Market Facing Underwriting Trainee - Pittsburgh, PA - Summer 2027

Zurich Insurance Group • Pittsburgh, PA

54d • Hybrid

About The Position

Zurich’s Underwriting Training Program offers a unique opportunity to combine relationship building and an analytical mindset in one of insurance’s most critical roles. Through hands-on training and expert guidance, you’ll develop the skills to assess complex risks for large and multinational organizations. You’ll learn how to negotiate coverage, evaluate exposures, and determine pricing and terms - while building expertise, confidence, and long-term value as an underwriter. Zurich US has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich US is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Requirements

• Pursuing a business-related bachelor's degree and on track to graduate by Spring/Summer 2027
• Strong analytical and intercommunication skills
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities often under tight deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Previous corporate internship experience
• Underwriting experience is a plus!
• Aptitude for automation and process improvement
• Strong organizational and negotiation skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office experience

Responsibilities

• Assess complex risks for large and multinational organizations.
• Negotiate coverage.
• Evaluate exposures.
• Determine pricing and terms.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits for employees and their families
• Bonuses and merit increases
• 401(K) plan with generous company contributions starting your first day
• Generous Paid Time off
• Summer hours allowing you to leave early on Fridays
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• Health and wellbeing benefits include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Accounts (HAS’s), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)
• Work/life benefit programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level