Risk Management & Insurance Internship Program - Summer 2027 (Cincinnati, OH)

Summit Consulting; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully furnished housing

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group invites students to join its Risk Management & Insurance Internship Program in Cincinnati for a 10-week underwriting-focused experience from late May through early August. You will work in a specific business unit, contribute to day-to-day tasks, and complete a meaningful project while networking with professionals.

Qualifications include a minimum 3.5 GPA, junior standing with graduation in December 2027 or May 2028, demonstrated leadership, and strong

Qualifications

• GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Demonstrated leadership through work experience, internships, or campus activities.
• Strong communication, analytical, planning, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Interns are assigned to a specific business unit and contribute to day-to-day assignments and a special project (e.g., underwriting, products, or research).
• Networking with professionals across functions within their assigned unit for broader organizational understanding.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Planning and organizational skills

Education

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Visa & Eligibility

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.

Internship Program Overview

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.

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

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.

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

Benefits

• Fully furnished housing will be provided for interns who relocate for the program.
• 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
• 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
• Commuter benefits
• Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs.

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.

Business Unit

AFG Human Resources

Company Culture

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!”