Surety Underwriting Intern - Hybrid, Analytics-Focused

Nationwide; Avon (CT); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide is seeking a Surety Underwriting Intern to gain hands-on experience at a Fortune 100 company known for its customer care. The program runs 12 weeks, offering exposure to underwriting, finance and risk analysis in a supportive, collaborative environment.

The internship is hybrid (3 days in office) at locations including Avon, CT, NYC, Des Moines, Philadelphia, Houston, and more, with opportunities to build critical skills and professional networks.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Insurance, economics, or related field
• Completion of junior year is preferred
• Involvement in student activities and/or some work experience

Responsibilities

• Captures information from multiple sources, account to company guidelines to support underwriting
• Review individual risks for acceptability and handles those within authority, based on company guidelines and standards
• Completes assigned Underwriting transactions and tasks within established time and service standard
• Analysis and review of CPA and company financial statements and schedules. Input of those into the surety system
• Determines necessary steps to process work. Decides to accept, reject, or modify based on level of authority
• Consults with agents and internal partners. Recommends opportunities for business development and service capabilities
• Enters policies and runs reports for the underwriting file
• Works cooperatively and builds strong working relationships with territory, field, claims, sales, and other associates to share and gather information necessary to complete work

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Insurance risk analysis

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance

Junior year preferred

Job description

Nationwide is seeking a Surety Underwriting Intern to gain hands-on experience at a Fortune 100 company known for its customer care. The program runs 12 weeks, offering exposure to underwriting, finance and risk analysis in a supportive, collaborative environment.

The internship is hybrid (3 days in office) at locations including Avon, CT, NYC, Des Moines, Philadelphia, Houston, and more, with opportunities to build critical skills and professional networks.