Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - Underwriting Services - Schaumburg, IL (Summer 2026) jobs in United States
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Zurich North America · 1 day ago

Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - Underwriting Services - Schaumburg, IL (Summer 2026)

Zurich North America is launching its 2026 Apprentice Program, which allows participants to gain higher education while starting a career in commercial insurance. The program combines coursework at Harper Community College with relevant work rotations, where apprentices will support the Underwriting Services team in various tasks.

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Comp. & Benefits
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Responsibilities

Verifying producer appointment and licensing requirements
Communicating with members of the underwriting teams and other external customers
Research and resolving issues within producer appointment and licensing
Regulatory Notices preparation and creation
Review and preparation of loss run requests
Review and preparation of insurance documents and Auto ID Cards validation / preparation

Qualification

Customer service skillsCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skillsExcel skillsAttention to detailSelf-disciplineBalance prioritiesOnline learning navigationCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be enrolled and validated as college ready by Harper 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 in: Business Administration with a concentration in Insurance
Department of Labor Certificate of Apprenticeship
Short-term incentive bonuses
Merit increases

Company

Zurich North America

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Zurich American Insurance is an international commercial property-casualty insurance provider. It is a sub-organization of Zurich Insurance Group.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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James Bracken
Chief Financial Officer
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Ann Chai
Chief Risk Officer
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