Specialist, Risk Management - P&C (Agribusiness)
OhioX, Inc., Frankfort, Kentucky, United States
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.
This Specialist, Risk Management position will support Agribusiness Risk Management across a territory that includes 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.
Do you have a keen sense of observation, the ability to assess a situation and make recommendations to improve safety practices? If you are a consultant at heart, with an affinity for the agriculture and food industries and the desire to learn and use your knowledge to improve a variety of operations to assist in reducing their exposures to potential loss, we want to hear from you!
Our agribusiness risk management team is an integral part of our organization. We develop relationships with customers, conduct survey work to look at property and casualty exposures and recommend improvements that decrease risk. Through collaboration we share our knowledge and expertise across Nationwide to enhance our agriculture insurance lines and their market position.
With moderate supervision, this role evaluates high complexity middle market risks in select geographic regions of the United States. The role conducts onsite surveys of clients’ operations to identify and evaluate risk exposures associated with all lines of Property and Casualty insurance coverage. It visually inspects operations and interviews client representatives to determine underlying risk exposures and potential causes of loss. The role works with the ambiguity of limited code enforcement and regulation, determines if existing risk controls are adequate to prevent or mitigate losses, develops recommendations to assist clients with managing risk, consults with Underwriting regarding exposures and improvement opportunities, and writes comprehensive reports that document client hazards, exposures, controls and effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Research client information using internal and external resources, analyze loss exposures, and assess the effectiveness of controls.
Analyze portfolio of assigned clients to identify frequency and severity trends, prioritize survey activity, and communicate potential services and solutions to customers.
Advise Underwriting on risk insurability and coverages, determine effectiveness of operational risk controls, and provide recommendations to improve risk management.
Manage travel, workload, and special projects to meet agreed upon timelines.
Consult with Underwriting and clients regarding risk analysis, recommendations, and service needs.
Create comprehensive technical reports and recommendations, and communicate risk reduction recommendations to underwriting, clients, and agents.
Maintain a portfolio of clients, build strong relationships with senior leadership, and serve as an ongoing risk management resource.
Participate in training classes, department and company meetings, and develop a professional development plan.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to manager or director. Does not have direct reports and may be asked to mentor other Risk Management Consultants or interns.
Typical Skills and Experiences Education:
BS/BA in insurance, risk management, agriculture, food, engineering, business administration, safety or equivalent experience.
License/Certification:
Obtain required Federal and/or State licenses/registrations within the designated time period. Additional licenses may be required when new products and services are implemented.
Experience:
Six to eight years of experience in commercial underwriting, claims adjusting, loss control/safety, or related commercial insurance fields.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
Knowledge of worker’s compensation, fleet, general liability and property insurance coverage; in-depth understanding of risk management issues and loss drivers; strong verbal and written communication skills; desire to learn, grow and develop; interpersonal skills; ability to prioritize work; computer proficiency.
Other criteria, including leadership skills and competencies, may take precedence.
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.
Values:
Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.
Job Conditions:
Frequent and overnight travel required; capable of physical surveys, climbing, stooping, bending, balancing at various heights, crawling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.; may require relocation; office‑ or field‑based; valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
ADA:
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 We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company‑paid pension plan, and business casual attire.
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 protected by applicable law.
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This Specialist, Risk Management position will support Agribusiness Risk Management across a territory that includes 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.
Do you have a keen sense of observation, the ability to assess a situation and make recommendations to improve safety practices? If you are a consultant at heart, with an affinity for the agriculture and food industries and the desire to learn and use your knowledge to improve a variety of operations to assist in reducing their exposures to potential loss, we want to hear from you!
Our agribusiness risk management team is an integral part of our organization. We develop relationships with customers, conduct survey work to look at property and casualty exposures and recommend improvements that decrease risk. Through collaboration we share our knowledge and expertise across Nationwide to enhance our agriculture insurance lines and their market position.
With moderate supervision, this role evaluates high complexity middle market risks in select geographic regions of the United States. The role conducts onsite surveys of clients’ operations to identify and evaluate risk exposures associated with all lines of Property and Casualty insurance coverage. It visually inspects operations and interviews client representatives to determine underlying risk exposures and potential causes of loss. The role works with the ambiguity of limited code enforcement and regulation, determines if existing risk controls are adequate to prevent or mitigate losses, develops recommendations to assist clients with managing risk, consults with Underwriting regarding exposures and improvement opportunities, and writes comprehensive reports that document client hazards, exposures, controls and effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Research client information using internal and external resources, analyze loss exposures, and assess the effectiveness of controls.
Analyze portfolio of assigned clients to identify frequency and severity trends, prioritize survey activity, and communicate potential services and solutions to customers.
Advise Underwriting on risk insurability and coverages, determine effectiveness of operational risk controls, and provide recommendations to improve risk management.
Manage travel, workload, and special projects to meet agreed upon timelines.
Consult with Underwriting and clients regarding risk analysis, recommendations, and service needs.
Create comprehensive technical reports and recommendations, and communicate risk reduction recommendations to underwriting, clients, and agents.
Maintain a portfolio of clients, build strong relationships with senior leadership, and serve as an ongoing risk management resource.
Participate in training classes, department and company meetings, and develop a professional development plan.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to manager or director. Does not have direct reports and may be asked to mentor other Risk Management Consultants or interns.
Typical Skills and Experiences Education:
BS/BA in insurance, risk management, agriculture, food, engineering, business administration, safety or equivalent experience.
License/Certification:
Obtain required Federal and/or State licenses/registrations within the designated time period. Additional licenses may be required when new products and services are implemented.
Experience:
Six to eight years of experience in commercial underwriting, claims adjusting, loss control/safety, or related commercial insurance fields.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
Knowledge of worker’s compensation, fleet, general liability and property insurance coverage; in-depth understanding of risk management issues and loss drivers; strong verbal and written communication skills; desire to learn, grow and develop; interpersonal skills; ability to prioritize work; computer proficiency.
Other criteria, including leadership skills and competencies, may take precedence.
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and HR Business Partner.
Values:
Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.
Job Conditions:
Frequent and overnight travel required; capable of physical surveys, climbing, stooping, bending, balancing at various heights, crawling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.; may require relocation; office‑ or field‑based; valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
ADA:
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 We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company‑paid pension plan, and business casual attire.
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 protected by applicable law.
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