Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - WC Claims - Schaumburg, IL (Summer 2026) Job at Zurich Insurance Company, Schaumburg, IL

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  • Zurich Insurance Company
  • Schaumburg, IL

Job Description

Associate Degree Apprenticeship Program - WC Claims - Schaumburg, IL (Summer 2026)

Zurich is accepting resumes for our 2026 Apprentice Program, apply today! The program launches at the beginning Summer 2026 as early as June 16th through July 20th.

About the program: Our innovative General Insurance Apprentice Program allows participants to simultaneously gain their first-time higher education and the experience to launch a rewarding career in commercial insurance.

In our Schaumburg office Apprentices will support our Worker's Compensation Claims Team with:

  • Processing client claims with a focus on worker's compensation claims
  • Analyzing claims through multiple channels
  • Assisting in updating coding requirements
  • Reviewing reports to stay within state compliance rules
  • Utilizing resources and methods of best practices to set up claims accurately

Earn & Learn: The two-year program offered in Schaumburg combines targeted coursework at Harper Community College with relevant work rotations at Zurich North America's Headquarter Schaumburg, IL office. The ideal candidate is seeking a first-time associate degree and has minimal college credits completed.

Apprentices who successfully complete this two-year program will:

  • Work in a paid, benefit-eligible full-time position at Zurich
  • Work M/W/F, School T/Th, paid for all 40 hours/week
  • Earn a tuition-free Associate in Applied Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Insurance (Harper College)
  • Receive a Department of Labor Certificate of Apprenticeship
  • Possess credentials and skills for today's ever-changing marketplace

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Professional work experience not required.
  • Must be enrolled and validated as college ready by Harper Community College Admissions. This is a separate application process that can take place concurrently to Zurich's application process.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1 or more years of work experience and/or leadership role in student activities and/or significant voluntary community service
  • Interest in pursuing a career in the insurance industry
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities between work and school deadlines
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Collaboration and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate with impact
  • High degree of self-discipline and focus
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to collaborate and work successfully in a team environment
  • Intermediate computer skills, specifically Excel
  • Ability to navigate learning and interactions in an online environment

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. The proposed hourly rate for this position is $21.16, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 5%.

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Zurich Insurance Company

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Apprenticeship, Work experience placement, Summer work, Work at office,

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