Representative, Risk Management P&C (Agribusiness)

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking early‑career talent who are eager to learn, grow, and build a long‑term career in Risk Management. We welcome candidates who have graduated since Spring 2024 or who expect to graduate by Spring 2026.

Location Requirement

This role requires working on‑site in Des Moines, IA for approximately 1–2 years to support onboarding, training, and collaboration. After that period, flexibility may be available depending on business needs and performance. This position follows a hybrid schedule (at least three days per week in the office).

​About this Role

Inside Risk Management Consultants (IRMs) support Commercial Ag and Farm accounts under $100,000 in premium. They partner with agents and customers to identify risks, recommend solutions, and conduct virtual risk assessments, with occasional in‑person visits as needed. IRMs also create proactive risk‑management campaigns, assist with agency onboarding and training, and analyze loss trends to deliver resources that help prevent future losses.

• Some travel may be required with possible overnight requirements.
• Non‑standard or extended hours may occur based on project needs.

Why This Role Is Great for Recent Graduates

This position is part of our long‑term strategy to grow the next generation of Risk Management talent. You’ll receive structured training, hands‑on experience, and support from leaders invested in your development. No prior experience needed—just curiosity, critical thinking, and a desire to help customers.

What You’ll Gain

• A clear career path with guided learning
• Skills in communication, investigation, negotiation, and decision‑making
• Real‑world business exposure and cross‑functional collaboration
• Mentorship from leaders and peers
• A strong foundation for future specialist or leadership opportunities

Who Will Be Successful in This Role

• Recent graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Agricultural Studies, Risk Management or Engineering
• Experience with Agriculture and/or Farm is strongly preferred
• Individuals who enjoy solving problems, connecting with people, and helping others
• Self‑starters who are eager to learn and open to feedback
• Candidates who value a supportive team culture and want to build a long-term career

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Researches client information using both internal and external resources. Researches client business history, industry and related technical information to prepare for a survey to be completed either by an onsite visit or phone. May manage vendors who will be completing the on-site survey.

Analyzes loss exposures and effectiveness of controls in place to mitigate them. Analyzes industry and client historical loss information for patterns or inherent exposures. Identifies improvement opportunities and service opportunities based on the loss trends or data. Communicates potential services and/or solutions to customers enabling them to manage their risk. Coordinates services internally and requests assistance from specialists and engineers as needed.

Advises Underwriting on risk insurability and coverages. Determines effectiveness of client’s operational risk control techniques by line of business. Identifies improvement opportunities and provides recommendations to assist client in risk management. Determines when additional internal assistance is needed to help clients improve property and casualty risk management programs.

Manages travel and personal workload and/or a vendor(s) assigned to complete surveys to meet agreed upon timelines. Job duties can include, providing vendors insurance-based questions to help them obtain the information that is required to properly evaluate the risk exposures and auditing vendors to ensure that quality work is being received and directives are being followed.

Consults with Underwriting pertaining to account rehabilitation and may work directly with those accounts to make them insurable. Consults with clients, internal business partners and agents regarding risk analysis, recommendations and service needs.

Creates comprehensive technical reports and recommendations that address the hazards and controls associated with the client’s business, insurance needs and coverage. Completes assigned surveys based on established time and service standards.  Communicates, both verbally and in writing, recommendations for risk reduction to underwriting, clients and agent partners. May be responsible for analyzing data and completing state-required compliance reports, as well as communicating with the appropriate State Official.

Responsible for a portfolio of clients. Required to work in partnership with the clients, internal associates and agent partners to mutually benefit all parties.

Participates in training classes, department and company meetings. Assists in the creation of a professional development plan with direct manager or director and is accountable for professional development progress.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to manager or director. Does not have direct reports.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education:  BS/BA studies in insurance, risk management, agriculture, food, engineering, business administration, safety-related field desired, or equivalent experience. 

License/Certification/Designation: Licenses: Associates must obtain the required Federal and/or State licenses/registrations within the time period designated by the business unit. Additional licenses/registrations maybe required when new products and services are implemented. If an associate fails or is unable to obtain required licenses/registrations within the time period designated by the business unit, the associate may be ineligible to continue in the position. Designation: Must work towards associated insurance designations.

Experience:  Prefer one to three years’ experience in the commercial underwriting, commercial claims adjusting, loss control/safety, or associated commercial insurance fields. 

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:  Must work to obtain knowledge of worker’s compensation, fleet, general liability and property insurance coverage. Working knowledge of risk management issues, loss drivers and risk controls associated with various commercial industries. Good verbal and written communication skills to interact with all levels of internal and external contacts. Must possess a desire to learn, grow and develop as a risk management professional. Interpersonal skills to interact with leadership, internal business partners and peers. Ability to prioritize work/time. Ability to operate a personal computer and learn/use applicable systems. Ability to consistently and effectively communicate on exposures and controls of exposures through efficient reports.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.

Values:  Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:

Overtime Eligibility:  Exempt (Not Eligible)

Working Conditions: Must be able to conduct physical surveys inspections. Must be able to climb, stoop, bend, balance on various heights, crawl and lift up to 50 lbs. May require relocation. This maybe an office-based or field-based position. May require frequent and overnight travel. Must have a valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record in accordance with Nationwide standards. 

ADA:  The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.