Emerging Technology Intern – Summer 2027

Job description

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. P&C IT Services provides professional services to help our business units and corporate functions use technology to create, manage, and optimize information and business processes. IT Services can include a wide range of activities such as: software development, data management, Cloud services, IT security, network security, technical support, establishing and overseeing access rights, procuring and maintaining equipment or software, managing the infrastructure, and defining security procedures, The overall goal of IT Services is to provide technology solutions that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and give our company a competitive advantage over our competitors.

Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. This is a hybrid role that combines in-office and remote work. Employees are expected to maintain a meaningful on-site presence to support collaboration, relationship building, and business success. The Emerging Technology Team is seeking an Intern for summer 2027.

Responsibilities

Research and Analysis: Investigate cutting-edge technologies such as AI, blockchain, or quantum computing, and summarize findings to support product strategy or innovation initiatives. Data Collection and Cleaning Support data-driven projects by gathering, organizing, and preprocessing datasets for use in machine learning models or analytics dashboards. Documentation and Reporting Create clear documentation for experiments, prototypes, and research findings to ensure knowledge transfer and team alignment.

Cross-functional Collaboration Work with product managers, engineers, and designers to contribute to brainstorming sessions, sprint planning, and team reviews.

Could include: Prototype Development Assist in building proof-of-concept prototypes using tools like Python, JavaScript, or low-code platforms to explore new tech applications.

Requirements

Ability to work in the office at minimum three days a week.

Education

Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Business Management, or related 2029 or 2030 graduation year preferred Experience/skills: Data analysis & visualization (SQL, Tableau) Cloud & API development Agile methodology Exposure to emerging tech (AI, IoT, GenAI). Programming (Python, Java, C++) Clear communication & transparency Team collaboration & empathy Critical thinking & problem solving Adaptability & initiative Professionalism & accountability Business Unit: Property & Casualty IT Services 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.