Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - Underwriting Services - Dallas, TX (Summer 2025)

Zurich Insurance - Addison, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Addison, TX

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Zurich North America Apprentice Program is an innovative initiative designed for individuals seeking their first-time higher education while gaining practical experience in the commercial insurance industry. The program, launching in Summer 2025, offers participants the opportunity to work full-time while pursuing a tuition-free Associate in Applied Science degree in Business Management with a concentration in Risk Management and Insurance. Apprentices will support the Underwriting Team in various tasks, providing a comprehensive introduction to the insurance field.

Responsibilities

• Servicing accounts through the end-to-end underwriting 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be enrolled and validated as college ready by Borough of Manhattan Community College Admissions.

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.