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

Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - Underwriting Associate

Zurich North America's Apprentice Program allows participants to simultaneously gain their first-time higher education and the experience to launch a rewarding career in commercial insurance. In our San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Denver 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

The two-year program offered in San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Denver combines targeted virtual coursework at Harper Community College with relevant work rotations at Zurich North America's local office. 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 :

Basic qualifications include :

Preferred qualifications include :

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. The proposed hourly range for this position is $21.16-$25.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 5%.

Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation.