Underwriting Internship - Summer 2027 - Los Angeles

At Zurich, your ideas count. We provide growth opportunities, an inclusive environment and strong support – so you can play an active role in shaping the future of insurance. 

About Us:

Zurich is a leading global insurance company dedicated to helping individuals, businesses, and communities face a world of risks with confidence. As part of our commitment to nurturing talent, we are offering internship opportunities for Summer 2027 within our Underwriting organization. This internship provides a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced underwriting professionals, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to meaningful projects that impact our customers and communities. 

The Role: 

As an Underwriting Intern at Zurich, you will be an integral part of our Underwriting organization. Under the guidance of experienced underwriting professionals and mentors, you will contribute to real projects and tasks that support business growth, customer relationships, and risk management strategies.

Depending on the specific internship placement, this position will allow you to: 

• Learn underwriting fundamentals through mentorship and hands-on training 

• Support business unit financial reporting and analysis

• Assist with preparing financial and operational reports using underwriting and business intelligence tools

• Support pipeline management and underwriting operations activities 

• Participate in client, broker, and stakeholder meetings 

• Review loss summaries and assist with account analysis 

• Gain exposure to customer, broker, and partner relationships within the insurance industry

What We Offer:

• Hands-on experience working on impactful projects 

• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals 

• Opportunities to participate in community impact projects 

• Networking activities with professionals and fellow interns 

• Exposure to insurance industry leaders and underwriting professionals 

• Insights into the operations of a global industry leader in commercial insurance

Basic Qualifications:

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Business or related field
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program and will be enrolled in the Fall of 2027
• Two or more years of college coursework (should be a rising Junior or Senior)
• Microsoft Office experience 
• Be legally eligible to work in the U.S indefinitely    

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cumulative GPA at/above 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Problem solving skills in customer focused environment 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Analytical and critical thinking abilities 

• Experience in leadership roles, campus organizations, or extracurricular activities

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us.

The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. For this position, the houlry range is $21.00 - $23.00. 

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location(s):
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time 

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No  
 
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