Bachelor's Apprenticeship Program - ZSC Unbundled Services - CGA Org (January 2025)

Have you completed two or more years of college coursework and are looking to complete your Bachelor’s degree? Let Zurich help you cross the education finish-line while starting your career.

Zurich’s Complete-a-Bachelor’s Apprenticeship is accepting applications for our January 2025 Cohort! 

Our innovative Complete-a-Bachelor’s Apprenticeship allows participants to simultaneously gain the education and the experience to launch a rewarding career in commercial insurance.

If you have two or more years of college coursework from an accredited U.S. college or university (an associate degree or rising junior) this is an exciting way to begin your career with a global industry leader and complete your degree tuition-free!

This two-year program combines coursework through University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC), an accredited online university affiliated with the University of Arizona, with relevant work experience and professional development at the Zurich North America Headquarters location in Schaumburg, IL. 

Please note there is an additional and separate process of applying to UAGC, you will be contacted by UAGC to apply.  

Apprentices who successfully complete this two-year program will:

• Work in a paid, benefit-eligible full-time position at Zurich
• Earn a tuition-free Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration 
• Receive a Department of Labor Certificate of Apprenticeship
• Be promoted into their next role at Zurich

Zurich North America is offering Complete-a-Bachelor’s Apprenticeship opportunities in Claims within our ZSC Unbundled Account Services - Claims Governance Organization team.

As an apprentice at Zurich, you will work and learn alongside professionals and mentors while performing assigned tasks, contributing to team projects and initiatives, and providing support to colleagues. 

Responsibilities for this role will include:

• Generates and distributes ZSC Client Invoices or other operations reporting
• Responds to customer inquiries quickly, accurately and in a professional manner
• Investigates policy coding issues and documentation retrieval as appropriate
• Offers process improvement ideas and ad hoc project work

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Business Administration or rising Junior with two years of coursework in Business Administration and no prior experience.  Contingent on admittance into University of Arizona Global Campus Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration program. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• 2 or more years of work experience and/or leadership role in student activities or community service activities
• Intermediate computer skills, especially Excel
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Ability to multitask and adapt to a changing environment
• Problem solving skills

At Zurich North America Claims we acknowledge that work life-balance and flexibility are a priority when it comes to choosing your next career move. Designed with our employees' needs in mind, the ZNA Claims hybrid work model emphasizes flexibility, allowing claims employees to conduct individual work in their preferred location, while facilitating in-person connections and collaborative activities when meaningful and valuable. While the model provides a high level of flexibility and autonomy, occasional circumstances requiring in-office attendance should be expected.  The candidate selected for this opportunity should be able to report into [one of] the following North American Claims office[s]: Schaumburg, IL.

 
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): AM - Schaumburg
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No 
 
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