Business Management Graduate Programme 2026 at Zurich Insurance Group

What can I look forward to? 
 
Get excited! Our 27-month rotational Business Management Graduate 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 new people and make great connections.     

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 UK 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.  

You will need to have the drive and enthusiasm to develop an understanding of our business. Fantastic team working, communication, organisational and influencing skills are key, as is the desire to seize the initiative, adopt a continuous improvement mindset, embrace new opportunities. Be prepared to step outside your comfort zone to deliver for our customers and colleagues.  

As part of the graduate programme, you will experience an in-depth learning & development programme that will support you throughout and into your future career.  You will also complete a Level 6 Senior Insurance Professional Apprenticeship (equivalent to a bachelor's degree) which includes completing your Chartered Insurance Institute ACII qualification.  

As this is a rotational programme, you are encouraged and will be expected to move locations to carry out your role/rotation responsibilities. Whilst we operate a hybrid working policy, office attendance expectations will be agreed with your line manager at the start of each rotation and must be within a commutable distance of the office. Financial relocation support is provided for each relocation move. 

What’s in it for you? 

As well as joining a company that is passionate about our people, sustainability and our customers, we also have a competitive rewards and lifestyle benefits package.  

You’ll receive: 

• £30,000 starting salary with 2 performance related pay reviews a year 
• 25 days holiday plus an additional 3 volunteering days 
• You can request to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you 
• Private medical cover 
• 12% company pension contribution 
• Annual company bonus 
• Discounted gym membership 
• Discounted gadget insurance 
• Discounted technology offers 

What you'll need:

• Flexibility around location as this is a rotational programme and you work across the UK offices and must be within a commutable distance from your assigned office 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• The ability to build strong working relationships 
• Willingness and commitment to learning and development 
• Influencing & teamworking skills  
• Strong organisational skills  
• Drive and enthusiasm  

Entry Requirements: 

• You must recently have achieved (within the last three years) or on track to receive a minimum 2:1 degree from your bachelor's or equivalent degree. 
• At least 96 UCAS points from 3 A-Level subjects (or equivalent) 
• A*-C in English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent) 
• 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 in order to apply.