Commercial Lines Underwriter Intern
If you’re passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them, as well as innovating and simplifying processes and operations to provide the best customer value, then Nationwide’s Property and Casualty team could be the place for you!
JOB DESCRIPTION
OUR TEAM
Success on our team requires a blend of customer service skill and analytical prowess. There’s no shying away from challenges here. Each account we work on is complex and interesting. Satisfaction comes from finding solutions that provide the best coverage and give our partner agents a way to differentiate themselves from the competition. If you are adaptable, responsive, love customers and really want to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
JOB SUMMARY
A day in the life of an Underwriting Intern might include:
Consults with agents and internal partners. Recommends opportunities for business development and service capabilities
Leads departmental improvement projects
Review individual risks for acceptability and handles those within authority, based on company guidelines and standards
Ensures file handling quality and workflow efficiency. This will include completing assigned underwriting transactions and tasks within established time and service standards
Completes assigned Underwriting transactions and tasks within established time and service standard
Alters policies and runs reports for the underwriting file
Conducts data collection and analysis initiatives
Participates in daily mentorship and job shadowing activities
Participates in the management of business performance as part of the underwriting team
Geographic location is flexible
ABOUT YOU
A successful Underwriting Intern at Nationwide has:
Education
High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree or current undergraduate student. Undergraduate studies in Insurance, Business Management, or a related field of study preferred
Completion of sophomore or junior year preferred
Involvement in student activities and/or work experience preferred
3.0 GPA or higher is desired
Skills/Competencies
Understanding of basic business policies, practices, and procedures
General understanding of data analysis and process improvement techniques
Ability to gather information from multiple sources according to company guidelines, to support proper policy entry and underwriting analysis
Adaptability and problem-solving attitude
Works cooperatively and builds strong working relationships with territory, field, claims, sales, and other associates to share and gather information necessary to complete work
Strengthens agency relationships through regular contact on underwriting matters, promoting profit and new business growth, renewal retention and service capabilities
BENEFITS
We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental, paid time off plus nine paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here
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At Nationwide, our purpose is clear: we protect people, businesses, and futures with extraordinary care. Since 1926, we’ve been steadfast in our commitment to safeguarding what matters most. But it’s more than just a job for us—it’s a calling. Our financial strength and caring culture extend beyond our associates; they resonate within the very communities we serve. You can feel the difference at Nationwide. It’s in the way we listen, the way we innovate, and the way we support one another. That’s why we’re consistently recognized as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies To Work For. But don’t just take our word for it—see what others say about us. Explore why Nationwide is more than a workplace; it’s a place where purpose meets passion.
And here’s the best part: you belong here. We’re an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected, and engaged. At Nationwide, we don’t just prohibit discrimination and harassment—we actively create a space where every characteristic is valued and every voice is heard.