We have been applying our expertise and experience for many years, so that our customers can have the very best financial protection for the things they value. This is our mission and the timeless idea behind our brand. It is also the authentic truth that has been and always will be at the heart of the Zurich brand and its people. Who we are Formed in 1872, Zurich is a Swiss finance company, headquartered in Switzerland. We organise the company into three core business segments: General Insurance, Global Life and Farmers. We employ almost 54,000 people serving customers in more than 170 countries and territories around the globe. Careers with us Our people play a key role in achieving our goals. In return, we must provide a working environment where they can perform at their best. Our people are the backbone of our strategy. By offering a service that is personal, effective, and uniquely Zurich, we want to stand out as the preferred insurer for our customers. We can't do this without the right people. Graduate programmes Some countries have specially developed schemes for those who've just finished college. For example, the United Kingdom has a Graduate Development Programme. Set aside your preconceptions about the insurance industry and early career programmes, a role with Zurich gives you a real job, with real responsibility, from day one. Discover more about the different programmes HERE. Our Future Leader programmes are all about finding graduates with potential and turning that into a successful and rewarding career with Zurich. We give you the opportunity to experience a variety of areas, which will help you build tailored skills to grow within the company. We're focused on developing talent to ensure ongoing future success for the organisation. In the UK, your potential role could be based at any one of many UK sites, including Birmingham, Cheltenham, Fareham, Farnborough, Leeds, London, and Swindon. Flexibility on location and mobility are essential. All graduates recruited take on a permanent, full-time position from day one. The UK offers opportunities for graduates in a variety of professional careers areas throughout the country.