Bachelor Apprenticeship Program - Reinsurance - Schaumburg, IL (Janauary 2026)

Zurich Insurance • Schaumburg, IL

153d • $25 • Remote

About The Position

Zurich's Complete-a-Bachelor's Apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to complete your education while launching a career in commercial insurance—with no tuition costs. Now accepting applications for the January 2026 cohort, this two-year program combines online coursework through the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC), with hands-on experience and professional development at Zurich's Schaumburg, IL office. There is an additional and separate process of applying for admission to UAGC. Ideal for those with an associate degree or rising juniors from accredited U.S. colleges, the program allows you to earn your degree while gaining valuable industry experience with a global insurance leader. Zurich North America is offering Complete-a-Bachelor's Apprenticeship opportunities in Reinsurance. Apprentices who successfully complete this two-year program will work in a paid, benefit-eligible full-time position at Zurich, earn a tuition-free Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration, receive a Department of Labor Certificate of Apprenticeship, and be promoted into their next role at Zurich.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or rising Junior with two years of coursework in Accounting, Finance, or related
• No prior years of experience in the Customer Service area
• Contingent on admittance into University of Arizona Global Campus Bachelor of Accounting program

Nice To Haves

• Analytical skills
• Prioritization and multi-tasking skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working in a team environment and collaborating across work groups
• 2 or more years of work experience and/or leadership role in student activities or community service activities
• Intermediate computer skills, especially Excel
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Ability to multitask and adapt to a changing environment
• Problem solving skills

Responsibilities

• Communication and collaboration with internal Zurich business partners and external reinsurance customers, including timely response to all external inquiries as prescribed by department standards
• Identify, calculate, record, report and settle premium and loss reinsurance in relation to contract terms and department standards, including handling and collection of reinsurance claims of basic complexity
• Perform General Ledger account reconciliations

Benefits

• Paid, benefit-eligible full-time position
• Tuition-free Bachelor's degree
• 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: Associate degree