Market Facing Underwriting Trainee

About the Role

Zurich North America is accepting applications for its 2027 Market Facing Underwriting Training Program in Overland Park, Kansas. This program offers an opportunity to combine relationship building with an analytics mindset in a critical insurance role. Through hands-on training and expert guidance, participants will develop skills to assess complex risks for large and multinational organizations, negotiate coverage, evaluate exposures, and determine pricing and terms.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess complex risks for large and multinational organizations.
• Negotiate coverage.
• Evaluate exposures.
• Determine pricing and terms.
• Manage broker relationships.
• Underwrite accounts day-to-day with increasing independence.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Analytics mindset.
• Intercommunication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities, often under tight deadlines.
• Microsoft Office experience (intermediate).
• Aptitude for automation and process improvement.
• Organizational skills.
• Negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in a business-related field.
• On track to graduate by Spring/Summer 2027.
• Previous internship in underwriting or the insurance industry is a plus.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
• Pay based on role, location, skills, and experience.
• $73,000 salary.
• Short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 5%.
• 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.

Why Zurich?

• Leader in risk management with over 150 years of expertise.
• Coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.
• Committed to driving innovation, supporting sustainability, and empowering employees.
• Inclusive culture, strong leadership, and focus on development.

Location

• Overland Park, Kansas

Employment Type

• Full Time