Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - Underwriting Associate - Overland Park, KS; Summer

Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - Underwriting Associate – Overland Park, KS (Summer 2026)

Zurich North America’s Apprentice Program is accepting resumes for its 2026 Apprenticeship program, launching at the beginning of summer 2026 (June 16th – July 20th).

Our innovative General Insurance Apprenticeship Program allows participants to simultaneously gain their first‑time higher education and experience to launch a rewarding career in commercial insurance.

• Servicing accounts through our end‑to‑end process.
• Accessing and evaluating underwriting processes while implementing best practices.
• Following instructions from underwriters in policy rating and pricing.
• Reviewing application of mandatory policy forms in relation to accounts.
• Resolving inquiries from brokers, underwriters, and internal customers.

The two‑year program in Overland Park combines targeted virtual coursework at Harper Community College with relevant work rotations at Zurich North America’s Overland Park office.

The ideal candidate is seeking a first‑time associate degree and has minimal college credits completed.

• Work in a paid, benefit‑eligible full‑time position at Zurich after successful completion.
• Work schedule:
  
  Mon/Wed/Fri, school Tues/Thurs, paid for all 40 hours/week.
• Earn a tuition‑free Associate in Applied Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Insurance (virtually at Harper College).
• Receive a Department of Labor Certificate of Apprenticeship.
• Gain credentials and skills for today’s ever‑changing marketplace.

• 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 occur concurrently with Zurich’s application.

• 1 or more years of work experience and/or leadership role in student activities and/or significant voluntary community service.
• Interest in pursuing a career in the insurance industry.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities between work and school deadlines.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Collaboration and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate with impact.
• High degree of self‑discipline and focus.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate and work successfully in a team environment.
• Intermediate computer skills, specifically Excel.
• Ability to navigate learning and interactions in an online environment.

Proposed hourly rate: $19.24, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 5%.

Zurich North America is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Apply now at Zurich’s career portal. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies; unsolicited resumes will become the property of Zurich American Insurance.

Overland Park, KS (Hybrid – remote working option available).