2027 Agribusiness Commercial Casualty Claims Intern

About the role

Nationwide is a Fortune 100 company with a mission to protect people, businesses, and futures with extraordinary care. 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.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and summarizing first notice of loss reports and supporting claim file setup.
• Aiding in liability investigations by gathering statements, photos, records, and other claim-related documentation.
• Participating in claim evaluation activities, including policy coverage reviews and liability assessments.
• Drafting professional correspondence and collaborating with insureds, claimants, agents, vendors, legal counsel, and other business partners.
• Shadowing experienced adjusters during field visits, inspections, or virtual claim reviews.
• Serving on reporting initiatives and process improvement projects related to casualty claims operations.
• Learning about agribusiness liability exposures, insurance coverages, and claims-handling practices.
• Assisting with subrogation and recovery efforts, including identifying potential third-party liability opportunities.
• Supporting reserve reviews, payment requests, and claim resolution activities.
• Assisting with compliance, audit, and documentation requirements.
• Completing a capstone project and presenting recommendations to Agribusiness Claims leadership.

Requirements

Pursuit of a degree in Insurance, Agribusiness, Risk Management, or a related field preferred. Junior status preferred. Involvement in student organizations, leadership activities, and/or prior work experience.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn about agriculture, liability risks, and the insurance industry.
• Strong customer service orientation and professionalism.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn about agriculture, liability risks, and the insurance industry.
• Strong customer service orientation and professionalism.

Benefits

At Nationwide, we offer a competitive 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.

Pay

The national hourly pay range for Nationwide Internships is: $23 - $50.

Schedule

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.