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.
The AI Innovation Lab serves as the organization’s proving ground for emerging artificial intelligence technologies. This role focuses on applied AI research tied directly to real business needs, rather than academic research or traditional software development. The technologist evaluates, prototypes, and validates AI solutions, determining which technologies are ready for enterprise adoption and which are not. Successful proofs‑of‑concept are transitioned to IT delivery teams for production implementation.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, rapid learning, and experimentation, and who enjoys working at the intersection of advanced technology, business problem‑solving, and enterprise systems.
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 a minimum of two days a week if local to Cincinnati, with the potential to work three days remotely. Core in‑office days are Tuesday and Thursday.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities
Evaluate emerging AI technologies (e.g., agent frameworks, RAG architectures, AI orchestration patterns) against business needs and enterprise constraints
Build rapid prototypes to demonstrate technical feasibility and business value
Document findings, including both successful and unsuccessful experiments, to guide enterprise AI direction
Partner with Enterprise Architecture to ensure alignment with API‑first and production‑ready design principles
Enable business‑side data science capabilities through self‑service tools and analytics environments
Implement and assess agent frameworks, Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations, and AI workflows
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to business stakeholders and executive audiences
Mentor team members and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and innovation
Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or related fields. 3 or more years of demonstrated AI/ML expertise.
Strong Python programming skills and experience with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
Proven ability to build working prototypes, not just theoretical models
Strong learning agility and objective evaluation skills for new technologies
Understanding of API design and enterprise system integration
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Intellectual curiosity and comfort operating in ambiguous, evolving environments
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in insurance, financial services, or other regulated industries
Hands‑on experience with agentic AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI)
Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) or similar integration standards
Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services
Exposure to actuarial, underwriting, or claims workflows
Understanding of enterprise architecture and production constraints
Experience transitioning prototypes or research initiatives into production teams
Python, Java, Microsoft Azure, REST APIs, LLM APIs and gateways, vector databases, agent frameworks, Docker/Kubernetes, SQL and NoSQL databases. Tooling will evolve over time—adaptability is more important than expertise in any single platform.
Business Unit:
Property & Casualty IT ServicesBenefits:
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.
Skills Required
- PhD in Computer Science, AI/ML, or related OR Master's degree with 7+ years hands-on AI/ML development OR Bachelor's degree with 10+ years and demonstrated expertise
- Strong Python programming skills
- Familiarity with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or equivalent)
- Experience building working prototypes (not just theoretical models)
- Understanding of API design principles and enterprise integration
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and evaluate them objectively
- Experience with agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, or similar)
- Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) or similar AI integration standards
- Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services
- Background in insurance, financial services, or other regulated industries
- Experience transitioning prototypes or research projects to production and understanding enterprise architecture patterns
Great American Insurance Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Great American Insurance Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Great American Insurance Group.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave are positioned as generous from the first year. These time‑off provisions are seen as core strengths of the total package.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options supported by HSA and FSA programs. Wellness resources such as EAP access, fitness facilities or reimbursements, and instructor‑led classes broaden the offering.
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Retirement Support — Immediate 401(k) eligibility with a competitive company match and potential discretionary retirement contributions support long‑term savings. An employee stock purchase option and various discounts further reinforce financial benefits.
Great American Insurance Group Insights
What We Do
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the operations of Great American Insurance Group are engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialty commercial products for businesses. We have more than 30 specialty property and casualty insurance businesses, and in 2021, approximately 50% of our gross written premium in our property and casualty operations was generated by business units with a Top 10 market ranking. Great American Insurance Company has received an "A" (Excellent) or higher rating from the AM Best Company for more than 110 years (most recent rating evaluation of "A+" (Superior) affirmed December 3, 2021). The members of Great American Insurance Group are subsidiaries of American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG), also based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
