Risk Management & Insurance Internship Program - Summer 2027 (Chicago, IL)

Great American Insurance Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully furnished housing

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group is offering a 10-week Risk Management & Insurance Internship focusing on underwriting, with assignments across business units such as underwriting, products, or research. The program emphasizes professional development, networking, and hands-on experience in a fast-paced insurance environment.

Applicants should have a minimum 3.5 GPA, demonstrate leadership, and be junior with expected graduation by Dec 2027 or May 2028.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 3.5.
• Demonstrated leadership through work experience, internships, co-ops, campus involvement, or extracurricular activities.
• Strong communication, analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Junior standing with expected graduation date December 2027 or May 2028.

Responsibilities

• Interns are assigned to a specific business unit and contribute to meaningful day-to-day assignments and a special project in underwriting, products, or research.
• Interns have opportunities to connect with professionals across various functions within their assigned business unit.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Education

GPA 3.5

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 Risk Management & Insurance Internship Program provides an accelerated introduction to the property and casualty insurance industry while offering exposure to a fast-paced corporate environment and Great American's entrepreneurial approach to risk management.

This program offers a personalized internship experience within a commercial specialty insurance carrier, providing meaningful opportunities to gain industry knowledge and practical business experience.

Responsibilities

Interns are assigned to a specific business unit and contribute to meaningful day-to-day assignments and a special project in an area such as underwriting, products or research.

To develop a broader understanding of the organization, interns have opportunities to connect with professionals across various functions within their assigned business unit.

Professional Development & Networking

In addition to hands-on learning, interns participate in networking events, professional development activities, and educational sessions with fellow interns, employees, and leaders from across Great American. These experiences are designed to enhance business knowledge, develop professional skills, and foster valuable connections throughout the organization.

The Risk Management & Insurance Internship Program offers an opportunity for personal and professional growth while contributing to one of the nation's leading property and casualty insurance organizations.

This is an underwriting-focused internship. This program takes place during a 10-week period from late May through early August.

Student Qualifications

• A minimum GPA of 3.5
• Demonstrated leadership through work experience, internships, co-ops, campus involvement, or extracurricular activities
• Strong communication, analytical, planning, and organizational skills
• Junior standing, with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028

Applications are being accepted for Summer 2027 Risk Management & Insurance Internship opportunities. Candidates from outside the Chicago area are encouraged to apply. Fully furnished housing will be provided for interns who relocate for the program.

Business Unit

AFG Human Resources

Salary Range

$27.00 -$33.00

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.