Bachelor's Apprenticeship Program - RCIS Underwriting (January 2025)

Zurich North America’s Bachelor's Apprentice Program 

Zurich is accepting resumes for our 2025 Bachelor Apprenticeship Program! The program is scheduled to start in January 2025, but please apply now for consideration.    

Our pilot innovative Crop Underwriting Operations Apprenticeship Program allows participants to simultaneously gain the education and the experience to launch a rewarding career in crop insurance.  

Zurich’s initiative is to develop a new generation of workers to help the U.S. succeed in the 21st century economy.  

This two-year program combines targeted online coursework at University of Arizona Global Campus with relevant work rotations at Zurich/RCIS Sioux Falls, SD, Fresno, CA, Anoka, MN, or Winston Salem, NC offices.  
 

In our local office you will be working on the Crop Underwriting Operations Team:

With supervision candidates will work within our crop underwriting team at an accelerated rate to learn more about the crop policy life cycle, program administration and policy issuance.

Responsibilities can include:

• Reviewing customer applications, production reports and acreage reports.
• Shadowing Underwriters to complete underwriting reviews.
• Communication with internal and external customers via email.
• Processing policy documents and policy changes.

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 
• Possess credentials and skills for today’s ever-changing marketplace  

Basic Qualifications: 

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

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Interest in the insurance industry
• Experience in the agriculture industry
• 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
• Critical thinking skills

Compensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range of compensation for roles. For additional information about our Total Rewards, Click here. Other rewards may include short term incentive bonuses and merit increases. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply, and will be considered based on experience, skill, and education. The salary provided is a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. The starting salary range for this position is $55,000.00 -$57,000.00.

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 - Sioux Falls, AM - Anoka, AM - Fresno, AM - Winston-Salem
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No  
 
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