Crop Insurance Apprentice Program

3 weeks ago


Fresno, California, United States Zurich Insurance Company Ltd Full time

Zurich North America Apprentice Program Overview

The Zurich North America Apprentice Program is a two-year program that combines targeted online coursework at Northeast Iowa Community College with relevant work rotations at your local RCIS office location.

About the Program

Our innovative Crop Insurance Apprentice Program allows participants to simultaneously gain their first-time higher education and the experience to launch a rewarding career in crop insurance.

In one of our RCIS offices, Apprentices will support our Underwriting Services Team with:

  • Reviewing customer applications
  • Communication with internal and external customers via email
  • Processing policy documents and policy changes

Program Benefits

Apprentices who successfully complete this two-year program will:

  • Work in a paid, benefit-eligible full-time position at Zurich
  • Earn a tuition-free Associate in Applied Science degree in Agriculture Business at Northeast Iowa Community College
  • Receive a Department of Labor Certificate of Apprenticeship
  • Possess credentials and skills for today's ever-changing marketplace

Basic Qualifications

To be eligible for the program, candidates must:

  • Have a High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Not require professional work experience
  • Be enrolled and validated as college ready by Northeast Iowa Community College Admissions

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with the following qualifications are preferred:

  • 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 crop 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

Compensation and Benefits

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.

Zurich provides a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation.

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Location and Schedule

The program is offered in Sioux Falls, SD, Anoka, MN, Fresno, CA, or Winston-Salem, NC, and is a full-time position with a hybrid schedule.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Zurich is an equal employment opportunity employer and 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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