Entry opportunities after high school graduation
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Hear first-hand from our young professionals about what they like about their training.
Insurance specialist or business training - what suits you?
Never mind whether you have a high school leaving certificate, higher vocational school leaving certificate or a specialized vocational certificate, if you are interested in the fascinating insurance world, we are just right for you.
Post-high-school business training (PWA)
Who? For high school graduates who have decided on a broad business economics career entry at an insurance company. Those who have dropped out of university are also welcome.
What? Six-month full-time business economics training at the Kaderschule Zürich. You finish school with a certificate and then begin an 18-month internship at Zurich Switzerland with three assignments in support and strategic roles.
Where? School training at the Kaderschule Zürich at the Zurich or Winterthur location, internship at the headquarters in Zurich Oerlikon.
When? Your apprenticeship starts with the school semester in February and lasts 24 months.
Why? We turn you into a certified business economist. During your training, you can develop a network and thanks to the professional experience gained plan your next career steps.
Introduction to insurance with middle school certificate (VEM)
Who? For high school leavers who have decided to enter the exciting and innovative world of insurance and want to acquire greater insurance knowledge. Those who have dropped out of university are also welcome.
What? With our 18-month program at Zurich Switzerland , you can gain practical experience during three assignments. They are supplemented by a well-founded school training (one to two days a month) at the Vocational Training Association of the Insurance Industry (VBV).
Where? Internship at the headquarters in Zurich Oerlikon or at the regional headquarters in Lausanne. Attend college in Basel, Zurich or Yverdon-les-Bains.
When? Your training starts in September and lasts 18 months.
Why? After passing the exam, you will be certified as a Young Insurance Professional VBV. The abbreviation VBV stands for a qualification certified and supported by the Vocational Training Association, which is recognized by the major insurance companies and allows you access without examination to further follow-up training courses in the insurance field.
The benefits you can expect
- We help with your mobility. If you are under 25, you even get the SBB season ticket from us for free.
- We focus on your development. You choose your stage assignments and will be professionally accompanied.
- You get a generous intern wage for your work - in the PWA program already during the school section. We pay your school fees.
- Thanks to flextime, you can successfully reconcile your professional and personal requirements.
Arguments for Zurich
We are just as proud of our commitment to sport and culture. For example, we support the Swiss national soccer teams as insurance partner. Sustainability is also important to us and not just on paper.
We're there for you - your contact
You have questions about the entry opportunities for school-leavers? Then feel free to send us an e-mail at "young.professionals@zurich.ch". Simone Solenthaler, Young Professionals Specialist, will be happy to advise you.
