Pathways to a career in insurance

Apply to our paid internship program to train for a career in insurance from April to September 2025

Eligibility criteria: Women aged 18-29 living in the GTA region. This program is limited to Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents, and Refugee Protection Claimants

This hybrid program begins on April 1st, 2025.

Breaking Barriers in Insurance

This program is a collaborative effort between The United Way Greater Toronto, The Centre for Young Black Professionals (CEE), Zurich Insurance Canada, and Marsh McLennan, designed to create meaningful career pathways for young women in the insurance industry.

While progress has been made in gender diversity—with women now representing approximately 60% of the overall insurance workforce—a 2021 study by the Association of Professional Insurance Women (APIW) and McKinsey & Company revealed that fewer than 30% of executive positions are held by women.

This program aims to bridge that gap by providing the training, mentorship, and opportunities needed to support the next generation of industry leaders.

Applications are now open!

10 Week Training with Industry
Experts

12 Weeks of Paid
Internship

Stipend
Provided During Training

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