Specialist, Risk Management - P&C; Agribusiness

Job Summary

Nationwide’s Property and Casualty team is looking for a Specialist, Risk Management to support Agribusiness Risk Management across Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. Qualified candidates should reside in central Indiana to central Ohio or in surrounding areas. Experience or knowledge of agribusiness is preferred.

• Conduct onsite surveys of clients’ operations to identify and evaluate risk exposures associated with all lines of Property and Casualty insurance coverage.
• Visually inspect operations and interview client representatives to determine underlying risk exposures and potential causes of loss.
• Determine if the risk controls in place are adequate to prevent or mitigate losses and develop recommendations to assist clients in managing risk.
• Consult with Underwriting regarding exposures, controls and improvement opportunities, and write comprehensive reports and recommendations that document client’s hazards, exposures, controls and effectiveness of controls associated with all lines of insurance coverage.
• Manage travel, personal workload and special projects to meet agreed upon timelines.
• Collaborate with clients, internal business partners and agents regarding risk analysis, recommendations and service needs.
• Participate in training classes, department and company meetings, and assist in the creation of a professional development plan with direct manager or director.

• BS/BA in insurance, risk management, agriculture, food, engineering, business administration, safety related field desired or equivalent experience.
• Six to eight years’ commercial underwriting, commercial claims adjusting, loss control/safety or associated commercial insurance fields preferred.
• Knowledge of worker’s compensation, fleet, general liability and property insurance coverage.
• In-depth 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.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with leadership, internal business partners and peers.
• Ability to prioritize work/time and operate a personal computer and learn/use applicable systems.
• Must possess a desire to learn, grow and develop as a risk management professional.

Associates must obtain the required Federal and/or State licenses/registrations within the time period designated by the business unit. Additional licenses/registrations may be required when new products and services are implemented.

Frequent and overnight travel is required. 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. Must have a valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record in accordance with Nationwide standards.

Benefits include medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, holidays, 401(k) with company match, pension plan, business casual attire, and more.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.