Summer 2027 Agribusiness Farm Underwriting Intern

If you’re passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them at a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, as well as innovating and simplifying processes and operations to provide the best customer value, then Nationwide’s Property and Casualty team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers and partners are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

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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.

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Job Description

Are you our next Agribusiness Farm Underwriting Intern?

About Our Agribusiness Team

Agribusiness has opportunities in all aspects of business, including Sales, Underwriting, Product, Claims, Risk Management and Operations. The internship will expose the candidate to all facets of the organization with an emphasis in Farm Underwriting. The Farm Underwriting Department is responsible for the financial success of Farm insurance products and works with a number of departments, such as Actuarial and IT, to ensure those selling Farm insurance products have the resources and tools they need to sell profitable products that meet customers' needs. An underwriter’s duties are to accept, retain and price risks for multiple insurance coverages. Established underwriting processes, practices and standards are used to guide underwriters in the decision process

A day in the life of an Agribusiness Farm Underwriting Intern might include:

• Assisting in the ongoing administration and operation of key strategic product initiatives and programs, potentially including assisting in the development, analysis, and delivery of programs and product improvements

• Learning about farm owner and commercial agribusiness products while experiencing and participating in the underwriting process and projects.

• Exposure to a variety of departments and products

About You

A successful Agribusiness Farm Underwriting Intern at Nationwide has: Education

• Pursuit of undergraduate degree or extensive coursework in Insurance, Agribusiness, Food Science, Business Management, Risk Management, Marketing, Economics, Finance or other related field desired.

• Completion of sophomore or junior year is preferred

• Involvement in student activities and/or some work experience Skills/Competencies

• Agricultural or farm operations familiarity or experience is desired

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects

• Strong networking and relationship building skills

• Analytical skills

• Detail Oriented

• Strong oral and written communication skills

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

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Nationwide 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