Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program – Underwriting Services – Chicago, IL (Summer 2026)
About this internship
Zurich North America is offering an Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program in Underwriting Services for Summer 2026 in Chicago, IL. This hybrid role is in the commercial financial services industry and pays $21.16 per hour. 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 or Harold Washington Community College Admissions through a separate 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 or Harold Washington 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 insurance, underwriting services, or financial services.
- Willingness to learn and follow structured training in a hybrid work environment.
- Strong communication skills for working with teammates and asking questions when needed.
- Attention to detail and comfort working with documents and basic data.
- Ability to balance application steps, including the separate community college admissions validation process.
How to stand out (TUN tip)
Start the Harper or Harold Washington Community College Admissions “college ready” validation as soon as possible, since it’s a separate process from Zurich’s application and can run concurrently. Keep copies of any confirmation emails or documents so you can quickly verify your status if asked during the hiring process.