Market Facing Underwriting Trainee - San Francisco - Summer 2027
About The Position
If you thrive on building relationships and bring an analytical mindset, Zurich’s Underwriting Training Program offers a unique opportunity to combine both strengths 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
