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.
This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
Assists in analyzing large, complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities.
Designs, develops, and deploys predictive models for underwriting, pricing, claims, and customer retention.
Assists with designing and implementing data pipelines and automated reporting tools.
Participates in collaborating with actuarial, underwriting, claims, and product teams to translate business problems into data science solutions.
Assists with communicating data insights and recommendations to leadership through compelling data storytelling and visualization.
Monitors and maintains model performance and ensures data quality and integrity.
Participates in driving innovation by exploring new data sources, modeling techniques, and technologies to enhance business performance.
Participates in collaborating with data engineers to ensure data quality, accessibility, and scalability.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science , or a related quantitative field or equivalent work experience is required. PhD preferred.Experience: No prior work experience is required.Scope of Job/Qualifications: Proficient in techniques for optimizing models, machine learning, and in analytical programming languages. Proficiency in Python, SQL, and machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM). Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and data pipeline tools (e.g., Airflow, dbt). Familiar with geospatial data, telematics, or catastrophe modeling. Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and dashboard development. Develops and maintains an understanding of the organization's business and technology operations. Developing knowledge of department policies and procedures. Developing knowledge of industry trends and technologies to continuously improve data modeling and insights as well as knowledge of regulatory requirements and model governance in insurance.Business Unit:
Great American Employer Health Solutions
Salary Range:
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent work experience
- Proficiency in model optimization, machine learning, and analytical programming languages
- Proficiency in Python and SQL
- Proficiency with machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn, XGBoost, or LightGBM
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Familiarity with data pipeline tools such as Airflow or dbt
- Familiarity with geospatial data, telematics, or catastrophe modeling
- Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI and dashboard development
- PhD in a relevant quantitative field
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.
