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

Zurich North America’s Apprentice Program

About the program:

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 San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Denver office Apprentices will support our Middle Markets - 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

Earn & Learn:

The two-year program offered in San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Denver combines targeted virtual coursework at Harper Community College with relevant 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, School 2x a week, paid for all 40 hours/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 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

The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed hourly range for this position is $21.16-$25.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 5%.

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

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.

Location(s):
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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