Zurich Life Assurance Apprenticeship- Dublin-2024-Hybrid

Zurich Life Assurance Apprenticeship Dublin

The Zurich Life Apprenticeship is a unique opportunity to enter the fast paced, varied and exciting world of Insurance with a leading provider in the industry.

Based in our Blackrock office in Dublin, this 3 year "earn and learn" programme will equip you with the skills, knowledge and experience to become a valuable contributor to the success of our business while developing your own rewarding career as an Insurance Professional.

Graduating apprentices will receive a Level 8 (BA) Honours Degree in Insurance Practice from Atlantic Technological University Sligo. 

As a Zurich Life Assurance Apprentice you will be responsible for..

• Providing excellent customer service to our customers
• Responding to customer or broker queries in an efficient and timely manner
• Organising information to support filing, data entry, ensuring records are maintained and accurate
• Building relationships in the team to ensure a positive culture and friendly environment
• Working with others to achieve the team’s overall goals
• Taking an interest in your own personal development and completing training as required 
• Ensuring the tasks you do are compliant with company risk and compliance policies
   

We are interested in you if you have :

Your Skills and Experience:

• Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, positive and friendly attitude
• Are interested in delivering great customer service
• Can build and maintain working relationships with others
• Can demonstrate integrity in the work you undertake
• You are interested in learning and developing
• Can demonstrate attention to detail 
• Can demonstrate flexibility and initiative in how you approach work

Eligibility to apply must include:  

Leaving Certificate Requirements:

Prior to 2017: 

• A minimum of 4 grade Ds at Ordinary Level and 2 Grade C3 at Higher Level
• Leaving Certificate subjects must include Mathematics and English or Irish
• An E grade in Higher Level Mathematics, and a B2 in Foundation Mathematics is a minimum entry requirement
• A minimum of 140 points is required for entry to all Level 8 courses.

2017 onwards:

• A minimum of 4 grades 4O6/H7 and 2 grade H5 or higher Leaving Certificate subjects
• Leaving Certificate subjects must include Mathematics and English or Irish
• With English or Irish with O6/H7 and Mathematics with F2/O6/H7
• A minimum of 140 points is required for entry to all Level 8 courses

or
For students who are over 23 on January 1st of the year of entry, interviews and other selection tools will be used to assess suitability, replacing the minimum requirements above. Learners who have a full FETAC level 5 qualification or higher will also be eligible to join the programme.
 

What is the application process?

There are 3 stages of the application process (you will be notified after each stage if you are successful)

Submit your CV by Friday 10th May 2024
 

If you are successful in passing the first stage of screening you will be contacted by a member of our Talent Acquisition Team after the closing date above to discuss your application
 

Upon completion and if successful at this stage we will then invite you to our virtual assessment day on Friday the 6th July, via Teams. 
 

The assessment will consist of 2 parts:

Part 1: A presentation given to a hiring manager and representative from HR. Topic and further information will be provided in advance of the assessment.

Part 2: Competency based interview with a hiring manager and representative from HR. 
 

****Please note the above dates and process may be subject to change****

Who we are

Zurich is one Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. The company employs over 1,000 people across its locations in Dublin and Wexford. 
Zurich is a strong brand, Zurich in Ireland is part of Zurich Insurance Group, a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets. Our 55,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, helping our customers in 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk. In order to deliver our services, we offer a competitive compensation package and interesting opportunities for further training & development. As a Zurich employee you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture, characterized by acceptance, diversity and team spirit.