Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program – Underwriting Associate – Los Angeles, CA (Summer 2026)
About this internship
Zurich North America is hiring for an Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program role as an Underwriting Associate in Los Angeles, CA for Summer 2026. This is a hybrid opportunity in the commercial financial services industry, paying $22.12/hr. A high school diploma (or equivalent) is required, and professional work experience is not required. You must also be enrolled and validated as college ready by Harper Community College Admissions through a separate application process that can run alongside Zurich’s application.
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Professional work experience not required.
- Must be enrolled and validated as college ready by Harper Community College Admissions. This is a separate application process that can take place concurrently to Zurich’s application process.
Nice to have
- Interest in commercial financial services and learning the basics of underwriting.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for working in a hybrid environment.
- Strong attention to detail and comfort reviewing information carefully.
- Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
- Time-management skills to balance the Harper Community College admissions steps with the employer application process.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Apply to Harper Community College Admissions early so you can complete the “college ready” validation while your Zurich application is in progress. Keep a checklist of what each application requires and save confirmation emails or documentation in one place in case you need to verify your enrollment status later.