Risk Solutions Claims Intern - Summer 2026

Great American Insurance Group (DBA) • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Risk Solutions Claims 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 claims career in insurance. Internships typically consist of a 10-12-week period over the summer. We are accepting resumes for Risk Solutions Claims Internship candidates starting employment in Summer 2026. Within the Risk Solutions 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 Division and across Great American as a whole.

Requirements

• 3.5 preferred GPA, with a 3.0 minimum GPA for consideration.
• Proven leadership skills through work experience (prior internship/co-ops a plus), campus involvement, sports teams, and extracurricular activities.
• Superior communication, analysis, planning, and organizing skills.
• Self-motivated, as the nature of the internship will have self-directed projects and may have virtual aspects.
• Current students in a bachelor's degree program in a wide range of majors are encouraged to apply, including finance, economics, management, marketing, pre-law, English and journalism. Insurance & Risk Management course work a plus.
• Attention to detail, including experience working in spreadsheets, database management, and other information technology platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Insurance & Risk Management course work a plus.
• prior internship/co-ops a plus

Responsibilities

• Participating in special projects within the claims group as assigned
• Learning about claim handling within Risk Solutions including initial coverage analysis, first contact, investigation, resolution strategy, technical letter writing, negotiation, and the law
• Working with the claims team to enter claim notes, update the loss description database, and perform other team functions
• Learning and 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 in the law, claims and general insurance knowledge
• Participation in seminars and workshops, including Claims College, Great American University and Corporate Claims offerings

Benefits

• We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paid parental leave/adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with company match.
• These benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees