Casualty Claims Specialist​/Sr. Claims Specialist-Specialty Human Services Division

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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.

The Specialty Human Services Division (SHS) is proud to serve the Human and Social Services sector for more than 40 years. Since 1980, we’ve been Protecting Those Who Improve Your Community® and were one of the first carriers to offer niche coverage solutions to nonprofit and service organizations. SHS works with agents to address the coverage needs and loss exposures of more than 16,000 social service and non-profit organizations across the country.

SHS is currently looking for a Casualty Claims Specialist / Sr. Claims Specialist in our downtown Cincinnati office. The jobgrade and title will depend on the successful applicant’s level of experience. This will be a hybrid position consisting of 3 days in office and 2 days work from home. We are also open to remote candidates as well.

• Manage a large inventory of claims to evaluate compensability/liability.
• Plan and conduct claim investigations to confirm coverage and to determine liability, compensability and damages.
• Determine and negotiate appropriate claim settlements/reserves within prescribed authority. May attend arbitrations, mediations, depositions, or trials.
• Convey moderately complex information regarding coverage and settlements to insureds, claimants, and external partners.
• Authorize payments in accordance with assigned authority limit and ensure payments are made in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and detailed claim files, including all correspondence, reports, and settlement agreements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Risk Management and Insurance, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Generally, a minimum of 5-7 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:
  
  Works within significant limits and authority on assignments of higher technical complexity and coordination. Demonstrates strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates knowledge of insurance policies, coverage, and claims handling procedures. Maintains knowledge of industry laws and regulations. Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize caseloads, ensuring timely resolution of claims. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and lead negotiations.
  
  Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Business Unit: Specialty Human Services

$80,000.00 - $

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

* Excludes seasonal employees and interns.