Claim Trainee Development Program

Great American Insurance Group•Cincinnati, OH

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Great American Insurance Group is hiring a Claim Trainee for its Corporate Claims Office in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Claim Trainee Development Program provides claims-specific training and foundational knowledge for a career in insurance. Trainees learn to perform analysis, investigations, and claim-handling functions, and to make appropriate recommendations on claim strategy, management, and resolution. The program offers a broad understanding of the claims department and how it functions within the organization. Program activities include business-unit rotations involving claim handling, job shadowing, claims systems training, and special assignments; obtaining a P&C Staff Adjuster License; earning the Associate in Claims designation from The Institutes; participating in Great American University and Claim College seminars and workshops; Toastmasters; structured networking; and insurance-related reading and self-study courses. The role is based at the Cincinnati office and is expected to be on-site four days per week, with flexibility to work remotely one day. Core in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday, and the fourth day is determined by business needs. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum 3.0 GPA for consideration.
Proven work track record through work experience, co-ops, or internships.
Proven leadership through work experience, extracurricular activities, or civic involvement.
Strong critical, analytical, and investigative skills.
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent planning, time-management, and organizational skills.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

A GPA of 3.5 is preferred.
Juris Doctorate and MBA graduates are encouraged to apply.
One to two years of experience in industries such as the medical field, construction, restoration, the legal profession, customer service, criminal justice, or retail management.

Responsibilities

Develop foundational skills for a successful claims professional through the Claim Trainee Development Program.
Learn to perform required analysis, investigations, and claim-handling functions.
Make appropriate recommendations involving claim strategy, management, and resolution.
Participate in business-unit rotations involving claim handling, job shadowing, claims systems training, and special assignments.
Obtain a P&C Staff Adjuster License.
Earn the Associate in Claims designation from The Institutes.
Participate in Great American University and Claim College seminars and workshops.
Participate in Toastmasters to develop communication and public-speaking skills.
Take part in structured networking opportunities across Great American's business units.
Complete reading assignments and self-study courses on insurance topics.