Crop Insurance Underwriting Intern

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness center

Casual dress

Office environment

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company in West Des Moines, IA, invites undergraduates to join its 2027 Summer Internship Program. The paid internship runs May 17–August 6, up to 40 hours per week, with potential conversion to full-time later.

Applicants should be enrolled in an undergrad program, pursuing Risk Management and Insurance, Agricultural Business, or related fields, with May 2027 graduates not eligible. On-site work only, no sponsorship for work authorization.

Qualifications

• Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are necessary.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assists Underwriters with the preparation, keying, and review of acreage reports, hail applications, and amendments.
• Learns and applies the fundamentals of crop insurance.
• Supports departmental projects focused on improving efficiencies within Underwriting.
• Participates in job shadowing opportunities with the Claims team to gain exposure to claims processes.
• Accompanies the Sales team on agency visits to observe and learn about client interactions and relationship management.
• Provides general administrative support to Underwriting and other departments as needed.
• Contribute to special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate student (juniors/seniors pref.)

Majors: Risk Management and Insurance or related

Expected May 2027 graduate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

At Farmers Mutual Hail (FMH), our mission is simple: protect the livelihoods and legacies of America’s farmers through the complete farm insurance solutions we offer. As America’s Crop Insurance Company™, we’re headquartered in the U.S. and have been owned by the farmers we insure for over 125 years.

Farmers Mutual Hail (located in West Des Moines, IA) is currently looking for a qualified undergraduate to join our 2027 Summer Internship Program. This is a paid internship starting Monday, May 17 through Friday, August 6, working up to 40 hours per week for the summer, with the potential to turn into a full-time, permanent position in the future.

We are looking for currently-enrolled college students who are close to the West Des Moines area, as this is not a remote internship.

Requirements

Education

Currently enrolled at an undergraduate college or university (Juniors and Seniors may get preference), majoring in Risk Management and Insurance, Agricultural Business, Business Administration or related field. (May 2027 graduates will not be eligible).

Skills

Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are necessary. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assists Underwriters with the preparation, keying, and review of acreage reports, hail applications, and amendments.


• Learns and applies the fundamentals of crop insurance.


• Supports departmental projects focused on improving efficiencies within Underwriting.


• Participates in job shadowing opportunities with the Claims team to gain exposure to claims processes.


• Accompanies the Sales team on agency visits to observe and learn about client interactions and relationship management.


• Provides general administrative support to Underwriting and other departments as needed.


• Contribute to special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Office environment with individual workspace provided.


• Casual dress.


• On-site fitness center and cafeteria.


• Employee appreciation events.


• Opportunity to participate in company-wide activities.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company, SI. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company does not discriminate in employment (EOE). All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.