Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - Underwriting - New York City (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 New York City 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 New York, New York combines targeted coursework at Borough of Manhattan Community College in NYC with relevant work rotations at Zurich North America - NYC 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 – NYC)
• 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