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

Summit Consulting; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group invites interns to join its Risk Management & Insurance Internship Program in the Chicago area. The 10-week, late May through early August program offers hands-on assignments in underwriting, products, or research within a leading property and casualty insurer.

Interns will engage in networking, educational sessions, and mentorship, while gaining practical business experience in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Qualifications

• GPA 3.5 is required.
• Demonstrated leadership through work, internships, or campus activities.
• Strong communication and analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Junior standing with expected graduation Dec 2027 or May 2028.

Responsibilities

• Interns are assigned to a specific business unit and contribute to day‑to‑day tasks and a project.
• Connect with professionals across functions within their unit.
• Gain exposure to underwriting, products or research within risk management and insurance.
• Participate in development and networking activities to build professional skills.

Skills

GPA 3.5

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Junior standing

Education

Pursuing college degree

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.

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