Risk Solutions Claims Intern - Summer 2026 at American Family Insurance Group

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

UnknownVisa

Insurance, Property and Casualty InsuranceIndustries

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

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
Networking: Risk Solutions Claims interns will participate in activities with other interns, employees, and leaders throughout the organization at all levels. In addition to the on-the-job learning that takes place, interns also attend lunch-and-learns to further develop their business knowledge

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Claims HandlingClaims AnalysisClaims InvestigationNegotiationInsurance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the duration of the Risk Solutions Claims Internship?

Internships typically consist of a 10–12-week period over the summer.

Is this a full-time or part-time position?

This is a part-time employment position.

What kind of responsibilities will I have as a Risk Solutions Claims Intern?

Interns will participate in special projects, learn claim handling including coverage analysis, investigation, negotiation, work with the claims team on notes and databases, utilize claims systems, complete reading assignments and case studies, and participate in seminars and workshops.

What is the company culture like at Great American Insurance Group?

The company combines a 'small company' culture where ideas are heard with 'big company' expertise, values diverse backgrounds and experiences for business results, and aims to create an inclusive workplace where employees feel empowered to perform at their best.

What opportunities does this internship provide for career growth?

The program is a potential pathway to a claims career in insurance, with opportunities to learn and grow across over 30 specialty operations, gain exposure to various claims functions, network with other interns and employees, and meet professionals in different divisions.