Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - WC Claims - Schaumburg, IL (Summer 2026)

Zurich Insurance • Schaumburg, IL

111d • $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 office Apprentices will support our Worker's Compensation Claims Team with processing client claims with a focus on worker's compensation claims, analyzing claims through multiple channels, assisting in updating coding requirements, reviewing reports to stay within state compliance rules, and utilizing resources and methods of best practices to set up claims accurately.

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

• Processing client claims with a focus on worker's compensation claims
• Analyzing claims through multiple channels
• Assisting in updating coding requirements
• Reviewing reports to stay within state compliance rules
• Utilizing resources and methods of best practices to set up claims accurately

Benefits

• Paid, benefit-eligible full-time position
• 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 and merit increases

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED