Entry-Level Surety Underwriter - Irvine (Summer 2026) Job at Zurich, Irvine, CA

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  • Zurich
  • Irvine, CA

Job Description

Entry Level Surety Underwriting Trainee

About the Role

If you thrive on building relationships and bring an analytical mindset, Zurich’s Underwriting Training Program offers a unique opportunity to combine both strengths in one of insurance’s most critical roles. Through hands-on training and expert guidance, you’ll develop the skills to assess complex risks for large and multinational organizations. You’ll learn how to negotiate coverage, evaluate exposures, and determine pricing and terms—while building expertise, confidence, and long-term value as an underwriter.

About Us

Zurich US has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich US is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Basic Qualifications

  • Pursuing a bachelor's degree in finance or a business-related degree and on track to graduate by Spring/Summer 2026
  • Strong analytical and intercommunication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities often under tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous corporate finance or banking internship experience, underwriting experience is a plus!
  • Aptitude for automation and process improvement
  • Strong organizational and negotiation skills
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office experience

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.

The salary for this position is $84,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 5%. 

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): Irvine, CA Remote Working: Hybrid Working Arrangement
Schedule: Full Time 

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No  

Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI- #LI-HYBRID 

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Traineeship, Summer work, Internship, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Visa sponsorship

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