Surety Underwriting Internship - Summer 2027

Liberty Mutual Group; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) plan

Career development

Health & wellness

Job summary

Liberty Mutual Surety is offering an 11-week Surety Underwriting Internship in the United States. You will work alongside experienced underwriters to learn how bonds support growth and infrastructure, gaining hands-on experience in financial analysis and risk assessment.

The program includes formal training, mentorship, and exposure to the AFBS curriculum, with potential in-office requirements 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.
• 0–2 years of professional experience.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and negotiating skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills and passion for customer service and relationships.
• Available to work full-time for 11 weeks.
• Permanent work authorization in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Learn how underwriters evaluate financial strength and risk.
• Assist in relationship management and bonding capacity discussions.
• Participate in structured training, mentorship, and job shadowing.
• Contribute to projects involving financial analysis and risk assessment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Negotiation

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Business

Job description

Use your resume to have jobs recommended that align with your skills.Upload your resume- Relevant skills and experience will be listed so you know why those jobs are recommended## Job Description#### Job CategoryUnderwriting#### Minimum Salary$26.50#### Maximum Salary$28.50#### ScheduleIntern/Coop#### Flexible Time Off Annual Accrual - days15#### Application Deadline10/31/26-**Description****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.****We encourage interested candidates to apply early, as recruiting begins in the fall and positions are filled on a rolling basis. Applications are reviewed, interviews are conducted, and offers are extended throughout the recruiting season as qualified candidates are identified.****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****Qualifications****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 StatesLiberty 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.**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: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**## Get MatchedUpload your resume to have jobs recommended that align with your skills. Uploading your resume is not a formal application for employment.### Popular Skills of Previous Hires* Microsoft Office### Years of Experience of previous hires<2 - 0%0.000002-4 - 17%2.000004-8 - 8%1.000008+ - 75%9.00000## Perks and Benefits### Competitive CompensationOur compensation programs are designed to deliver above-market pay if you perform well, and significantly above that for exceptional performance over time. Virtually every employee is eligible for some type of variable incentive pay in addition to his or her base pay.### Flexible Work ArrangementsWe understand the role work-life balance plays in your ability to stay energized and engaged. So we place an emphasis on regular hours, flex scheduling, and generous time off through paid holidays, vacation days, and more.### Top-Notch Retirement PlanWe help you prepare for the future through our 401(k) plan. Our plan provides a 100% match for up to 5% per pay period and an additional 3% annual match for all employees employed on 12/31 each year.### Career DevelopmentFrom regular coaching and planning to paid training, licensing, and tuition reimbursement for approved courses, we're dedicated to your continued growth, because we know it leads to continued success### Health & WellnessYou'll have access to comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a host of other insurance and wellness benefits - including progressive parental benefits and support.### Commitment to an inclusive environmentLiberty Mutual fosters an inclusive workplace where employees and customers of all backgrounds feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best.### Customer first mentalityYour ability to prioritize the needs of our customers will always be embraced and appreciated.### Continuous improvement and innovationOur teams are constantly experimenting with new ways to protect our customers.