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

Summit Consulting; Illinois; On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully furnished housing

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group, a leading property and casualty insurer, invites you to join its Risk Management & Insurance Internship Program for Summer 2027. The 10-week, underwriting-focused internship offers hands-on assignments, a special project, and exposure to a fast-paced corporate environment.

Applicants should have a minimum 3.5 GPA, demonstrate leadership, and show strong communication, analytical, planning, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 3.5.
• Demonstrated leadership through work experience, internships or campus involvement.
• Strong communication, analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Junior standing with expected graduation 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.
• Interns have opportunities to connect with professionals across various functions within their unit.
• Underwriting-focused internship taking place during a 10-week period from late May through early August.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Planning

Organizational skills

Education

Junior standing

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.ResponsibilitiesInterns 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 & NetworkingIn 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 QualificationsA minimum GPA of 3.5Demonstrated leadership through work experience, internships, co-ops, campus involvement, or extracurricular activitiesStrong communication, analytical, planning, and organizational skillsJunior standing, with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028Applications 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 ResourcesSalary Range:$27.00 -$33.00Benefits: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.