Zurich North America · 2 days ago
Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - Underwriting Services - Chicago, IL (Summer 2026)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad
$21.16/hr - $21.16/hr
0+ years expZurich North America is launching its innovative General Insurance Apprentice Program in Summer 2026, aimed at individuals seeking their first-time higher education while gaining practical experience in commercial insurance. Apprentices will support the Large Property Underwriting Account Service Associate Team in various underwriting processes and account servicing tasks.
CommercialFinancial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be enrolled and validated as college ready by Harper or Harold Washington Community College Admissions
Preferred
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
Department of Labor Certificate of Apprenticeship
Short-term incentive bonuses
Merit increases
Company
Zurich North America
Zurich American Insurance is an international commercial property-casualty insurance provider. It is a sub-organization of Zurich Insurance Group.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Bracken
Chief Financial Officer
Ann Chai
Chief Risk Officer
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