Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - Underwriting - Los Angeles, CA (Summer 2025)

$42,806 - $42,806/Yr

Zurich Insurance - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Los Angeles, CA

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program at Zurich Insurance Company offers a unique opportunity for individuals to gain their first higher education while working in a full-time paid position. This program is designed for those seeking an Associate in Applied Science degree in Business Management with a concentration in Risk Management and Insurance. Apprentices will support the Middle Markets Underwriting Team in various tasks, gaining valuable experience in the commercial insurance industry.

Responsibilities

• Support the Middle Markets Underwriting Team by servicing accounts through the end-to-end process.
• Access and evaluate underwriting processes while implementing best practices.
• Follow instructions from underwriters in areas of policy rating and pricing.
• Review application of mandatory policy forms in relation to accounts.
• Resolve inquiries from brokers, underwriters, and internal customers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be enrolled and validated as college ready by Borough of Manhattan Community College Admissions.
• No professional work experience required.

Nice-to-haves

• 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

• Paid, benefit-eligible full-time position.
• Tuition-free Associate in Applied Science degree in Business Management with a concentration in Risk Management and Insurance.
• Department of Labor Certificate of Apprenticeship.
• Short term incentive bonuses and merit increases.