Nationwide specializes in providing professional liability insurance. We provide public and private D&O products along with ancillary coverages. The Underwriting department consists of a Commercial team, a Financial Institution team, a Cyber team, an Excess Casualty team, and a Private team. Each group has underwriters and managers with various levels of expertise.

As an E&S/Specialty Underwriting Intern, you will gain tangible, hands-on experience and insight into all aspects of our business. Interns will learn the importance of customer relationships and what underwriters are looking for in each risk. Interns will be involved in company projects, work through case studies with mentors and individually, plus learn about the unique accounts we insure. Interns will also be provided with educational sessions, exposure to all aspects of E&S/Specialty underwriting work, networking, and team-building opportunities. High performing interns may be considered for a full-time job after graduation.

Skills/Qualifications Desired: 3 years of completed undergraduate. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Prefer some insurance or finance coursework; Analytical skills; Attention to detail; Good judgement; Negotiation and interpersonal skills, time management and service orientation.

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.