Ceded A&E Reinsurance Claim Representative/Senior Claims Representative

Great American Insurance Group; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group is seeking a Claims Representative/Senior Claims Representative/Claim Specialist for the Reinsurance Claims department in Cincinnati, OH. The role requires on-site presence four days a week with one remote day; open to full-time work-from-home for candidates outside greater Cincinnati.

You should have a strong understanding of ceded reinsurance claim processes, excellent communication, and ability to collaborate across functions in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 0–5 years of reinsurance claims experience; direct claim handling knowledge preferred.
• Basic understanding of insurance policies and claims for property, casualty, and specialty lines.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work across reporting lines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Willingness to cross-train across multiple lines of business.
• Ability to prioritize concurrent assignments and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate applicable reinsurance coverage for asbestos, environmental, and abuse claims.
• Maintain a diary of claims for reporting, updating, and billing losses to reinsurers.
• Respond to reinsurer information requests and claims inquiries.
• Understand reinsurance structures to produce net exposure calculations.
• Record ceded reinsurance claim cessions accurately and timely.
• Document and maintain records for proper claim follow up.
• Collaborate with reinsurance accounting on collections as needed.
• Facilitate reinsurer claim reviews.
• Participate in reinsurance and team projects as needed.
• Provide guidance to other functional areas and ensure policies are followed.

Skills

Reinsurance claims

Communication skills

Collaboration across functions

Microsoft Excel

Professional writing & oral skills

Time management

Cross-training in multiple lines

Prioritization of concurrent tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft365 (Excel)

Job description

• Facilitate reinsurer claim reviews.

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.

Corporate Claims is currently seeking a Claims Representative/Senior Claims Representative/Claim Specialist to join the Reinsurance Claims department located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on-site four days a week, with the flexibility to work one day remotely. Core in‑office days are Tuesday–Thursday, with the fourth day determined by business needs. Open to full-time work from home for candidates living outside of greater Cincinnati.

The job grade will be commensurate with the years of experience and skill level of the candidate hired for the position.

To be successful in this role, you should have a strong understanding of ceded reinsurance claims processes, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Evaluating applicable reinsurance coverage(s) for mainly asbestos, environmental, and abuse claims.
• Maintain a diary of claims for reporting, updating, and billing losses to reinsurers consistent with the terms of the reinsurance contracts.
• Responding timely to reinsurer information requests and claims technical inquiries.
• Understanding reinsurance structures to produce net exposure calculations.
• Ensure ceded reinsurance claim cessions are recorded in an accurate and timely manner.
• Document and maintain records for proper claim follow up.
• Collaborate with reinsurance accounting team by assisting with reinsurance collections as needed.
• Facilitate reinsurer claim reviews.
• Participate in reinsurance and team projects as needed.
• Provide guidance and assistance to other functional areas.
• Ensure all applicable company policies and procedures are followed.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 0-5 years of reinsurance claims experience. Some knowledge of direct claim handling and/or reinsurance is preferred.
• Basic understanding of insurance policies, coverage and claim issues for property, casualty and specialty lines of business
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work with people outside immediate reporting hierarchy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft365 suite of products, specifically Excel.
• Professional writing and oral communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to cross train in and understand multiple lines of business.
• Ability to manage and prioritize concurrent assignments and responsibilities.

This job is non-exempt in California and Washington

Business Unit

Corporate Claims

Salary Range

$0.00 -$0.00

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.