IT Internship (Summer 2026)

About Us

At Zurich North America, our IT team merges insurance expertise with cutting-edge technology to develop innovative solutions. We drive strategic initiatives, maintain secure and efficient platforms, and lead digital transformation efforts—all while fostering a world-class work environment.

What You’ll Work On

• Assist in application development and configuration to support underwriting and digital transformation projects.
• Work in an agile development environment, gaining exposure to system analysis, programming, and DevOps practices.
• Contribute to automating submission intake and underwriting processes.

What You’ll Learn

• Software development using .NET programming.
• Low-Code/No-Code platforms like Innoveo and Mendix.
• System analysis and collaboration with developers, project managers, product owners, and analysts.
• Agile methodologies (SCRUM) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) and DevOps principles.
• Gain insights into Zurich’s IT application landscape and digital transformation initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program and will continue enrollment in Fall 2026.
• Completed at least two years of college coursework (rising Junior or Senior).
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S. indefinitely.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (cumulative or last semester’s GPA).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Familiarity with software development life cycle, agile methodologies, and DevOps.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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.

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): AM - Schaumburg
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No  
 
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