Jobs at Zurich Insurance

Actuarial (Life Insurance) Summer Internship 2026

Actuarial (Life Insurance) Summer Internship 2026 Location: Swindon Start Date: June 2026 Closing date for applications: Sunday 22nd February Insurance is so much more than you think! Are you wanting to discover more about careers that will excite, challenge and inspire you? If so, a Zurich summer insurance internship could be just what you're looking for. Forget any preconceptions you have about internships and the insurance industry. Our 10-week summer programmes give you a real job with real responsibility and a taste for life working at Zurich. With plenty of support around you, you’ll experience how your future career might look and help us make a difference to our customers at a time when they need us the most. Our summer internships are ideal for undergraduate students. As well as gaining some great experience, successful completion of your internship in 2026 could lead to you being offered a place on one of our graduate programmes starting in 2027. What can I look forward to? The 10-week paid Actuarial Internship is designed to provide a taster of what an actuarial career at Zurich looks like. You will be working in an actuarial role from day one, gaining experience working alongside a team of actuaries and learning some of the foundation skills required to succeed in the profession. The internship provides a great opportunity for you to get to know whether an actuarial career, and Zurich, is suited to you, as well as an opportunity for the Zurich life actuarial team to get to know you. Your internship could involve working in reserving, pricing, reinsurance, or another core actuarial area. Whichever role your internship is in will give you the chance to start learning what an actuary does. You will be assigned a ‘buddy’ for the duration of your internship. This will be a past intern or a recent graduate – someone who will be able to help guide you through your early experiences, give you advice and answer any questions about working at Zurich. Additionally, the Zurich Internship Scheme will help to develop your non-actuarial skills and give you a chance to work on a project across different career disciplines. The Life Actuarial internship is based in our Swindon office - one of the UK’s most sustainable offices. There is the potential for hybrid working after an initial period. What’s in it for you? As well as joining a company that is passionate about sustainability and our customers, you can expect: £24,479 pro rata salary Pro rata holiday for the duration of your internship Contribution towards private medical cover 12% company pension contribution Access to other flexible benefits What you’ll need: Although we are a hybrid workforce, you should be within a commutable distance of the Swindon office Strong IT skills, knowledge of Excel is preferable (but not essential) Comfortable with maths and a logical mindset An appetite to learn A professional attitude and a positive approach to your work Entry Requirements: You must be in your penultimate year of study in a Maths-based bachelors (or equivalent) degree (e.g. mathematics, statistics, engineering, chemistry and physics) and on course to achieve a minimum 2:1 degree. A minimum C/4 grade in both English and Maths at GCSE level (or equivalent) At least 128 UCAS points (ABB) in three A-levels (or equivalent) A minimum A grade in Mathematics A-level. * You must have an indefinite, full right to work and reside in the UK. We cannot accept applications from those who require sponsorship to work in the UK. You must have resided in the UK for a minimum of three consecutive years. Are you ready to create a brighter future? At Zurich our brand purpose is to create a brighter future together, for our customers, our partners, our employees and the planet. It’s a promise that for our customers, we will put their needs at the heart of everything we do and for our employees, to grow and develop together. For our partners, to collaborate to create mutual value and for the planet, to drive positive impact by integrating our sustainability work into how we do business. We put our customers at the heart of everything that we do, and we’re looking for like-minded people to join us. We’re passionate about diversity and inclusion; we want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work. You’ll have every opportunity to use your drive and enthusiasm to innovate the future of Zurich. Everybody is made to feel welcome, different opinions are valued, personal needs are respected, and opportunity is equal for all. So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us. Please note we are unable to progress your application if you don't meet our criteria listed above. Please ensure you have the right to reside and work in the UK before you apply as we are unable to provide sponsorship. You must have resided in the UK for a minimum of three consecutive years in order to apply. eee

Chief Actuary, Zurich North America

Zurich North America (ZNA) is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Actuary to lead the Zurich Actuarial Function across the U.S. This position reports to the Chief Group Actuary Officer and the US Chief Financial Officer. While our preference is for this position to be based in our Schaumburg, IL headquarters, we are open to considering other locations. This highly influential role serves as a member of the US Executive Team, the Global Finance Actuarial Leadership Team, Council and the ZNA Finance Leadership Team, providing strategic oversight of reserving, analytics, and actuarial governance. The Chief Actuary will lead ZNA’s Reserving (Business Unit and Line of Business), Data Visualization, and Statutory Reserving \& Governance Actuarial teams. In addition, this leader will coordinate and elevate actuarial talent and capabilities across the broader ZNA actuarial community, with an emphasis on cross-functional insights, development, and best practices. This role partners closely with business and functional executives to influence strategy, strengthen risk selection, enhance pricing sophistication, and advance portfolio performance. Key Responsibilities: Provide executive leadership, direction, and oversight to the Actuarial Center of Excellence. Deliver expert actuarial support across all legal entities and reporting units. Ensure timely, accurate submission of actuarial deliverables to regulators, auditors, and internal/external stakeholders. Lead and enhance actuarial peer review processes. Provide strategic insights to support financial planning, forecasting, and long-range strategy. Present to Board Audit Committees and engage with rating agencies as a senior representative of ZNA. Proactively communicate actuarial findings, trends, and insights to Business Unit leadership teams. Drive operational excellence, productivity, and efficiency improvements across the Actuarial Center of Excellence. Partner on resource planning to support business strategy and advance the actuarial function’s capabilities. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or a related discipline and 15+ years of actuarial experience AND Demonstrated experience leading large cross-functional teams Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS) or equivalent Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience as a Chief Actuary Broad actuarial expertise across reserving, pricing data, and analytics Proven progression through senior actuarial roles with increasing responsibility Ability to translate strategy into actionable direction for the organization Proficiency with statistical analysis software Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively across the C-suite Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex analyses and present clear, actionable recommendations Experience collaborating across multi-functional teams Track record of solving complex business challenges using data, research, and strategic insight Deep understanding of the insurance business, regulatory environment, competitive landscape, market cycles, technology developments, and industry trends * Demonstrated ability to lead through innovation, vision, and creative problem‑solving 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. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed salary range for this position is $300,00 - $443,100, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 50%. This role is also eligible to participate in the company’s long-term incentive program. 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 - Schaumburg Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-BK1 #LI-EXECUTIVE

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