Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - Underwriting Services - Schaumburg, IL (Summer 2026)

Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - Underwriting Services - Schaumburg, IL (Summer 2026)

Zurich North America's Apprentice Program offers a two-year paid, benefit-eligible apprenticeship that combines coursework with work rotations at Zurich North America's Schaumburg headquarters.

About the program

The General Insurance Apprenticeship Program enables participants to pursue their first-time higher education while gaining experience to launch a career in commercial insurance. In Schaumburg, apprentices will support the Underwriting Services - Processing Team with :

• Verifying producer appointment and licensing requirements
• Communicating with members of the underwriting teams and external customers
• Researching and resolving issues within producer appointment and licensing
• Regulatory notices preparation and creation
• Review and preparation of loss run requests
• Review and preparation of insurance documents and Auto ID Cards validation / preparation

Earn & Learn

The two-year program combines targeted coursework at Harper Community College in Palatine, Illinois with work rotations at Zurich North America's Schaumburg headquarters. The ideal candidate is seeking a first-time associate degree and has minimal college credits completed.

Apprentices who complete the program will :

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation and Employment Information

Compensation for roles varies by office location, role, skill set, and experience. The proposed hourly rate for this position is $21.16 with a 5% short-term incentive bonus eligibility. This information reflects a nationwide market range and not geographic adjustments. Zurich maintains a comprehensive benefits package and Total Rewards information is available for more details. Zurich is an equal opportunity employer.

Location : Remote Working : Hybrid

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race / ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Additional information : Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. If you are a preferred vendor, use the Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submissions.

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