Great American Insurance Group

Claims Team Lead/Claims Supervisor-Corporate Claims

Cincinnati, OH (USA) Full time

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.

Are you a problem-solver with a passion for helping others? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where every day brings a new challenge? Do you enjoy leading and developing others to succeed in their careers?  Join Great American Insurance Group as a Claims Supervisor where you'll be at the forefront of delivering exceptional customer service and making a real impact in our customers' and employees’ lives. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you!

Great American's Corporate Claims Resolution Services (CRS) team receives a variety of claims from numerous Great American Insurance Company divisions involving property, general liability, professional liability, ocean marine, commercial auto, employer’s liability, aviation, and employment practices liability.  In addition, CRS handles Great American legacy claims.

We are looking for a Claims Team Lead/Claims Supervisor. The ideal candidate would have 1-3 years of formal or informal leadership experience.

Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on-site four days a week, with the flexibility to work one day remotely. Core in‑office days are Tuesday–Thursday, with the fourth day determined by business needs.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

  • Coordinates the daily operations of the Claims team, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.
  • Supervises the investigation of claims to confirm coverage and to determine liability, compensability and damages.
  • Reviews and approves appropriate claim settlements/reserves within prescribed authority.
  • Advises team members on handling claim files and extends settlement authority as needed after thorough review.
  • May set reserves and provide recommendations or reports for Corporate Claims or senior management.
  • 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.
  • Experience: Generally, a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in property and casualty claims handling. Completion of or continuing progress toward a professional designation preferred, such as Associate in Claims (AIC).
  • Scope of Job/Qualifications: Typically manages 2 or more reports.  Responsible for overseeing team priorities and coordinating daily tasks. May occasionally perform tasks alongside direct reports. Operates under policies and procedures with limited oversight. Responsible for performance and coaching of staff and has a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management.  Provides training to new members of the team. Exhibits exceptional analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities. Ensures the team is knowledgeable of insurance policies, coverage, and claims procedures, and stays updated on industry laws and regulations.

Business Unit:

Corporate Claims

Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

 

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

 

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.