Business Strategy & Execution Internship (Summer 2026)

Zurich Insurance • Schaumburg, IL

102d • $21 - $23 • Remote

About The Position

Zurich North America is currently looking for a Business Strategy & Execution Intern to work out of our North American Headquarters in Schaumburg, IL for the summer of 2026. Zurich is a leading global insurance company dedicated to helping individuals, businesses, and communities face a world of risks with confidence. As part of our commitment to nurturing talent, we are offering internship opportunities for summer 2026 within our Direct Markets business area. Direct Markets offers a wide range of solutions designed to meet the changing risks and profitability needs of franchise auto, motorcycle, Powersports, and RV dealerships through our direct sales force and select agents. Our business was started by a group of auto dealers in 1922, and our customers have been closely involved in developing our products for more than 90 years. We provide the Unicover VII policy, which is a copywritten package garage policy, to all of our target market risks. We also offer other brokered products through our in-house agency. Our F&I products are sold to retail customers of auto and motorcycle dealers.

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's program and will be enrolled in the fall of 2026
• Two or more years of college coursework (should be a rising Junior or Senior)
• Be legally eligible to work in the U.S indefinitely

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in risk management, insurance, or a related business field
• Minimum cumulative current grade point average of 3.0 (current could mean last semester GPA)
• Intermediate Microsoft Office such as PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving skills in a customer-focused environment
• Quick Learner
• Experience in a leadership role
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Strong interest in the insurance industry

Responsibilities

• Market and trends analysis
• Competitor research
• Strategy development
• Strategic Business Unit communications (e.g., Head of Direct Markets presentations to ZNA and Group ExCo)
• Business and investment case development

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Short-term incentive bonuses
• Merit increases
• Comprehensive employee benefits package for employees and eligible dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree