Market Facing Underwriting Trainee - Parsippany Summer 2025

Zurich is accepting applications for our 2025 Market Facing Underwriting Training Program in our {City, State} office.
 

About Us

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 management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers, and the communities we serve.

About the Role

If you enjoy building relationships and possess an analytical mindset, Zurich’s Underwriting Training Program offers the opportunity to leverage both skill sets in one of the most critical roles in insurance. This training program provides the tools and instruction to help you evaluate risks for large and multinational companies. You’ll learn to negotiate and determine the prices and terms to cover a variety of risks while building your value.

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree and on track to graduate by Spring/Summer 2024
• Strong analytical and intercommunication skills
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities often under tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous corporate internship experience, underwriting experience is a plus!
• Aptitude for automation and process improvement
• Strong organizational and negotiation skills

• Intermediate Microsoft Office experience

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
 

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 management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet 

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission. 

Location(s):
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No 
 
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