Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - Underwriting Associate - LA, SF, or Denver (Summer 2026)

Zurich North America is launching its innovative General Insurance Apprentice Program in Summer 2026, providing participants with the opportunity to earn a tuition-free Associate in Applied Science degree while gaining practical experience in commercial insurance. Apprentices will support the Underwriting Account Service Associate Team by servicing accounts, evaluating underwriting processes, and resolving inquiries from brokers and underwriters. 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 Skills High School Diploma or equivalent Must be enrolled and validated as college ready by Harper Community College Admissions 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 navigate learning and interactions in an online environment Benefits Tuition-free Associate in Applied Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Insurance Department of Labor Certificate of Apprenticeship Short-term incentive bonuses Merit increasesComprehensive employee benefits package Company Overview Zurich American Insurance is an international commercial property-casualty insurance provider.It is a sub-organization of Zurich Insurance Group. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is