Summer 2027 Surety Claims Intern

About the Role

Nationwide's Property and Casualty team is seeking a Summer Surety Claims Intern. This 12-week paid internship program is designed to provide key business assignments, enhance leadership competencies, and offer professional development, networking events, and collaboration with company leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Review new and existing surety claim demands from claimants and/or their legal counsel.
• Review and analyze bond terms and conditions, as well as documentation submitted by claimants.
• Review and discuss surety bond principal’s position related to claims, and conduct factual and/or legal analysis of surety’s potential defenses and obligations.
• Manage outside legal counsel and review draft legal pleadings for litigation involving Nationwide issued surety bonds.
• Determine necessary steps to process work.
• Make preliminary determinations on the validity of claims.
• Make recommendations to management regarding possible resolution or mitigation of claim exposure consistent with Nationwide’s bonded liability.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Excellent writing skills
• Analytical skills
• Negotiation skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to evaluate and recommend solutions
• Effective time management skills
• General understanding of basic analytical and financial techniques preferred.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Involvement in student activities and/or some work experience.

Note: Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program. Sponsorship for qualifying positions is at Nationwide's sole discretion and typically not available for entry-level roles.

Pay Range: $23 - $50 per hour