General Insurance Apprenticeship 2026

Job Summary

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

Based in our Centre of Excellence in Co. Wexford, the programme is in it’s 11th year. 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 Honours Degree, BA (Hons) in Insurance Practice from Atlantic Technological University Sligo.

As a Zurich Apprentice you will have responsibility for . . .

•    Providing excellent customer service to our customers (primarily over the phone - delivering excellent customer service to customers and brokers)
•    Responding to customer or broker queries in an efficiently 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 overall goals - being a team player during tasks
•    Being responsible for your own personal and professional development
•    Completing your own training to achieve results
•    Ensuring the tasks you do are compliant with company risk and compliance policies
•    Undertaking a variety of tasks

We are interested in you if you . . . 

•    Are a highly motivated individual with a passion for succeeding
•    Are a self-starter with self initiative
•    Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, positive and friendly attitude
•    Are interested in delivering great customer service
•    Can demonstrate that you are a good team player
•    Can build and maintain relationships with others
•    Can demonstrate integrity in the work you undertake
•    Are interested in learning and developing
•    Can demonstrate attention to detail in your work
•    Are resilient to change and can demonstrate flexibility in how you approach work
•    Have an inquisitive mind and enjoy asking questions to learn

Eligibility

Leaving Certificate Requirements
(2017 onwards)

• A minimum of 4 grade O6/H7 and 2 grade H5 or higher Leaving Certificate subjects
• Within these six minimum grades with English or Irish with O6/H7, and Mathematics with F2/O6/H7
• A minimum of 160 points is required for entry to all Level 8 courses

(Prior 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, or a B2 in Foundation Mathematics is a minimum entry
requirement
• A minimum of 160 points is required for entry to all Level 8 courses

The applicant must also have completed all of the following requirements:

• H5 or Higher in 2 subjects
• O6 or H7 or Higher in 4 additional Subjects
• O6 or H7 in English or Irish (included in 1 or 2 above)

The applicant must also satisfy the mathematics requirement as outlined below:

• H7 in Higher Level Mathematics
• O6 in Ordinary Level Mathematics
• F2 in Foundation Mathematics

FETAC Awards and Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements for graduates of FETAC (Level 5 or 6) awards to an Honours Degree Course (NFQ Level 8) is a full cognate FETAC (Level 5 or 6) award to include distinction grades in at least three components.
A full FETAC Level 5 or 6 major award will have a minimum credit value of 120. Component awards, or achievement of less than 120 credits, do not constitute a full award.

Mature Students Requirements

Mature students (defined as over 23 on January 1st of the year of entry), do not require the above minimum entry requirements and acceptance will be based on experiential learning, commitment to course objectives and an interview with the employer.
Mature students can be assessed in the interview using the form and guide available from the programme team.

English language requirements

All programmes are delivered through English, so applicants must be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of English language proficiency.

If English is not your first language, and you do not hold an equivalent qualification in English (e.g. Leaving Certificate, GCSE, or equivalent), you will be required to provide evidence of your proficiency through one of the recognised English language tests listed on the link below.

English Language and Entry Requirements - Atlantic Technological University

What is the application process?

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

1.    Submit your CV by Thursday 30thApril 2026. 

2.    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.

3.    Upon completion and if successful at this stage we will then invite you to our onsite assessment day on Friday June 26Th at our premises in Wexford. 

Location

This role will be based in our Wexford office. You will be expected to work on-site for the first 3-6 months. The role will then move to the hybrid model. 
This is a full time earn and learn position; you will receive one day to study per week to complete online lectures which will attended on-site in our Wexford office. 
There will be a requirement to travel to Atlantic Technological University Sligo, 2-3 times per year. 

Who we are

Zurich is one of 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 – with our 53,000 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 our employees flexible working models 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.
 
At Zurich, we foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our purpose and values are designed to protect, inspire confidence and help our employees reach their full potential. We value and defend what is right and promote opportunities for equity among our professionals, regardless of gender, disability, LGBTQ +, race, ethnicity, generations, belief, etc. Join Zurich and be part of this culture. Together we are committed to delivering on our purpose - Let’s Create a Brighter Future Together!