Application Support Specialist I

Zurich is currently hiring an Application Support Specialist I to join their Application Support Center team.  The successful candidate will provide support services to internal customers related to an application/set of applications covering a range of responsibilities focusing on repetitive activities, following instructions and incident resolution. Is eligible to grow through project driven work as well as market and product expertise that needs to be built up to meet the number and variety of customer portfolios. 

Applicant Support Specialist are responsible for a variety of tasks: 

•    Performs standardized operational tasks to ensure that the service levels and performance are met.

•    Takes action where necessary to address or escalate performance or operational issues.

•    Reports service performance to line management and provides feedback on execution of standardized operational tasks to business.

•    Complies with IT service management governance, standards and polices.

•    Provides input for service level performance reports to the business generating improvement actions where necessary.

•    Supports the end-user satisfaction process and service improvement programs.

•    Manages incident escalations and complaints, working with the Business Unit to resolve individual service issues.

•    Supports business in disaster recovery testing.

Basic Qualifications:

•    High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the Application Support area

     OR

•    Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 1 or more years of experience in the Application Support area

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Insurance Industry Experience

•    Customer support experience

•    Strong technical and analytical skills

•    Strong verbal and written communication

•    Ability to work in fast paced work environment 

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 - Illinois Virtual Office, AM - Remote Work (US)
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No  
 
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