Trucking Claims Intern (Summer 2027)

Great American Insurance Company•Cincinnati, OH

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Great American Insurance Group’s Trucking Division offers an insurance program focused on owner-operators and small fleets in the long-haul trucking industry. The Trucking Claims Intern will gain practical exposure to claims handling, coverage analysis, investigation, and subrogation through meaningful assignments and special projects. The internship also provides opportunities to learn about other functions within the group and meet with upper management. After initial training, the intern will work on assigned claims, including coverage analysis, first contact, investigation, resolution strategy, and letter writing. The intern will learn how claims are reported and assigned, use claims systems and databases, complete readings and self-study, and participate in seminars and workshops. Networking activities, lunch-and-learns, and other learning opportunities support development of claims and general insurance knowledge. The position is expected to be on-site four days a week, with the option to work remotely one day. Core in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday, with the fourth on-site day determined by business needs. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Demonstrate leadership skills through work experience, campus involvement, or extracurricular activities.
Have strong communication, analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
Be self-motivated, including the ability to handle virtual aspects or self-directed projects.
Demonstrate attention to detail and experience with spreadsheets, database management, and other information technology platforms.
Be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing a degree in Risk Management and Insurance, Business, or a related discipline.
Prior internship or co-op experience.

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 assigned claims.
Work with the operations team to learn how claims are reported and assigned within the division.
Learn and perform functions using claims systems, programs, and databases.
Complete reading assignments, self-study courses, and case studies on claims and insurance topics.
Participate in seminars and workshops, including Claims College and Great American University offerings.
Participate in networking activities with interns, employees, and organizational leaders, including lunch-and-learns.