Work on claims operations, investigations, reinsurance reporting, and claim resolution assignments
Gain exposure to multiple claims functions including handling, analysis, investigation, and negotiation
Learn claims systems, databases, and programs through hands-on work and self-study
Attend seminars, workshops, and lunch-and-learns with other interns and employees
What they're looking for
Current bachelor's degree student in any major; Insurance & Risk Management preferred
Minimum 3.0 GPA; 3.5 preferred
Proven leadership through work experience, internships, or campus involvement
Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills; self-motivated
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 functions
Special 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 writing
Learn and perform functions utilizing the various claims systems, programs, and databases
Various reading assignments, self-study courses, case studies, and projects, on a diverse range of topics, providing a foundation of insurance knowledge and overall professional development
Participation in seminars and workshops, including Claims College and Great American University offerings, in addition to cohort based intern programming
Networking
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 business
Qualifications
3.5 preferred GPA, with a 3.0 minimum GPA for consideration
Proven leadership skills through work experience (prior internship/co-ops a plus), campus involvement, and/or extracurricular activities
Strong communication, analytical, planning, and organizing skills
Self-motivated, as the nature of the internship requires independent work
Current student in a bachelor's degree program in a wide range of majors, with Insurance & Risk Management students encouraged to apply
Business Unit
Corporate Claims
Benefits
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 http://www.gaig.com/careers.
*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.
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