Summer 2027 Surety Underwriting Intern

Nationwide•Avon, CT

9d•$23 - $50•Hybrid

About The Position

The Surety Underwriting Intern supports Nationwide’s Surety Underwriting team by gathering information from multiple sources and applying company guidelines to underwriting work. The role includes reviewing risks, processing underwriting transactions, analyzing financial statements, entering policy information, and working with agents and internal partners. Interns contribute both independently and collaboratively while developing communication, analytical, and business skills. This is part of Nationwide’s 12-week summer internship program, which includes meaningful business assignments, professional development sessions, networking events, and opportunities to collaborate with company leaders. The position is hybrid, with three days in the office, at one of the listed locations: New York City (Battery Park), Des Moines, Iowa; Avon, Connecticut; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; or Houston, Texas.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Insurance, Economics, or a related field.
Verbal and written communication skills sufficient to interact with internal and external contacts at all levels.
Ability to evaluate and recommend solutions to work-related problems.
Ability to analyze insurance risks to determine acceptability and pricing.

Nice To Haves

Completion of junior year.
Involvement in student activities and/or some work experience.
General understanding of basic analytical and financial techniques.
Effective time management skills and competencies.

Responsibilities

Capture information from multiple sources, including accounts and company guidelines, to support underwriting.
Review individual risks for acceptability and handle those within assigned authority in accordance with company guidelines and standards.
Complete assigned underwriting transactions and tasks within established time and service standards.
Analyze and review CPA and company financial statements and schedules, and enter the information into the surety system.
Determine the steps needed to process work and decide whether to accept, reject, or modify submissions within the assigned authority.
Consult with agents and internal partners and recommend opportunities for business development and service capabilities.
Enter policies and run reports for underwriting files.
Build cooperative working relationships with territory, field, claims, sales, and other associates to share and gather information needed to complete work.