Surety Internship

About Acrisure

A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, we connect clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services – and more. 

In the last twelve years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to almost $5 billion and employs over 19,000 colleagues in more than 20 countries. Acrisure was built on entrepreneurial spirit. Prioritizing leadership, accountability, and collaboration, we equip our teams to work at the highest levels possible.

Position Summary

The Surety Intern will participate in a structured internship experience within Acrisure’s Surety practice. This role is designed to provide hands-on exposure to the surety industry, including contract and commercial surety bonding, underwriting support, and client service operations.

Throughout the internship, the Surety Intern will work closely with Surety Underwriters, Account Managers, and Brokers to gain a foundational understanding of how surety bonds support contractors, businesses, and public projects. This position is ideal for students interested in insurance, finance, accounting, risk management, construction management, or business who want to explore a career in surety.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Surety Account Managers, Client Advisors, and Underwriters with day-to-day bond processing and administrative tasks

• Assist with the preparation, issuance, and renewal of surety bonds (including bid, performance, payment, license & permit bonds)

• Help collect, analyze and organize contractor financial statements, schedules, and supplemental underwriting documentation

• Review bond requests and submissions for completeness and accuracy

• Update and maintain client and bond files within the agency management system

• Assist with data entry and documentation related to underwriting decisions and risk evaluations

• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and job shadowing opportunities within the Surety department

• Collaborate with internal teams to support client service and operational workflows

What You’ll Learn

• Fundamentals of the surety industry and how surety differs from traditional insurance

• Basics of surety underwriting, including evaluation of credit, capacity, and character

• How financial information and project details impact bond decisions

• The lifecycle of a surety bond from submission through issuance

• Professional client service and communication in a brokerage environment

Qualifications and Requirements

• Rising college Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Construction Management, or a related field

• Interest in insurance, surety, finance, or construction-related industries preferred

• Proactive self-starter with a strong desire to learn

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

• Willingness to work full-time onsite (this program is not eligible for remote or hybrid work)

Making a lasting impact on the communities it serves, Acrisure has pledged more than $22 million through its partnerships with Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York.

At Acrisure, we firmly believe that an inclusive workforce drives innovation, creativity, and ultimately, our collective success.  We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Acrisure also has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination. 

Acrisure also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email leaves@acrisure.com.