About the role#
Great American Insurance Group is looking for a year-round intern to join the Property & Inland Marine division in Syracuse, New York. This role focuses on developing foundational underwriting skills while working alongside experienced professionals. You will gain exposure to underwriting guidelines, policy language, and the daily operations of a specialty insurance business. This is an on-site position requiring five days of attendance per week.
What you'll do#
- Review and analyze underwriting reports.
- Assist underwriters with the coordination and processing of policies.
- Enter policy information into the management system.
- Support marketing efforts and administrative tasks.
- Participate in special projects as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university.
- A major in business administration, finance, economics, statistics, communications, or risk management and insurance.
- An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Availability to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the summer and part-time (15 hours per week) during the academic year.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivation and the ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
Location & details#
- Location: Syracuse, New York.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: This is a paid, year-round internship. Please note that this position does not offer employment visa sponsorship.
About Great American Insurance Group
Great American Insurance Group provides property and casualty insurance products to various niche markets. The company operates through more than 35 specialty businesses that offer tailored coverage for sectors like agriculture, transportation, and construction. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the organization functions as a subsidiary of American Financial Group. It maintains a workforce of nearly 5,000 employees.
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