Still in school? About to graduate? Now what?

How about working for Great American? We're a group of specialized insurance companies committed to protecting America's business assets and to developing and protecting the retirement assets of select markets. You might say we're protecting the future of a wide variety of commercial assets, including:

• Cows (Agribusiness Division)
• Casinos (Fidelity and Crime Division)
• Race horses in the Kentucky Derby (Equine Division)
• A famous city in Missouri (Alternative Markets Division)
• Animal shelters (Specialty Human Services Division)
• Millions of acres of soybeans (Crop Division)
• A major league baseball team (Great American Custom)
• Long-haul trucks (Trucking Division)
• A Hollywood movie star’s estate (Excess Property Division)
• The CEO of an ice-cream company (Executive Liability Division)

Internships and Co-ops

Internship and co-op opportunities exist within Great American's Corporate Headquarters located in downtown Cincinnati and throughout the U.S. Students interested in business, finance, risk management and insurance and computer science, or information systems are encouraged to apply. Requirements include current enrollment in an accredited college or university with a major in such areas as business administration, finance, economics, statistics, communications, or risk management and insurance and a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Internship and co-op positions provide opportunities to learn about the insurance industry and experience our corporate culture. Other program components may include:

• “Lunch and Learn” series that offer the opportunity to learn about working at Great American, financial planning and leadership. Interns network with each other and with business leaders from across the organization.
• Exposure in our P&C and A&S operations. This provides an understanding of our business.
• Projects encompass research, marketing activities, audits and performing financial analysis and administrative functions.
• Assignment of a mentor or “buddy” who will provide overall information about Great American.
• Participation in group activities and informal luncheons with current employees to familiarize interns with Great American’s operations and provide networking opportunities.
• Periodic “touchbase” meetings with management to ensure that the internship is progressing as planned.

• Internships and Co-ops (current college students)
• Trainee Program (graduates with Bachelor Degrees)
• LEAD Program (graduates with Bachelor Degrees)

Not familiar with the insurance industry? Learn more in the Insurance Glossary.

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Underwriter, Business Developer and Claims Trainee Programs

Apply for the Trainee Program

The Underwriter Trainee Program helps develop the skills an insurance underwriter requires. Underwriter Trainees learn to review and evaluate risks and exposures for various types of businesses and to determine appropriate classification and pricing methodologies. They work with experienced underwriters and adjusters to learn customer service skills and standards. The program includes rotational assignments, aimed at giving the trainee a full understanding of the underwriting department and how the department interacts with other areas.

The Business Developer Trainee Program helps to establish the skills an underwriter requires to market products and services. Business Developers learn to review and evaluate risks and exposures, determine appropriate classification and pricing methodologies and develop marketing and sales skills. They work with experienced business developers, underwriters and adjusters to learn marketing, customer service skills and standards.

The Claims Trainee Program is designed to develop the skills a claims professional requires. Claims trainees develop the skills and perform the necessary activities for claims investigation, evaluation and resolution. The Claims Trainee program gives the trainee a full understanding of the claims department and how the department interacts with other areas of the organization.

Positions are offered in multiple locations across the U.S.

Activities and rotational assignments for Trainee positions may include:

• Job shadowing 
• Participating in assignments on various topics including insurance products such as commercial automobile, general liability, property, workers’ compensation as well as general topics such as business ethics, legal system, negotiation and human relations. 
• Performing functions related to underwriting, business development, and/or claims processes and technology 
• Participating in Great American's education and training curriculum

Qualified candidates should have:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3.0 Minimum GPA 
• Proven leadership skills through extracurricular activities, internships/co-ops, or work experience 
• Superior verbal/written communication and analytical skills