Market Facing Underwriting Trainee

About the Role

Zurich North America is accepting applications for its 2027 Market Facing Underwriting Training Program in its Atlanta, GA office. 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.
• 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.

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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $73,000.
• Short-term incentive bonus eligibility: 5%.
• 401(K) plan with generous company contributions.
• Generous Paid Time off.
• Summer hours allowing early departures 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.