Surety Claims Intern — Legal Analysis & Negotiation

Nationwide; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company, invites energetic interns to join the Surety Claims team in Des Moines. This 12-week program focuses on investigations and analysis of commercial and contract surety claims, offering exposure to writing, negotiation, and claim resolution processes.

As an intern, you will review claim demands, analyze bond terms, and support underwriters with risk assessment. A JD pursuit and related activities enhance your professional development within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Involvement in student activities and/or some work experience.

Responsibilities

• Review new surety claim demands from claimants or their counsel.
• Analyze bond terms and supporting documentation for claims.
• Discuss principals' positions and potential defenses with the claims team.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and review draft pleadings for litigation.
• Recommend actions to process work and mitigate claim exposure.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctorate program

Job description

Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company, invites energetic interns to join the Surety Claims team in Des Moines. This 12-week program focuses on investigations and analysis of commercial and contract surety claims, offering exposure to writing, negotiation, and claim resolution processes.

As an intern, you will review claim demands, analyze bond terms, and support underwriters with risk assessment. A JD pursuit and related activities enhance your professional development within a supportive culture.