Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - Underwriting Associate - LA, SF, or Denver (Summer 2026)

Zurich North America is launching its 2026 Apprentice Program aimed at individuals seeking to start their careers in commercial insurance. The Underwriting Associate role will involve supporting the Middle Markets - Underwriting Account Service Associate Team by servicing accounts, evaluating underwriting processes, and resolving inquiries from brokers and internal customers.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 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 navigate learning and interactions in an online environment

Benefits

• Tuition-free Associate in Applied Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Insurance
• Department of Labor Certificate of Apprenticeship
• Short-term incentive bonuses
• Merit increases
• Comprehensive employee benefits package

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