Crop Underwriting Operations Apprentice

2 weeks ago


Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States Zurich Insurance Company Ltd Full time
Crop Underwriting Operations Apprentice

Zurich North America is seeking talented individuals to participate in our innovative Crop Underwriting Operations Apprenticeship Program. This two-year program combines online coursework at the University of Arizona Global Campus with relevant work rotations at our offices in Sioux Falls, SD, Fresno, CA, Anoka, MN, or Winston Salem, NC.

Program Overview

As a Crop Underwriting Operations Apprentice, you will work within our crop underwriting team to learn about the crop policy life cycle, program administration, and policy issuance. Your responsibilities will include reviewing customer applications, production reports, and acreage reports, as well as shadowing underwriters to complete underwriting reviews.

Responsibilities
  • Review customer applications, production reports, and acreage reports
  • Shadow underwriters to complete underwriting reviews
  • Communicate with internal and external customers via email
  • Process policy documents and policy changes
Benefits
  • 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
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 the 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

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.

About Zurich

Zurich is a leading global organization with over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.



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