Specialty Human Services Claims Intern - Summer 2027

Great American Insurance Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group's Specialty Human Services (SHS) internship in Cincinnati offers exposure to claims handling, investigations, and negotiation processes within a supportive team.

Ideal candidates are current undergraduates in Insurance & Risk Management with strong GPA, leadership, and communication skills, ready to commit to a 10-week summer program in our downtown Cincinnati office.

Qualifications

• 3.5 preferred GPA, with a 3.0 minimum GPA for consideration.
• Proven leadership through work experience or campus involvement.
• Superior communication, analysis, planning, and organizing skills.
• Self-motivated with potential for virtual aspects or self-directed projects.
• Current students in a bachelor’s degree program encouraged to apply (Insurance & Risk Management).
• Attention to detail including experience with spreadsheets and databases.

Responsibilities

• Participating in special projects within the claims and operations groups as assigned.
• Learning about claim handling assignments within SHS including: initial coverage analysis, first contact, investigation, resolution strategy, technical letter writing, and negotiation.
• Working with the operations team to enter new loss information, update the litigation database, and perform other operations team functions.
• Learning and performing functions utilizing the various claims systems, programs, and databases.
• Reading assignments, self-study courses, and case studies on topics to build a foundation of claims and general insurance knowledge.
• Participate in seminars and workshops provided by Claims College and Great American University.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analysis

Planning

Organizing

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree program (Insurance & Risk Management)

Tools

Spreadsheets

Database management

IT platforms

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.

We are a Division of Great American Insurance Group serving the Human and Social Services sector for more than 40 years. Since 1980, we’ve been Protecting Those Who Improve Your Community® and were one of the first carriers to offer niche coverage solutions to nonprofit and service organizations. SHS works with agents to address the coverage needs and loss exposures of more than 16,000 social service and non-profit organizations across the country.

SHS is currently looking for an Intern in our downtown Cincinnati Office. The Internship Position involves a combination of activities aimed at giving an intern a full understanding of a Great American Claims department and how it interacts with other functions within the organization. The program is a potential pathway to a career in insurance. Internships typically consist of a 10-week period over the summer.

Responsibilities

Within the SHS division, interns will work on meaningful assignments and gain exposure to a variety of claims functions, including: claims handling, analysis, investigation, and negotiation. To gain a broader perspective of the business, interns will have the opportunity to meet with individuals who work in the other various functions within the group.

Responsibilities will include:

• Participating in special projects within the claims and operations groups as assigned.

• Learning about claim handling assignments within SHS including: initial coverage analysis, first contact, investigation, resolution strategy, technical letter writing, and negotiation.

• Working with the operations team to enter new loss information, update the litigation database, and perform other operations team functions.

• Learning and performing functions utilizing the various claims systems, programs, and databases.

• Various reading assignments, self-study courses, and case studies on a diverse range of topics intended to build a foundation of claims and general insurance knowledge.

• The Intern will also participate in seminars and workshops provided by Claims College and Great American University.

Networking

Claims interns will participate in activities with other interns, employees, and leaders throughout the organization. In addition to on-the-job learning, interns also attend lunch-and-learns to further develop their business knowledge. The SHS Claim Intern will also participate in the organization wide Claim Intern Program, meeting regularly with claim interns across the divisions and lines of business.

Qualifications

• 3.5 preferred GPA, with a 3.0 minimum GPA for consideration.

• Proven leadership skills through work experience (prior internship/co-ops are a plus), campus involvement, or extracurricular activities.

• Superior communication, analysis, planning, and organizing skills.

• Self-motivated, as the nature of the internship may have virtual aspects or self-directed projects.

• Current students in a bachelor’s degree program in a wide range of majors are encouraged to apply, especially those majoring in Insurance & Risk Management.

• Attention to detail including experience working with spreadsheets, database management, and other information technology platforms.

Business Unit

Specialty Human 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.