Property Claims Trainee-Alternative Markets Division

Be Here. Be Great. 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 diversity and recognize the benefits gained when people from different cultures, backgrounds and experiences work collaboratively to achieve business results. We are intentionally focused on fostering an inclusive culture and know valuing diversity is an essential leadership quality. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered and enabled to perform at their best.

Great American's Alternative Markets Division was formed in 1999. The division specializes in mono-line and/or multi-line primary admitted programs on either a traditional guaranteed cost (Elite Programs) or risk-sharing basis (Agency Captives & Group Captives). Alternative Markets supports both niche programs and generalist portfolios, subject a minimum controlled rollover of $3,000,000 or more.

Our Alternative Markets Division is looking for someone to work a hybrid role out of our downtown Cincinnati office. Successful candidates could have the opportunity to Cross-Train in our other claim lines of business, including Commercial Casualty, Auto, and Worker’s Compensation

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Assists in managing an inventory of claims to evaluate compensability/liability.
• Assists in planning and conducting claims investigations to confirm coverage and to determine liability, compensability and damages.
• Learns to determine and negotiate appropriate claim settlements/reserves within prescribed authority.
• Learns to authorize payments in accordance with assigned authority limit and ensures payments are made in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate and detailed claim files, including all correspondence, reports, and settlement agreements.
• Successfully completes all coursework/education as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Risk Management and Insurance, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Scope of Job/Qualifications: Typically participates in a formal training program for 6 months to a year. Works within narrowly defined limits and authority on assignments of moderate technical complexity and coordination. Demonstrates basic analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Develops knowledge of insurance policies, coverage, and claims handling procedures. Develops and maintains knowledge of industry laws and regulations. Develops ability to organize and prioritize caseloads, ensuring timely resolution of claims. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and participate in negotiations. Demonstrates ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Secure all required state Claims Adjuster licenses (an exam may be required) within six months.
  
  

Business Unit

Alternative Markets

Benefits

Compensation varies by role, position level, and location. Individual pay is influenced by skills, education, training, certifications, experience, and the role's scope and complexity, along with business needs.

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.

Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.