Crop Adjuster Intern (Nebraska)

Farmers Mutual Hail is currently looking for a qualified undergraduate to intern in Nebraska as part of 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Must be a currently-enrolled sophomore, junior, or senior at a college or university majoring in Agriculture (May 2027 graduates will not be eligible).

Skills: Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills are necessary. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Basic knowledge of agriculture, farming practices, or crop production preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops customer relationships and interpersonal skills by working and observing interaction between Territory Sales Managers and Agents, customers, and peers.
• Develops a clear understanding of the differences between Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) and Private Products within the crop insurance industry.
• Observes and assists with Multi-Peril and Private Product claims and adjusting process.
• Gains essential background knowledge on how the organization is run and its purpose in the industry.
• Gains an understanding of agricultural practices and learns about crops in various regions assigned throughout the country.
• Learns how to explain various loss procedures for the major crops insured.
• Become familiar with Precision Technology as it applies to individual agricultural producers.
• Job shadows at the Home Office in West Des Moines, IA to gain a broad understanding of the business cycle and to observe and be a part of the culture at FMH.
• Obtains experience with project presentation skills to help intern deliver a successful Capstone presentation to finish out the internship.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must reside in the state of Nebraska for the duration of the internship.
• Must be able to physically climb heights in excess of ten (10) feet; walk distances in excess of one-quarter (1/4) mile over un-even terrain; bend, squat, twist and reach; including lifting objects up to 50 pounds; and stand without rest for periods of time greater than one hour.
• Must have valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a reliable vehicle to travel.
• 75% travel and possible overnight stay may be expected (expenses covered by FMH).