Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance, Des Moines, Iowa

[DrMcDonald]

Loss Control Intern
10/19/2009

Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance
1100 Locust St.
Des Moines, Iowa 50391

Job Location: From your home

Job Description
JOB SUMMARY: This is an Intern position that will service our Farmowner and Agribusiness clients. Interns will use Nationwide Agribusiness Loss Control procedures and practices to evaluate accounts. Under general supervision, the intern will identify and document hazards, exposures and potential loss causing activities in farm and agribusiness operations.

RELATIONSHIP: Reports to Loss Control Manager

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Conducts on-site inspections of Farmowner and Agribusiness clients and completes surveys that will provide information useful for underwriting existing and new business.
2.Gather pertinent information to assist the Underwriting staff in risk selection, including completion of insurance to value reports, and assisting with ongoing account management.
3.Provide comprehensive reports that address hazards and controls associated with all lines of insurance coverage. Reports will be written for existing and prospective clients.
4.Identifies and documents unsafe acts and conditions associated with client operations. Provides a written summary of the site inspection and formulates recommendations for appropriate corrective actions.

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Undergraduate or graduate studies in occupational/industrial safety, agricultural sciences, or insurance related curriculums preferred.

Experience: Two years of academic studies or work experience in Loss Control, Safety, Agriculture Business, or related field preferred.

Knowledge: Insurance and Loss Control knowledge is desired. Exposure to safety environments, construction concepts and agricultural terms is beneficial.

Skills/Competencies: Strong verbal and written communication skills required to interact with agents, policyholders, managers, third parties, other departments and team members. Ability to operate a personal computer and related processing systems. Ability to use normal business and safety equipment. Ability to efficiently prioritize work schedule is critical.

JOB CONDITIONS:

Working Conditions: Position based in the field. Frequent travel required. Must have personal auto and a valid driver’s license while maintaining a good driving record. Must be able to make physical inspections. Must be able to climb, stoop, bend, balance on various heights, crawl and lift up to 50 lbs.




Hours: TBD
Type: Internship

Job Contact
Henry Bartholomew
740-596-2379
hbarthol@nationwide.com

This company will be attending the KSC Career Connections event on November 19th.
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Larry McDonald
Professor
Tech, Design & Safety
lmcdonal@keene.edu
Butterfield Hall 205
603-358-2976
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