Underwriting Internship - Summer 2027 - New York City

About Zurich

Zurich is a leading global insurance company dedicated to helping individuals, businesses, and communities face a world of risks with confidence. At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience, offering growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, leveraging over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Summer 2027 Underwriting Internship

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 may 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.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA at or above 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Problem-solving skills in a customer-focused environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Experience in leadership roles, campus organizations, or extracurricular activities.

Compensation and Employment Details

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience, and we follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. The hourly range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.

Location: Hybrid (Remote Working)

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

Zurich in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, or marital status.