Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - Risk Engineering Support - Schaumburg, IL (Summer 2026)

Zurich Insurance • Schaumburg, IL

133d • $21 • Remote

About The Position

Zurich is accepting resumes for our 2026 Apprentice Program, apply today! The program launches at the beginning Summer 2026 as early as June 16th through July 20th. Our innovative General Insurance Apprentice Program allows participants to simultaneously gain their first-time higher education and the experience to launch a rewarding career in commercial insurance. In our Schaumburg Headquarters office Apprentices will support our ZRS Operations Support Team with creating and assigning work to Risk Engineers based on requests from Underwriting and internal guidance, distributing reports, following up on recommendations, and handling substantial data entry, ensuring accuracy by diligently following and understanding detailed procedures. The two-year program offered in Schaumburg, IL combines targeted coursework at Harper Community College in Palatine, Illinois with relevant work rotations at Zurich North America's headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois. The ideal candidate is seeking a first-time associate degree and has minimal college credits completed. Apprentices who successfully complete this two-year program will work in a paid, benefit-eligible full-time position at Zurich, work 3 days a week, school 2 days a week, paid for all 40 hours/week, earn a tuition-free Associate in Applied Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Insurance, and receive a Department of Labor Certificate of Apprenticeship.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be enrolled and validated as college ready by Harper 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

Responsibilities

• Creating and assigning work to Risk Engineers based on requests from Underwriting and internal guidance
• Distributing reports
• Following up on recommendations
• Handling substantial data entry, ensuring accuracy by diligently following and understanding detailed procedures

Benefits

• Paid, benefit-eligible full-time position
• Tuition-free Associate in Applied Science degree
• Department of Labor Certificate of Apprenticeship
• Short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 5%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Associate degree