Trucking Claims Intern (Summer 2027)

Great American Insurance Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Access to training and seminars

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group is seeking a Trucking Claims intern to participate in special projects within the claims and subrogation groups. You will complete coverage analysis, investigate and draft letters for assigned claims, and learn how claims are reported and assigned within the division.

You'll use various claims systems and participate in seminars, while developing a solid foundation of claims and general insurance knowledge.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university with GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Pursuing degree in Risk Management and Insurance, Business or related disciplines.
• Proven leadership through internships, campus involvement, or activities.
• Strong communication, analysis, planning and organizing skills.
• Self-motivated with potential for virtual or self-directed work.
• Attention to detail with spreadsheets, databases and IT platforms.

Responsibilities

• Participate in special projects within the claims and subrogation groups.
• Complete coverage analysis, initial contact, investigation and resolution steps.
• Draft letters for claims assigned and support operations.
• Learn how claims are reported and assigned within the division.
• Utilize claims systems, programs and databases.
• Engage in seminars and workshops, including Claims College and internal programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analysis

Planning & Organizing

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing Risk Management & Insurance degree

Business or related discipline

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.

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, a Fortune 500 company. We combine a \"small company\" culture where your ideas will be heard with \"big company\" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty property and casualty operations and a variety of financial services, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow. Great American's Trucking Division offers a nationwide program that specializes in insuring the unique exposure of the For Hire Trucker. This progressive program focuses on the owner operator and small fleet markets. We're proud to serve the long haul trucking industry with insurance products, services and exceptional claims handling dedicated to the success of the Owner-Operator. Great American's culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on‑site four days a week, with the flexibility to work one day remotely. Core in‑office days are Tuesday–Thursday, with the fourth day determined by business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in special projects within the claims and subrogation groups as assigned.
• After initial training complete coverage analysis, first contact, investigation, resolution strategy and letter writing on claims assigned.
• Work with the operations team to learn how claims are reported and assigned within our division.
• Learn and perform functions utilizing the various claims systems, programs, and databases.
• Various reading assignments, self-study courses, and case studies on a diverse range of topics, providing a foundation of claims and general insurance knowledge.
• Participation in seminars and workshops, including Claims College and Great American University offerings.

Job Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, pursuing degree in Risk Management and Insurance, Business or related disciplines are encouraged to apply.
• Proven leadership skills through work experience (prior internship/co-ops a plus), campus involvement, or extracurricular activities.
• Strong communication, analysis, planning, and organizing skills.
• Self-motivated, as the nature of the internship may have virtual aspects or self-directed projects.
• Attention to detail including experience working in spreadsheets, database management, and other information technology platforms.

Networking:

Trucking Claims interns participate in activities with other interns, employees, and leaders throughout the organization. In addition to the on-the-job learning that takes place, interns also attend lunch-and-learns to further develop their business knowledge.

Business Unit: Trucking

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.

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.

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 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.