Surety Underwriting Internship (Contract & Commercial Surety)

LE0019 IAT Insurance Group, Inc; Greenwood Village (CO); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

IAT Insurance Group is offering an Underwriting Intern position in our Surety Unit at the Denver, Colorado office for Summer 2027. The internship runs May 24 through July 30, 2027, with a hybrid schedule (office Mon-Wed, remote Thu-Fri).

You will learn the basics of underwriting, work with subject matter experts, and complete a capstone project to present to the underwriting team and peers. This program offers exposure to a high-functioning underwriting department and opportunities to apply

Qualifications

• Rising sophomore or higher pursuing a degree in Risk Management, Finance, Mathematics, Business, Economics, Accounting, or related degree.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to work out of Greenwood Village, CO office.
• Complete the 10-week internship May 24, 2027 to July 30, 2027.
• Willingness to learn financial analysis.
• Analytical thinking skills and problem solving.
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical resources.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently.
• Above-average computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in educational sessions with underwriting, product, and claims experts.
• Set individual goals and work toward them during the summer.
• Learn basics of surety underwriting and apply concepts to accounts; present findings.
• Organize and present a capstone project to the underwriting team and peers.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Independent work

Education

Degree in Risk Management, Finance, Mathematics, Business, Economics, Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

IAT Insurance Group has an opening for an Underwriting Intern within our Surety Business Unit located in our Denver, Colorado office for the Summer of 2027. The internship is scheduled to begin on May 24th, 2027 and conclude on July 30th, 2027. Please note, IAT works on a hybrid schedule, working from the office Monday through Wednesday with the option of working remotely Thursday and Friday. This internship will provide you the ability to learn the basics of underwriting while helping to facilitate and improve existing work. This role will not only provide you with exposure to subject matter experts, but also provide you with in-depth knowledge of how a high functioning Underwriting department works.

Responsibilities

• Participate in educational sessions with the underwriting team, product and claims experts.


• Setting individual goals and working towards achieving those goals throughout the summer.


• Learn the basics of surety underwriting - apply concepts to actual accounts and present underwriting findings.


• Organize and present a capstone project to the underwriting team and peers.


• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Rising sophomore or higher pursuing a degree in Risk Management, Finance, Mathematics, Business, Economics, Accounting, or related degree.


• Ability to work out of our Greenwood Village, Colorado office without any housing assistance or relocation assistance from IAT Insurance Group.


• Must be able to complete the entirety of the 10-week internship program (May 24th, 2027 to July 30th, 2027)


• Willingness to learn financial analysis.


• Analytical thinking skills.


• Problem Solver.


• Strong Communication skills both with Technical and non-technical resources.


• Proficient with Microsoft office.


• Ability to work independently.


• Above average computer skills.

To qualify, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment purposes.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and participate in E-Verify.

Our Culture

IAT is the largest private, family-owned property and casualty insurer in the U.S. Insurance Answers Together® is how we define IAT, in letter and in spirit. We work together to provide solutions for people and businesses. We collaborate internally and with our partners to provide the best possible insurance and surety options for our customers. It’s about far more than being a workplace. At IAT, our fundamental belief is to create a culture where all employees are heard and have a sense of belonging. Inclusion and Diversity are not just initiatives, it’s how we live. We’re committed to driving and building an open and supportive culture. By embracing the uniqueness of our employees, investing in their development, listening to, and engaging their ideas, we are stronger as an organization. Our employees propel IAT forward – driving innovation, stable partnerships, and growth. That’s why we continue to build an engaging workplace culture to attract and retain the best talent.

Compensation

Please note, that the hourly rate associated with this posting is $17 - $21. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base hourly rate for this position. Actual hourly rate will vary based on a candidate's class standing.