Claims Assistant

Great American Insurance Group • Cincinnati, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Great American Financial Institution Services (FIS) specializes in providing risk management and product enhancement programs to vehicle lenders and lessors, commercial equipment lenders, auto dealers and mortgage lenders throughout the U.S. and Canada. Target clients include commercial banks, credit unions, finance companies, buy-here pay-here dealers and leasing and rental concerns. FIS insures all forms of collateral securing mortgages, retail installment contracts and loans. This includes but is not limited to residential and commercial real property, commercial vehicles, commercial contents and equipment, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, watercraft and aircraft. https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/about-us/business-operations/division/financial-institution-services The FIS Division is currently searching for a Claims Assistant. This individual will work a hybrid schedule out of the downtown Cincinnati office. The initial training period will be fully in-office.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience: Generally, 0-1 years of claims/insurance experience.
• Must be able to pass Property and Casualty Insurance license exam within 6 months of being hired.
• Business Unit: Financial Institution Services

Responsibilities

• Reviews and sets up new claims for a claims team.
• Completes initial contacts with interested claim parties (i.e. insureds, agents, field adjuster, borrowers, etc.)
• Completes initial coverage review and inputs appropriate claim notes.
• Secures and analyzes necessary information (i.e., reports, policies, appraisals, releases, statements, records or other documents) to assist in the investigation of claims.
• Ensures that claims handling is conducted in compliance with applicable statutes, regulations and other legal requirements, and that all applicable company procedures and policies are followed.
• Continued professional development and certification in area of chosen expertise required; appropriate certifications could include Associate in General Insurance (AINS), Associate in Claims (AIC), etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to pass adjuster licensing exam with-in 6 months of being hired.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level