Claims Adjuster - Crop Intern

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

This role will be located in NE South Dakota and may require travel throughout the state.

The Opportunity As a Crop Claims Intern, you’ll participate in a ten-week observational program designed to introduce you to the core responsibilities of a crop claims adjuster. Through shadowing experienced adjusters, you’ll gain insight into how crop claims are investigated and processed, how field inspections are conducted, and how adjusters communicate with farmers and other stakeholders. You’ll also learn how compliance with insurance policies and regulatory guidelines is maintained throughout the claims process.

• Location: Work Remotely for those located in Northeast South Dakota.
• Work Arrangement: This role is fully remote for candidates located in NE South Dakota ONLY {M-F 37.5 hours}  

• The Pay Rate for this role is between $20.00 and $21.00 an hour

Responsibilities:

• Gain in-field training hours of loss adjustment procedures 
• Develop and implement performance and developmental coaching plans with the support of your manager 
• Implementation, monitoring and follow up of effective profit improvement plans for assigned territory 
• Spend time with our field adjusters and specialists learning about claims processes, insurance plans, and the crop life cycles
• Build relationships with immediate and broader QBE team 

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s program in the Agricultural industry
• Must be returning to college/university upon completion of internship 
• Applied knowledge of agriculture and crop farming
• Ability to work from June 1st, 2026, to August 7th, 2026 

Preferred Competencies/Skills

• Follow established guidelines to focus on details and complete tasks attentively and thoroughly 
• Communicate information in a clear, well-organized, and professional manner 
• Understand customer needs and goals actively look for ways to meet them 
• Multi-task and handle competing priorities 
• Escalate issues when necessary 
• Show drive and initiative 
• Be a willing, effective, and efficient learner 
• Terminology, function and fundamental capabilities of common Computer, software, information and communication technology devices, components, and concepts 
• Professional, polished, poised and positive demeanor 
• Demonstrated interest in enhancing knowledge; seeks opportunities to learn and grow 
• Use multiple resources to gather and review information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems 
• Experience/Interest in agriculture and/or farming

Compensation Package: The salary range for this role is provided above. This is the national range for location(s) listed. The salary offer will be decided based on the role's complexity, its location, and the candidate’s professional background, including their education and experience. Beyond the base salary, regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE’s annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if their salary expectations fall outside of this range, as we are committed to finding the right fit for our team. 

QBE Benefits: We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to: 

• Hybrid Working – a mix of working from home and in the office 

• 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth, with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis 

• Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8% 

• Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching, gym membership, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice 

• Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications, and continuing education 

• Employee Network and Community – QBE actively supports six Employee Networks, and many ways to give back to your community 

To learn more, click here: Benefits | QBE US. 

Why QBE?  What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? 

At QBE, we’re enabling a more resilient future – for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We’re building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the center of our success. 

Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And our international scale means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. 

Join us now, so you can be part of our success – and we can be part of yours! 

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QBE is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with QBE, please inform our Talent Acquisition team to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information.    

Equal Employment Opportunity:   

QBE provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; gender; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; protected veteran status; or disability or any other legally protected status.   

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future sponsorship. 

Supplementary information   

Skills:

Collaboration Tools, Communication, Critical Thinking, Data Entry, Document Management, Email Management, Financial Products, Hands-On Learning, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Microsoft Applications, Report Writing, Research Analysis, Self Motivation, Time Management

How to Apply:

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.