Company: GAIC Great American Insurance Company Title: Specialty Claims Summer Intern Location: Cincinnati, OH (USA) Posted Date: Posted Today Employment Type: Part time Sidebar Info: Great American Insurance Group understands the importance of choosing a financially strong company. We are an organization built for the long term and are committed to giving you that strength. Why can you trust Great American Insurance Group? For nearly 150 years, Americans have trusted us to protect them. Our innovative insurance solutions and specialization serves niche marketplaces that we know well. This expertise gives us a successful foundation that spans generations. You never know where a career in insurance will take you. Whether you are starting your career or are looking for a company to grow your experience, at Great American Insurance Group, you can join our more than 8,500 employees to “Be Here. Be GREAT!” To learn more, visit our Career Page
Job Description: Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.The Specialty Claims Internship program includes a combination of activities aimed at providing the intern a full understanding of the Claims department and how it interacts with other functions within the organization. The program is a potential pathway to a career in insurance. Internships typically consist of a 10-week period over the summer. We are accepting resumes for Specialty Claims Internship candidates starting employment in May through the Summer of 2027. We are hiring four interns that will work in one of the following areas: Reinsurance, Operations, or the Special Investigations Unit (SIU).Responsibilities:Within the Corporate Claims division, interns will work on meaningful assignments and gain exposure to a variety of claims functions, including claims handling, analysis, investigation, and negotiation. To gain a broader perspective of the business, interns will have the opportunity to meet with individuals who work in the other various functions within the group. Responsibilities will include: Claims Operations: Working with the team to request medical canvases, work in the litigation database, set up new claims, and other operations team functionsSpecial Investigation Unit: Exposure to multiple claim functions, primarily working on Social Media Investigations and documentation Reinsurance: Reinsurance reporting, analyzing reinsurance contracts, and other reinsurance responsibilities Claim Resolution Services: Claim handling assignments and shadowing within the team including initial coverage analysis, first contact, investigation, and technical writingLearn and perform functions utilizing the various claims systems, programs, and databasesVarious reading assignments, self-study courses, case studies, and projects, on a diverse range of topics, providing a foundation of insurance knowledge and overall professional developmentParticipation in seminars and workshops, including Claims College and Great American University offerings, in addition to cohort based intern programmingNetworking:Specialty Claims interns will participate in activities with other interns, employees, and leaders throughout the organization. In addition to the on-the-job learning that takes place, interns also attend lunch-and-learns to further develop their business knowledge. The Specialty Claim Interns will also participate in the organization wide GAIG Summer Claim Intern Program, meeting regularly with claim interns across the divisions and lines of businessQualifications:3.5 preferred GPA, with a 3.0 minimum GPA for considerationProven leadership skills through work experience (prior internship/co-ops a plus), campus involvement, and/or extracurricular activitiesStrong communication, analytical, planning, and organizing skillsSelf-motivated, as the nature of the internship requires independent workCurrent student in a bachelor’s degree program in a wide range of majors, with Insurance & Risk Management students encouraged to applyBusiness Unit:Corporate ClaimsBenefits: We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits. Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at *Excludes seasonal employees and interns.
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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