Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - Underwriting Services - Dallas, TX (Summer 2025)

Zurich North America’s Apprentice Program 

 

Zurich is accepting resumes for our 2025 Apprentice Program, apply today! The program launches at the beginning Summer 2025 as early as June 16th through July 14th. 

 

About the program:

Our innovative General Insurance 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 Dallas office Apprentices will support our Underwriting 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 Dallas, TX combines targeted virtual coursework at Borough of Manhattan Community College with relevant work rotations at Zurich North America - Dallas 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: 
 

• Work in a paid, benefit-eligible full-time position at Zurich 
  • Work M/W/F, School T/Th, paid for all 40 hours/week
• Earn a tuition-free Associate in Applied Science degree in: 
  • Business Management with a concentration in Risk Management and Insurance (BMCC – all other locations)
• Receive a Department of Labor Certificate of Apprenticeship 
• Possess credentials and skills for today’s ever-changing marketplace  

 

Basic Qualifications: 

 

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Professional work experience not required.
• Must be enrolled and validated as college ready by Borough of Manhattan Community College Admissions. This is a separate application process that can take place concurrently to Zurich's application process. 
   

Preferred Qualifications: 

 

• 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

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq).

 

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

 

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk man