Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - Underwriting Associate - Atlanta, GA (Summer 2026)
About The Position
Zurich North America's Apprentice Program 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. About the program: Our innovative General Insurance Apprenticeâ¯Program allows participants to simultaneously gain their first-time higher education and the experience to launch a rewarding career in commercial insurance. In our Atlanta office Apprentices will support our Middle Markets - Underwriting Account Service Associate Team with: Servicing accounts through our end-to-end process Accessing and evaluating underwriting processes while implementing best practices Following instructions from underwriters in areas of policy rating and pricing Reviewing application of mandatory policy forms in relation to accounts Resolving inquiries from brokers, underwriters, and internal customers Earn & Learn: The two-year program offered in Atlanta combines targeted virtual coursework at Harper Community College with relevant work rotations at Zurich North America's Atlanta, GA office.â¯The ideal candidate is seeking a first-time associate degree and has minimal college credits completed. Apprentices who successfully complete this two-year program will: Workâ¯in a paid, benefit-eligibleâ¯full-time position at Zurich Work M/W/F, School T/Th, paid for all 40 hours/week Earnâ¯a tuition-free Associate in Applied Science degree in: Business Administration with a concentration in Insurance (Virtually at Harper College) Receiveâ¯a Department of Labor Certificate of Apprenticeship Possessâ¯credentials and skills for today's ever-changing marketplace
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Professional work experience not required.
- Must be enrolled and validated as college ready by Harper Community College Admissions. This is a separate application process that can take place concurrently to Zurich's application process.
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 navigateâ¯learning and interactions in an online environment
Responsibilities
- Servicing accounts through our end-to-end process
- Accessing and evaluating underwriting processes while implementing best practices
- Following instructions from underwriters in areas of policy rating and pricing
- Reviewing application of mandatory policy forms in relation to accounts
- Resolving inquiries from brokers, underwriters, and internal customers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
