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Overview Zurich North America is accepting resumes for the 2026 Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - Underwriting Associate - Multiple Locations (Summer 2026). The program launches at the beginning of Summer 2026 (as early as June 16 through July 20) and combines virtual coursework with work rotations in Zurich North America’s local offices. Locations include Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, or New York City. Responsibilities Support the Excess Casualty - Underwriting Account Service Team with end-to-end servicing of accounts. Access and evaluate underwriting processes while implementing best practices. Follow instructions from underwriters in areas of policy rating and pricing. Review the application of mandatory policy forms in relation to accounts. Resolve inquiries from brokers, underwriters, and internal customers. Earn & Learn program details The two-year program combines virtual coursework at Harper Community College with work rotations at Zurich North America’s local offices. The ideal candidate is seeking a first-time associate degree and has minimal prior college credits. Work in a paid, benefit-eligible full-time position at Zurich while attending school. Schedule: 3 days/week work, 2 days/week school, 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. Develop credentials and skills for today’s 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 (separate application process that can occur concurrently with Zurich's application). Preferred Qualifications 1+ years of work experience and/or leadership in student activities 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, collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills. High degree of self-discipline and focus; attention to detail; ability to collaborate in a team environment. Intermediate Excel skills; ability to navigate online learning environments. Compensation and Eligibility Compensation is influenced by location and role. The nationwide market range is $19.24–$24.04 per hour, with a short-term incentive bonus eligibility of 5%. Zurich is an equal opportunity employer. Employment sponsorship is not offered. For details on Total Rewards, refer to Zurich’s information. Location and Schedule Location: Remote-working hybrid. Schedule: Full time. Employment sponsorship offered: No. Equal Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Zurich North America

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Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Apprenticeship, Work experience placement, Summer work, Local area, Remote work, Visa sponsorship, 2 days per week, 3 days per week,

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