Surety Underwriting Internship (Contract Surety)

About the role

IAT Insurance Group has an opening for an Underwriting Internship within our Contract Surety Business Unit located in our Plano, Texas office for the Summer of 2027. The internship is scheduled to begin on May 24th, 2027 and conclude on July 30th, 2027. IAT operates 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 provide exposure to subject matter experts and in-depth knowledge of how a high functioning Underwriting department works.

Responsibilities

• Participate in educational sessions with the underwriting team, product and claim experts
• Set individual goals and work towards achieving those goals throughout the summer
• Learn the basics of 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

Qualifications

• Rising undergraduate Senior pursuing a degree in Risk Management, Finance, Mathematics, Business, Economics, Accounting or related field
• Ability to work out of our Plano, Texas office without any housing 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-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical resources
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently
• Above average computer skills
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment purposes