About this Summer 2027 MLS Underwriting Intern role at Nationwide
Job Description Summary
Nationwide is a leader in the insurance and financial services industry in America. We are a Fortune 100 company with a mission to protect people, businesses and futures with extraordinary care.The Nationwide summer internship program is designed to empower you, allowing you to forge a strong foundation for your career. Over the course of 12 weeks, Nationwide interns take part in key business assignments that make a difference, all while enhancing their leadership competencies.
As a Nationwide intern, you’ll enjoy everything that makes us great. From professional development sessions and networking events to collaborations with company leaders, your internship will take on a meaningful journey through the Nationwide experience. Our award-winning culture will ensure you feel welcomed, challenged and encouraged every step of the way!
Job Description
Are you our next MLS (Management Liability Specialty) Underwriting Intern?
If you can take initiative, use both your analytical and creative abilities to make sound decisions and have a desire to help people solve real challenges, we want to know more about you!
About Our MLS Underwriting Team
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 MLS Underwriting Intern, you will gain tangible, hands-on experience and insight into the Cyber team’s day to day.
A day in the life of a MLS Underwriting Intern might include:
- Learning the importance of customer relationships and what underwriters are looking for in each risk
- Involvement in company projects
- Working through case studies with mentors and individually
- Learning about the unique accounts we insure
- High performing interns may be considered for a full-time job after graduation.
About You
A successful MLS Underwriting Intern at Nationwide has:
Education
- Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Insurance, or a related field of study
- Completion of junior year is preferred
- Involvement in student activities and/or some work experience
Skills/Competencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
- Exposure to insurance or finance concepts/coursework is preferred
- Problem solving and analytical skills, including ability to use judgement in recognizing problems, determining appropriate actions, and implementing solutions
- Ability to work independently and to collaborate in a team environment
- Natural curiosity to explore and question
- Negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Time management and service orientation
Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program. At its sole discretion, Nationwide determines whether to offer sponsorship for qualifying positions based on business need and budget. However, it is not usually available for entry level roles.
For NY residents please review the following state law information: Notice of Employee Rights, Protections, and Obligations LS740 (ny.gov) https://dol.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2022/02/ls740_1.pdfNationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment.The national hourly pay range for Nationwide Internships is: $23 - $50
