Claim Trainee Development Program

GAIC Great American Insurance Company; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness programs

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Claim Trainee for its Corporate Claims Office. The program provides foundational training in analysis, investigation and claims handling, with rotations, licensing tracks and professional designations.

Successful candidates typically bring 1–2 years of cross-industry experience and demonstrate leadership, strong communication and analytical skills. The program blends on-site collaboration with select remote work as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3.5 GPA preferred, 3.0 minimum for consideration.
• Proven work experience through jobs, co-ops, or internships.
• Proven leadership through work, extracurriculars, or civic involvement.
• Strong critical, analytical and investigative skills.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent planning, time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn to perform analysis, investigation and claim handling functions, enabling recommendations on claim strategy, management and resolution.
• Program includes rotations across the organization with claim handling, training and special assignments.
• Obtain the P&C Staff Adjuster License and pursue the Associate in Claims designation.
• Participate in Great American University and Claim College seminars and workshops; Toastmasters for communication skills.

Skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree (GPA 3.5 preferred, 3.0 min)

Juris Doctorate encouraged

MBA encouraged

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. 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.

Great American is currently seeking a Claim Trainee for our Corporate Claims Office in Cincinnati, OH. Great American's Claim Trainee Development Program is our foundation program geared toward candidates who have the desire to receive claims specific training and knowledge, laying a strong foundation for a career in insurance.

Responsibilities

Our Claim Trainee Development Program takes an organization wide approach to developing the foundational skills required of a successful claim professional. Claim Trainees learn to perform the required analysis, investigation and claim handling functions, enabling them to make appropriate recommendations involving claim strategy, management, and resolution. The Claim Trainee Development Program includes a combination of activities aimed at providing the individual a full understanding of the claim department, as well as how it functions within the organization. The program includes networking and mentoring, as well as professional development and assignments including:

• Business unit rotations across the Great American Insurance Group that involve claim handling, job shadowing, claims systems training, and special assignments, allowing for broad exposure to the organization
• Obtaining the P&C Staff Adjuster License
• Earning the preeminent claims designation, the Associate in Claims, from The Institutes
• Participation in Great American University and Claim College seminars and workshops
• Participation in Toastmasters to develop communication and public speaking skills
• Structured networking opportunities to meet the people across Great American’s many business units and learn the different roles in the industry
• Various reading assignments and self-study courses on a diverse range of insurance topics, providing a foundation of claims and general insurance knowledge

Successful candidates have come to Great American with 1-2 years of experience in a variety of industries including the medical field, construction, restoration, the legal profession, customer service, criminal justice, and retail management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required 3.5 preferred GPA, with a 3.0 minimum GPA for consideration
• Proven work track record through work experience, co-ops, or internships
• Proven leadership through work experience, extracurricular activities, or civic involvement
• Strong critical, analytical and investigative skills
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent planning, time management and organizational skills
• Juris Doctorate and MBA graduates are 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.

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