Zurich UK announces 250 virtual work experience spaces to 16–19-year-olds from 17th July – 18th July 2025

Successful candidates will experience the many roles and business areas on offer at Zurich UK, whilst gaining skills in communications, problem solving, resilience, leadership, and teamwork.

The scheme is an ideal opportunity for young people to experience the world of insurance and discover more about what roles are available. By hearing directly from industry professionals and those early in their careers, the 2025 cohort will take away insights into the varied and interesting work that goes on in a 5,000-strong multinational business.

Due to its virtual design, candidates can take part remotely from anywhere in the UK. VWEX is becoming increasingly popular as a means of offering valuable work experience to young people, improving social mobility, workforce diversity, and creating a fairer recruitment process regardless of location.

Commenting on the scheme, Michelle Ransome, Talent Acquisition Manager for Zurich UK said:

“From cost-related barriers to travel challenges, in-person work experience just isn’t possible for some students. By offering out virtual work experience a level-playing field is created, allowing students from across the UK a chance experience what life is like at Zurich and what a career in insurance could look like.

“Virtual work experience still allows students a realistic insight into the business and gives them a chance to hone their skills and get them excited about the start of their careers.”

Applications now closed