Underwriting Intern

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 and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

Great American is one of the few carriers with a dedicated Property & Inland Marine Division and, in the industry segments it covers, with expertise second to none. From the underwriters to claims representatives, the focus is strictly on property and inland marine coverages. They are dedicated to writing only these coverages, which include Commercial Property Coverage, Inland Marine Coverage, Builder's Risk, Contractor's Equipment and Motor Truck Cargo. They specialize in the construction, energy & renewables, and transportation industries.

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Our Property & Inland Marine team is currently in search of an intern to join our Charlotte, NC office. The internship will be full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer 2026 with potential to transition to a part-time role hours/week) during the school year.

Our Intern Program is responsible for developing the fundamental skills that supports our underwriting team. The Intern will learn to review and evaluate information for various types of businesses, to determine appropriate classification and pricing methodologies. They will work closely with experienced underwriters to learn customer service skills and standards. The program includes a combination of activities, aimed at giving the intern a full understanding of the underwriting discipline

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Reviewing and analyzing underwriting reports
• Supporting underwriters with coordinating and processing polices
• Enter policy information into policy management system
• Marketing
• Administrative assignments
• Participation with special projects, as assigned
• This internship will provide the intern with the opportunity to develop an understanding of underwriting guidelines as well as policy language.

Job Requirements

• 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
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Strong organization skills.
• Able to manage/prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Must be available to work 40 hours in the summer and potentially 15-20 hours while in school.

Business Unit:

Property Inland Marine

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.