Job Description
Zurich Insurance Graduate Development Programme The Zurich Insurance Graduate Development Programme is designed for highly talented graduates with the drive and ambition to become senior technical experts and leaders within our worldwide Group. The programme is a robust two-year on-the-job training programme, consisting of a series of six-month rotations working across our General Insurance, domestic, and EMEA head offices. By being part of the Zurich Graduate Development Programme, you'll have access to the most experienced managers and inspirational executives. Applications for the 2025 programme are open now. Insurance is more than you think!! Are you looking for a career that will excite, challenge and inspire you after you've finished university? If so, a Zurich Insurance graduate scheme could be just what you're looking for. It's a great way to get real-life experience of working in insurance and discover what you enjoy. You'll get plenty of opportunities and support to shape your career and make a difference to our customers at a time when they need us the most. Each Zurich graduate scheme is a permanent role and is just the start of your career with us. We'll continue to cheer you on every step of the way once you've finished and will remain committed to helping you grow. Working in insurance is so varied - you'll find many different opportunities to explore. We know that by employing the best, it helps us become the best. We want people who share our passion for innovation and delivering world-class products and services to our customers, whoever and wherever they are. We focus on developing our graduates technical and leadership skills, aiming to provide you with the opportunity to develop these skills through project planning and execution. In addition, you will have the opportunity to learn specific technical skills and product development processes as you rotate through the business What can you look forward to? The Graduate Development Programme will give you unrivalled exposure to different parts of the business, learning what we do, and how we deliver for our customers. You will build on your individual motivation and natural skills, learning lots of new ones along the way, with the chance to meet lots of new people and making great connections. Your programme experience will be unique as you'll agree your rotations with the Graduate Programme Lead, Managers and Business Representatives, based on your development areas, own preferences, and the business needs. You will build a strong understanding of our business and how we deliver for our customers when they need us most and you will be supported by a large network of people across the breadth of the Irish business throughout to help you succeed. You can expect to get to grips with the complexity of claims, learn about underwriting, assessing risks, delivering reports to stakeholders, driving operational excellence, and potentially managing a team. You'll have the opportunity to challenge yourself, develop a range of skills and networks, overseeing projects that deliver value to our business and customers, and developing the commercial and technical know-how that will set you on a course to be a future leader. What Zurich offers you Zurich offer's a very attractive remuneration package and benefits. Some of our benefits include: Bonus of up to 15% annually on top of basic salary Personal insurance discounts, including Motor and Travel Insurance VHI Group Scheme subsidy of with 40% of annual subscription paid by the Company Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme 21 days annual leave Membership of the Company's active Sports & Social Club A Zurich Contributory Pension Scheme AVC facilities - your retirement benefits can be voluntarily increased through personal contributions Volunteering opportunities Further Education Funding Refer a friend programme Entry Requirements This programme is open to students who have achieved, or are expected to achieve, a minimum; 2:1 Honours Degree or Masters in any discipline Master's or other equivalent post graduate qualification in a relevant discipline is an advantage Graduates should have strong technical, analytical and communication skills Demonstration of leadership skill or managerial potential Available to work in Ireland on a permanent basis with no visa restrictions. We accept applications from 2024 and 2025 graduates In your CV, please highlight the following; Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) results and your yearly results from your Degree/Masters, to include your actual/predicted final year results, if necessary. All applications must be completed online via our Zurich Career page. We are unable to accept applications through email or post. Closing Date for applications: Monday 4th October 2024 (11.59pm) *late applications will not be considered About Zurich Ireland 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! About Zurich Ireland Collaborate Together Develop & Grow Puts Customers First Fuel Innovation Technical Competency 1 Technical Competency 2 Motivational fit Provide Clear Direction Make it Happen