Market Facing Underwriting Trainee

About the Role

Zurich North America is accepting applications for our 2027 Market Facing Underwriting Training Program in our Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office. This program offers a unique opportunity to combine relationship building and an analytics mindset.

The Role

• Structured, cohort-based onboarding combining virtual learning, in-person sessions, and networking to build foundational underwriting knowledge and strong peer connections.
• Firsthand development with job shadowing, mentorship, and real-time coaching.
• Exposure to live underwriting work, including analyzing financials, evaluating risk, and supporting pricing and coverage decisions.
• Transition into a market-facing underwriter role, managing broker relationships and underwriting accounts day-to-day with increasing independence.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in a business-related field 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.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship in underwriting or the insurance industry.
• Aptitude for automation and process improvement.
• Strong organizational and negotiation skills.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay: $76,700 annually.
• Short-term incentive bonus eligibility: 5%.
• Comprehensive benefits package:
• 401(K) plan with generous company contributions.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Summer hours (leave early on Fridays).
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Health and wellbeing benefits: medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Accounts (HAS’s), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s).
• Work/life benefit programs.