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Commercial Insurance Jobs & Recruiters in Des Moines, IA
Iowa Insurance Capital — Agricultural Risk & Commercial Lines Placement
Des Moines is one of the most significant insurance employment centers in the Midwest, home to major carrier headquarters and a deep agricultural risk market. Commercial P&C, agricultural risk, and underwriting are among the most active hiring disciplines in Des Moines. The West Des Moines and Urbandale corridors host most commercial insurance activity. SHG recruits across all commercial insurance disciplines in the Des Moines market.
Des Moines Salary Insight: Des Moines commercial insurance salaries are competitive within the Midwest market. Agricultural Risk specialists average $75,000–$118,000. Commercial Lines Account Managers earn $57,000–$87,000. Underwriters at major carriers command $80,000–$125,000 in the Des Moines market.
Why Des Moines Insurance Firms Choose SHG
Des Moines Insurance Market Knowledge
Deep understanding of Des Moines's commercial insurance hiring environment — salary norms, talent availability, and what agencies, carriers, and MGAs are competing for in this market.
Pre-Built Talent Pipelines
We don't start from zero when you call. Active candidate relationships across Des Moines mean faster time-to-fill and better quality hires for permanent roles.
Permanent Placement Only
Every search in Des Moines is direct hire. No temps, no contract-to-perm. Your hire is a full-time, permanent team member — backed by our retention guarantee.
Key Insurance Employers in Des Moines
Des Moines hosts global headquarters for Principal Financial, Nationwide, and EMC Insurance, plus major carrier operations for Travelers and Chubb. The city's carrier concentration makes it one of the most significant insurance employment centers per capita in the US.
Commercial Insurance Jobs We Recruit For in Des Moines
SHG places commercial insurance professionals at all seniority levels in Des Moines — from account managers and producers to executives and directors. All placements are direct hire, permanent positions. Submit your resume to be considered for Des Moines openings.
Commercial Insurance Jobs in Des Moines — FAQ
QWhat commercial insurance jobs are available in Des Moines, IA?
Des Moines is one of the most significant insurance employment centers in the Midwest. SHG recruits for agricultural risk specialists, commercial lines account managers, underwriters, risk managers, and agency leaders across the Des Moines market.
QWhat do commercial insurance professionals earn in Des Moines?
Des Moines commercial insurance salaries are competitive within the Midwest market. Agricultural Risk specialists average $75,000–$118,000. Commercial Lines Account Managers earn $57,000–$87,000. Senior underwriting and risk management professionals command $108,000–$148,000 in total compensation.
QWhich insurance companies hire in Des Moines, IA?
Des Moines hosts global headquarters for Principal Financial, Nationwide, and EMC Insurance, plus major carrier operations for Travelers and Chubb. The city's carrier concentration makes it one of the most significant insurance employment centers per capita in the US.
Nearby Markets We Also Recruit In
SHG recruits commercial insurance professionals across Des Moines and all surrounding markets in Iowa. View all Iowa markets →
For Des Moines Employers
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Looking for a commercial lines account manager, underwriter, claims professional, or insurance executive in Des Moines? SHG delivers permanent placements — not temps — with a retention guarantee on every search.
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SHG works with top agencies, carriers, and MGAs in Des Moines to fill permanent commercial insurance positions. If you're in commercial lines, underwriting, claims, risk management, or E&S — we want to hear from you.
Submit Your ResumeAbout SHG — Commercial Insurance Recruiters in Des Moines, IA
Stone Hendricks Group (SHG) is a national commercial insurance recruiting firm providing permanent placement services exclusively for the insurance industry. We serve Des Moines agencies, insurance carriers, MGAs, and wholesale brokers with specialist commercial insurance recruiting across commercial lines, P&C, underwriting, claims, risk management, and E&S / surplus lines.
Unlike generalist staffing firms, SHG works exclusively in commercial insurance — meaning our candidate pipelines, market knowledge, and hiring process are purpose-built for insurance organizations in Des Moines and across Iowa. Every placement is direct hire and permanent, backed by our industry-leading retention guarantee.
Des Moines Insurance Salary Benchmarks
Des Moines commercial insurance compensation reflects the carrier capital premium. Senior underwriting and risk management professionals command $108,000–$148,000 in total compensation.
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