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Zurich UK offers apprenticeships from Level 3 to Level 6 across insurance, accounting, actuarial, data and technology (including a BSc Digital and Technology Solutions degree apprenticeship), HR, business and continuous improvement, and, in some years, engineering surveying, risk engineering and compliance and risk. Applications for 2026 apprenticeships have closed and the next round opens in February 2027.

Programmes

1 tracked · status for the next intake that is recruiting

Apprenticeship types

10 offered · degree apprenticeships first

  • Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship

    Level 6Degree

    Technology · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Digital and Technology Solutions
    Qualification
    BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions and Level 6 apprenticeship
    University or provider
    Not published
    Business areas
    Technology
    Locations
    Swindon, Fareham

    Apprentices based in or near UK offices including Swindon and Fareham.

    Source for Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship

  • Actuarial Apprenticeship

    Level 4

    Actuarial · About 27 months

    More about this programme: Actuarial Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Actuarial Technician
    Qualification
    Level 4 Actuarial Technician apprenticeship
    University or provider
    Not published
    Business areas
    Actuarial
    Locations
    Not published

    Needs an A or A* in A-level Maths.

    Source for Actuarial Apprenticeship

  • Engineer Surveyor Apprenticeship

    Level 4

    Engineering Inspection · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Engineer Surveyor Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Engineering Surveyor
    Qualification
    Level 4 engineering surveyor qualification
    University or provider
    Not published
    Business areas
    Zurich Engineering
    Locations
    Not published

    Needs at least a Level 3 engineering qualification; not available in 2026.

    Source for Engineer Surveyor Apprenticeship

  • Accounting Apprenticeship

    Level 3

    Finance · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Accounting Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Assistant Accountant (L3); Professional Accounting Technician (L4)
    Qualification
    AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting; Level 4 route includes a CIMA, ACCA or AAT qualification
    University or provider
    Not published
    Business areas
    Finance
    Locations
    Not published

    Usually Level 3 Assistant Accountant, with a Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician route also offered.

    Source for Accounting Apprenticeship

  • Insurance Apprenticeship

    Level 3

    Insurance · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Insurance Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Insurance Practitioner (L3); Insurance Professional (L4, underwriting pathway)
    Qualification
    Level 3 Insurance Practitioner; underwriting pathway leads to Level 4 Insurance Professional
    University or provider
    Not published
    Business areas
    Insurance, Underwriting
    Locations
    Not published

    Level 4 underwriting route needs three A levels A*-C.

    Source for Insurance Apprenticeship

  • Compliance and Risk Apprenticeship

    Level 3

    Compliance · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Compliance and Risk Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Compliance and Risk Officer
    Qualification
    Level 3 Compliance and Risk Officer including a CII qualification
    University or provider
    Chartered Insurance Institute (qualification)
    Business areas
    Compliance, Risk
    Locations
    Not published

    Not available in 2026.

    Source for Compliance and Risk Apprenticeship

  • Data & Technology Apprenticeship

    Level not published

    Data · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Data & Technology Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Data Driven Professional (L3) or Data Analyst (L4)
    Qualification
    Level 3 data-driven professional or Level 4 data analyst apprenticeship, depending on role
    University or provider
    Not published
    Business areas
    Data, Technology
    Locations
    Swindon, Fareham, London, Birmingham

    Level 3 or 4 depending on role.

    Source for Data & Technology Apprenticeship

  • Business and Continuous Improvement Apprenticeship

    Level not published

    Business Improvement · About 18 months

    More about this programme: Business and Continuous Improvement Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Improvement Practitioner (L4) or Improvement Technician (L3)
    Qualification
    Not published
    University or provider
    Not published
    Business areas
    Continuous Improvement
    Locations
    Not published

    Level 3 or 4 depending on role.

    Source for Business and Continuous Improvement Apprenticeship

  • Human Resources Apprenticeship

    Level not published

    HR · 24-30 months

    More about this programme: Human Resources Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    Not published
    University or provider
    Not published
    Business areas
    HR
    Locations
    Not published
    Source for Human Resources Apprenticeship

  • Risk Engineering Apprenticeship

    Level not published

    Risk Engineering · About 24 months

    More about this programme: Risk Engineering Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    CII qualification
    University or provider
    Chartered Insurance Institute (qualification)
    Business areas
    Risk Engineering
    Locations
    Not published

    Not available in 2026.

    Source for Risk Engineering Apprenticeship

Entry requirements

A levels
Varies by route: actuarial needs three A levels A*-C including A/A* in Maths; Level 4 insurance needs three A levels A*-C
UCAS points
Not published
GCSEs
At least 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above including Maths and English Language
Equivalents
Equivalents accepted
Other
Engineer Surveyor needs a Level 3 engineering qualification.

As Zurich UK publishes them; requirements differ between programmes, so check the advert before you apply.

Application process

  1. Application
  2. Aptitude test or video interview
  3. Interview
  1. 1

    Application

    When: Next round opens February 2027

    CV with cover letter and screening questions

  2. 2

    Aptitude test or video interview

    In some cases

  3. 3

    Interview

    May include ability or psychometric tests and a face-to-face interview

Typical timeline

Opens
February
Closes
Not published
Assessment
Not published
Offers
Not published
Starts
Not published

Windows for the 2027 intake, September 2026 to August 2027

  • Expected, ~FebApprenticeships (Insurance, Accounting, Actuarial and more)

Locations and universities

Locations
Swindon, Fareham, London, Birmingham
Universities and training providers
Chartered Insurance Institute (CII qualifications), AAT / CIMA / ACCA (accounting routes)

Cohort size and intakes

Intake years
2026 intake2027 intake

What stands out

One of the widest insurer ranges, from Level 3 insurance and accounting to a Level 6 DTS degree, plus engineering-surveyor and risk-engineering routes in some years.

Not published by Zurich UK when we last checked: salary or benefits. We leave gaps empty rather than guess.

Sources

Where every fact above comes from
  1. 1
    zurich.co.uk/careers/apprenticeships

    Accessed · Level 3-6, 2026 closed, next round February 2027.

  2. 2
    zurich.co.uk/careers/apprenticeships/digital-technology-solutions-degree-apprenticeships

    Accessed · Swindon, Fareham.

  3. 3
    zurich.co.uk/careers/apprenticeships/actuarial-apprenticeships

    Accessed · L4 Actuarial Technician, ~27 months, A/A* Maths.

  4. 4
    zurich.co.uk/careers/apprenticeships/accounting-apprenticeships

    Accessed · L4 Professional Accounting Technician.

  5. 5
    zurich.co.uk/careers/apprenticeships/insurance-apprenticeships

    Accessed · L3 Insurance Practitioner, L4 Insurance Professional (underwriting).

  6. 6
    zurich.co.uk/careers/apprenticeships/data-and-technology-apprenticeships

    Accessed · Swindon, Fareham, London, Birmingham.

  7. 7
    zurich.co.uk/careers/apprenticeships/continuous-improvement-and-automation-apprenticeships

    Accessed · L4 improvement practitioner / L3 improvement technician, ~18 months.

  8. 8
    zurich.co.uk/careers/apprenticeships/human-resources-apprenticeships

    Accessed · 24-30 months, GCSE C/4 Maths and English.

  9. 9
    zurich.co.uk/careers/apprenticeships/compliance-and-risk-apprenticeships

    Accessed · Not in 2026.

  10. 10
    zurich.co.uk/careers/apprenticeships/risk-engineering-apprenticeships

    Accessed · Not in 2026.

  11. 11
    zurich.co.uk/careers/apprenticeships/engineering-surveyor-apprenticeships

    Accessed · Not in 2026.

  12. 12
    zurich.co.uk/-/media/careers/docs/application_tips.pdf

    Accessed · CV and cover letter, screening questions, aptitude test or video interview, interview.

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