Global Surety Underwriting Internship - Summer 2027

Liberty Mutual Surety; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Liberty Mutual Surety in Seattle offers an 11-week Global Surety Underwriting Internship that blends finance, relationship management, and strategic decision-making. You'll learn through hands-on financial analysis, risk assessment, and the bonding process alongside experienced underwriters.

This structured program includes formal training, mentorship, job shadowing, and access to the AFSB curriculum, with optional in-office elements depending on location.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or comparable with at least one semester remaining after Summer 2027 and a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Responsibilities

• Learn underwriting concepts, financial analysis, risk assessment and relationship management.
• Assist with bonding processes and support senior underwriters.
• Participate in a structured internship with formal training, mentorship, and job shadow opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Full-time availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Business

Job description

Are you interested in a career that combines finance, relationship management, and strategic business decision-making? Do you enjoy analyzing financial information, solving complex business challenges, and building strong professional relationships? If so, Liberty Mutual's Global Surety Underwriting Internship may be the perfect opportunity to launch your career.

The Details

As a Surety Underwriting Intern, you'll work alongside experienced underwriters to learn how surety bonds support economic growth, commercial development, and infrastructure projects. You'll gain hands‑on experience in financial analysis, risk assessment, and relationship management while helping businesses secure the bonding capacity needed to pursue opportunities and fulfill contractual obligations. Throughout this 11‑week internship, you'll develop an understanding of how underwriters evaluate financial strength, assess business risk, and make informed decisions that help customers grow and succeed. In addition to hands‑on work, you'll participate in a structured internship experience that combines formal training, mentorship, job shadow opportunities, and professional development. You'll also be introduced to the Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding (AFSB) curriculum, gaining foundational knowledge of surety underwriting and the surety bonding process.

This position may have in‑office requirements depending on candidate location.

Our Summer 2027 Early Talent internships are a set 11‑weeks in length, with 2 options for start/end dates. Limited exceptions to these start/end dates may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis: May 17, 2027 - July 30, 2027 or June 1, 2027 - August 13, 2027.

What you’ve got

• You are pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or comparable with at least one semester remaining following the Summer of 2027 with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• You have 0-2 years of professional experience.
• You possess strong analytical, decision‑making, and negotiating skills.
• You have solid interpersonal skills and demonstrate a passion for customer service and fostering relationships.
• You must be available to work full‑time for 11 weeks
• You must have permanent work authorization in the United States

A Little About Us

Liberty Mutual Surety, a business unit of Liberty Mutual Insurance, is the largest Surety in the United States and a leading global surety. Conducting business worldwide through fronting relationships and Liberty‑owned subsidiaries, we provide bonds in over 60 countries for construction firms, manufacturers and suppliers, and commercial enterprises on an account and transactional basis. We are committed to building mutually profitable relationships by providing smart business solutions, ease of doing business, and consistent, responsive service. Liberty Mutual Surety is dedicated to the communities we serve and highly values a diverse workforce in more than 16 countries.

About Us

Pay Philosophy:

The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups. Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture, which supports every individual to do their best work. Together, we cultivate a community where everyone can make a meaningful impact for our business, our customers, and the communities we serve.

We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well‑being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://www.libertymutualgroup.com/about-lm/careers/benefits

Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

Fair Chance Notices

• California
• Los Angeles Incorporated
• Los Angeles Unincorporated
• Philadelphia
• San Francisco