Climate Insurance Challenge

Climate change is creating new challenges for communities across Canada — from wildfires and floods to extreme heat and violent storms. Insurance professionals are on the front lines, helping people prepare for, respond to, and recover from these events. Join Zurich Canada to explore how insurance careers combine problem-solving, data analysis, and community impact.

Benefits include:

• $10,000 CAD in micro‑grants (20 winners × $500 each)
• 5 reserved grants for Indigenous students
• Exclusive paid summer internship at Zurich Canada (Toronto office, July–August 2026, $18.50/hour, 37.5 hours/week)
• Career exploration in insurance roles (risk analyst, underwriter, claims adjuster, actuary, loss control specialist)
• Skill development in research, communication, data literacy, and climate risk analysis

• Grades 7–12 students enrolled in Canadian schools
• Submit a 2‑minute video covering: chosen climate risk, Canadian case study, insurance role spotlight, and future outlook
• Internship applicants must be Grade 12 students able to work in Toronto (July–August 2026)
• Indigenous students eligible for reserved micro‑grants