Emerging Technology Intern – Summer 2027

Great American Insurance Group; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group in Cincinnati is seeking a Summer 2027 Intern for the Emerging Technology Team. You will explore cutting-edge technologies such as AI, blockchain, or quantum computing and help translate insights into product ideas.

You'll collect and clean data for ML projects, document findings, and collaborate with product managers, engineers, and designers. A degree in CS/IS/Data Science is pursued with graduation in 2029 or 2030; hybrid work with on-site three days per week.

Qualifications

• Experience with data analysis and visualization.
• Familiarity with cloud and API development; Agile methods.
• Exposure to emerging tech (AI, IoT, GenAI).
• Programming in Python, Java, or C++
• Strong communication and teamwork
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Adaptability and initiative
• Professionalism and accountability

Responsibilities

• Research and analysis of AI, blockchain, or quantum computing; summarize findings to support strategy.
• Data Collection and Cleaning: Gather, organize, and preprocess datasets for ML models or dashboards.
• Documentation and Reporting: Create clear docs for experiments, prototypes, and findings.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with product managers, engineers, and designers on brainstorming, sprint planning, and reviews.
• Prototype Development: Build proof-of-concept prototypes using Python, JavaScript, or low-code tools.

Skills

SQL

Tableau

Python

Java

C++

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Accountability

Education

Pursuing a degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Data Science

Graduation 2029 or 2030 preferred

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.

P&C IT Services provides professional services to help our business units and corporate functions use technology to create, manage, and optimize information and business processes. IT Services can include a wide range of activities such as: software development, data management, Cloud services, IT security, network security, technical support, establishing and overseeing access rights, procuring and maintaining equipment or software, managing the infrastructure, and defining security procedures, The overall goal of IT Services is to provide technology solutions that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and give our company a competitive advantage over our competitors.

Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. This is a hybrid role that combines in-office and remote work. Employees are expected to maintain a meaningful on-site presence to support collaboration, relationship building, and business success.

The Emerging Technology Team is seeking an Intern for summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Research and Analysis: Investigate cutting-edge technologies such as AI, blockchain, or quantum computing, and summarize findings to support product strategy or innovation initiatives.

• Data Collection and Cleaning Support data-driven projects by gathering, organizing, and preprocessing datasets for use in machine learning models or analytics dashboards.

• Documentation and Reporting Create clear documentation for experiments, prototypes, and research findings to ensure knowledge transfer and team alignment.

• Cross-functional Collaboration Work with product managers, engineers, and designers to contribute to brainstorming sessions, sprint planning, and team reviews.

• Could include: Prototype Development Assist in building proof-of-concept prototypes using tools like Python, JavaScript, or low-code platforms to explore new tech applications.

Requirements

Ability to work in the office at minimum three days a week.

Education

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Business Management, or related
• 2029 or 2030 graduation year preferred

Experience/skills

• Data analysis & visualization (SQL, Tableau)

• Cloud & API development Agile methodology

• Exposure to emerging tech (AI, IoT, GenAI).

• Programming (Python, Java, C++)

• Clear communication & transparency

• Team collaboration & empathy

• Critical thinking & problem solving

• Adaptability & initiative

• Professionalism & accountability

Business Unit

Property & Casualty IT Services

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.