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Job description
Market Facing Underwriting Trainee
About the Role
If you thrive on building relationships and bring an analytical mindset, Zurich’s Underwriting Training Program offers a unique opportunity to combine both strengths in one of insurance’s most critical roles. Through hands-on training and expert guidance, you’ll develop the skills to assess complex risks for large and multinational organizations. You’ll learn how to negotiate coverage, evaluate exposures, and determine pricing and terms - while building expertise, confidence, and long-term value as an underwriter.
About Us
Zurich US has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich US 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®.
Basic Qualifications
Pursuing a business-related bachelor's degree and on track to graduate by Spring/Summer 2027
Strong analytical and intercommunication skills
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities often under tight deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
Previous corporate internship experience, underwriting experience is a plus!
Aptitude for automation and process improvement
Strong organizational and negotiation skills
Intermediate Microsoft Office experience
What’s in it for you?
We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.
Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us.
The salary for this position is $69,350.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 5%.
In addition to your pay, we also offer a competitive benefits package that includes the following:
401(K) plan with generous company contributions starting your first day
Generous Paid Time off
Summer hours allowing you to leave early on Fridays
Paid parental and caregiver leave
Health and wellbeing benefits include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Accounts (HAS’s), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)
Work/life benefit programs
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Why Zurich?
Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®. As a leading global insurer, we’re committed to driving innovation, supporting sustainability, and empowering our employees to shape the future of the industry. Our inclusive culture, strong leadership, and focus on development create an environment where you can build a meaningful and lasting career.
Our Employment Practice
Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.
Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.
We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies; please use our Recruiting Agency Portal.
Location(s):
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No
Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI- #LI-HYBRID
Worksite address
st. louis, MO, 63101, US
Who can apply
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