Surety Underwriting Development Program - June/July 2027 Start

Liberty Mutual Surety; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Mutual Surety invites applicants to join the Surety Underwriting Development Program (SUDP) as an Associate Surety Underwriter. The 12‑month program builds technical, analytical, and business skills for underwriting careers, with mentorship, rotations, and on‑the‑job learning.

You’ll evaluate financial strength and project risk, learn contract evaluation, and pursue the AF SB designation while collaborating with agents and industry partners to grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business or comparable with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Experience with finance and accounting coursework; ability to read financial statements.
• 0–2 years of professional experience.
• Global mindset; adaptable to different cultures and communication styles; strong analytical/negotiation/decision skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills; relationship building; internship experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate financial strength, creditworthiness, and operational capabilities of businesses.
• Analyze financial statements and conduct financial analysis for underwriting decisions.
• Support underwriting decisions and learn underwriting concepts through case studies and project work.
• Build relationships with agents, brokers, customers, and industry partners; develop communication and negotiation skills.

Skills

Financial analysis

Reading financial statements

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Business

Job description

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

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 Surety Underwriting Development Program (SUDP) may be the perfect place to launch your career. As an Associate Surety Underwriter, you'll participate in a 12‑month development program designed to build the technical, analytical, and business skills needed for a successful underwriting career. Working alongside experienced underwriters, you'll learn how surety bonds support economic growth, commercial development, and infrastructure projects while helping businesses pursue new opportunities and fulfill contractual obligations.

The Details

Surety underwriting blends financial analysis, risk assessment, and relationship management. Throughout the program, you'll learn how to evaluate the financial strength, creditworthiness, and operational capabilities of businesses, while developing the judgment needed to make informed underwriting decisions. You'll gain hands‑on experience analyzing financial statements, assessing credit and project risk, evaluating contracts, and supporting real underwriting decisions. At the same time, you'll build relationships with agents, brokers, customers, and industry partners while strengthening your communication, business development, and negotiation skills.

Training & Development

The Surety Underwriting Development Program combines formal training, mentorship, self‑study, job rotations, and on‑the‑job learning. Through a collaborative learning environment, you'll gain exposure to various products, teams, and leaders across the organization while developing a strong foundation in contract and commercial surety underwriting. As part of the program, you'll pursue the Associate in Fidelity and Surety Bonding (AFSB) designation while applying underwriting concepts through case studies, financial analysis, contract evaluation, and project risk assessment. You'll learn alongside a cohort of peers, building professional connections that will support your growth throughout your career.

2027 Start Dates: June and July

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

Qualifications

What you’ve got

• You hold a bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or comparable with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.


• You have experience with finance and accounting coursework, and possess an understanding of how to read financial statements. You also demonstrate technical competence in fundamental financial analysis.


• You have 0-2 years of professional experience.


• You think globally and are able to adapt easily to different cultures and communication styles. You possess excellent analytical, organizational, negotiation, and decision‑making skills.


• You demonstrate outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills with an emphasis on fostering relationships.


• Prior internship experience is a plus, especially in a finance‑related environment.


• You are willing to relocate upon completion of the program, based on location.

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