VP, Claims Agribusiness

Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to drive the claim strategy of a Fortune 100 company? As the Vice President for Agribusiness/Farm Claims, you will provide executive leadership and technical claim expertise to develop and execute a claim strategy that ensures claims are handled appropriately, effectively, and fairly, with a focus on claim quality, delivery of superior claims service, and optimal claim outcomes. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute organizational strategies to meet performance goals and maximize effectiveness and efficiency in claim handling. Act as a corporate representative to identify customer needs and exemplify company policies and philosophies through regular interaction with key customers, industry peers, and professional organizations. Serve as the strategic leader of the Agribusiness and Farm Claims organization. Grant authority for resolving claims in alignment with delegated corporate and divisional authority. Partner with the Chief Claims Officer for Commercial, Excess & Surplus, and Specialty on strategic and tactical planning, and collaborate with peers to develop and implement new or enhanced claim‑handing processes and procedures. Communicate and drive claim performance to achieve individual and team operational results, including customer service, indemnity and expense outcomes, and alignment with division goals and objectives. Continuously develop subordinate staff to achieve optimal performance in current roles and to prepare for future organizational needs. Sponsor corporate leadership development programs. May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Reporting Relationships: Reports to the President, E&S Specialty and Commercial Lines. Manages a team of 3-4 AVPs, Directors, and over 200 claims professionals. Typical Skills and Experiences Education: Undergraduate degree preferred, graduate degree a plus. Advanced study in Insurance preferred. License/Certification/Designation: CPCU. Experience: 15+ years within claims, Agribusiness/Farm and/or specialty claims, 10+ years management experience leading large claims organizations. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Proven ability to analyze and apply future business and economic trends to strategic decision‑making. Proven ability to communicate concisely with individuals and groups, including electronically and in writing; to speak effectively before large and small groups and to facilitate resolution of competing interests. Proven ability to influence associates at all levels and to sell ideas to executive sponsorship groups. Proven technical knowledge and leadership of Claims, the General Agency System, Unfair Claims Handling Regulations, management principles and techniques, leadership competencies and operational execution. Proven ability to manage, motivate and lead diverse teams in a changing environment as well as effectively drive corporate initiatives and projects. Requires a strong knowledge of Agribusiness/Farm technical claims operations, procedures and claims performance strategies, daily claims operations, and claims best practices. Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence. Job Conditions Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not Eligible). Normal office environment and/or remote location. Travel required. 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. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage Life insurance Short and long‑term disability coverage Paid time off – newly hired associates receive a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year (pro‑rated quarterly based on hire date) Nine paid holidays Eight hours of Lifetime paid time off Eight hours of Unity Day paid time off 401(k) with company match Company‑paid pension plan Business casual attire and other benefits Compensation The national salary range for VP, Claims Agribusiness is $225,750.00 to $376,250.00. The expected starting salary range for VP, Claims Agribusiness is $225,750.00 to $376,250.00. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nationwide