Underwriting Internship Program - Commercial Lines - Summer 2027

CLM Dallas Chapter; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Mutual Insurance in Columbus, OH is offering a USRM Underwriting internship designed to teach risk assessment and decision-making within commercial lines. You will work with experienced professionals, gaining exposure to underwriting fundamentals, relationship management, and business decision-making.

The 11-week program includes hands-on tasks and professional development opportunities to expand your network and build business knowledge for future opportunities within Commercial Lines

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree with at least one semester remaining after Summer 2027 and a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• 0–2 years of professional experience.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and negotiating skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills and passion for customer service.
• Willing to complete professional designation and continue insurance education post graduation.
• Available to work full-time for 11 weeks.
• Permanent work authorization in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Learn how underwriters evaluate business operations and assess risk.
• Develop insurance solutions that meet customer needs and support sound outcomes.
• Gain exposure to commercial insurance products and meaningful projects.
• Build analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and network within USRM.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management & Insurance, Economics, Business

Job description

Description

Are you curious about how businesses manage risk? Do you enjoy analyzing information, solving problems, and making decisions? Are you the type of person who naturally asks, "What if?" If so, you may be a great fit for Liberty Mutual's Commercial Lines Underwriting Internship.

Position

Company : Liberty Mutual Insurance
Location : Columbus, Ohio
Posted On : 10/29/2026

The Details

As a USRM Underwriting intern, you'll learn how underwriters evaluate business operations, assess risk, and develop insurance solutions that meet customer needs while supporting sound business outcomes. You'll gain exposure to commercial insurance products, contribute to meaningful projects, and build analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills while working alongside experienced professionals.

Throughout this 11-week internship, you'll work alongside experienced underwriting professionals and gain exposure to the fundamentals of commercial insurance underwriting, including risk assessment, relationship management, and business decision-making. In addition to hands‑on work, you'll participate in professional development opportunities designed to expand your network, strengthen your business knowledge, and provide exposure to future career opportunities within Commercial Lines Underwriting.

About U.S. Retail Markets

Liberty Mutual's U.S. Retail Markets (USRM) organization provides insurance products and services to individuals and small businesses across the country. Within Commercial Lines, underwriters partner with independent agents and business owners to help protect small businesses from a wide range of risks.

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

We conduct interviews and extend offers on a rolling basis.

Internship Start Dates

Our Summer 2027 Early Talent internships are a set 11-week 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

• You are pursuing a bachelor's degree in Risk Management & Insurance, 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.
• You must be willing to complete professional designation(s) and continued insurance education post graduation.
• You must be available to work full-time for 11 weeks.
• You must have permanent work authorization in the United States.

Pay Philosophy

The typical starting salary range for this role isdeterminedbya number offactors including skills, experience, education,certificationsand location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market andprovidesan 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 factorsset forth inthe compensation plan for the role.

Company Culture

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 Mutualisan equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discriminationon the basis ofrace, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal,stateor local law.

Fair Chance Notices

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