Surety Underwriting Internship (Contract & Commercial Surety)

IAT Insurance Group•Greenwood Village, CO

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

At IAT Insurance Group (IAT), interns are valued members of our organization. Our internship program aims to provide meaningful, thought-provoking work to each candidate that joins the team. Our internship program matches qualified students with the opportunity to participate in real world situations, obtain industry knowledge, receive on-the-job training, and gain career enhancing technical skills that will foster professional growth. Furthermore, our internships are designed to provide each participant the opportunity to network with subject matter experts within the industry as you work to build your professional skills. At IAT, we believe that our diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives help us make better decisions and ultimately be more successful. That's why we're making an active effort to not only recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion for our growth, but to also root a culture that encourages and embraces unique perspectives. We believe that when employees feel comfortable enough to come to work and express themselves, innovation, and productivity flourish. The bottom line is, we want all employees at IAT to feel like they belong. 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.

Requirements

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.

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.