diligently following and understanding detailed procedures.

The two-year program offered in Schaumburg, IL combines targeted coursework at Harper Community College in Palatine, Illinois with relevant work rotations at Zurich North America’s headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois.

The ideal candidate is seeking a first‑time associate degree and has minimal college credits completed.

• Work 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.
• Earn tuition‑free Associate in Applied Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Insurance.
• Receive Department of Labor Certificate of Apprenticeship.
• Possess credentials 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.

• 1+ 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.

The proposed hourly rate for this position is $21.16, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 5%. Compensation for roles is influenced by location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role.

Zurich in North America 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.