Career at National Interstate Insurance Company
An Insurance Career Built Around You
It’s more than just a job with competitive benefits and work/life balance: it’s a career with growth and impact. Whether you are an industry professional looking to grow your experience or are just entering the insurance field, National Interstate and Vanliner have opportunities for you to get more from your career.
Year after year, we have been honored with top workplace awards recognizing the vibrant, dynamic culture built by and for our employees. Apply today and experience the difference of working with us!
Benefits
Our competitive benefits are crafted to support your needs and development. With comprehensive healthcare options, generous time off and a variety of ways to make our benefits work for you.
Health
Our employees benefit from competitive and affordable healthcare plans, including:
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Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, including generous preventive care benefits
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Prescription drug coverage in the medical plan
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A health savings account with company match
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Flexible spending accounts that allow pre-tax payroll deductions to fund a wide range of qualifying expenses not covered by insurance

Wellness
Experience a competitive wellness program that outpaces most other employers’ programs at every turn! Our employees enjoy:
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A robust, total wellness program to set personal fitness and nutrition goals, including educational material and reward opportunities
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An employee assistance program provided at no cost. Employees and their family members have access to professional counseling services, financial and legal advice and other resources to help them thrive
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On-site fitness centers and reimbursement options for off-site fitness centers
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On-site cafeteria where We Proudly Serve Starbucks®
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On-site game room
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Engagement activities sponsored throughout the year, including recognition events, virtual trivia and personal development opportunities
Work/Life Balance
Get the flexibility and support you need when it matters most. Our work/life benefits are designed to support you and extend beyond our generous paid time off (PTO) incentive.
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19+ days of PTO within first year of employment, which grows with tenure
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Eight paid holidays per calendar year
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Paid parental leave for parents of newborns or newly adopted children
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1x your annual salary in company-provided term life insurance
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Short- and long-term disability benefits
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Flexible work options
Financial Benefits
Enjoy financial and retirement benefits that help meet your short- and long-term financial goals. We offer employees:
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Immediate eligibility to contribute to a 401(k) savings plan with pre-tax and Roth contributions, plus a competitive company match
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A variable compensation bonus structure rewarding employees for their hard work and achievement
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Opportunity for an annual discretionary retirement contribution based on company performance
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Purchase of AFG (parent company) stock at a generously discounted rate through payroll deduction
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Discounts on personal, home and auto insurance, automobile purchases, computers, entertainment, travel and more!
Career Growth
Personal and professional development opportunities ensure our employees can grow to their full potential. That’s why we invest in our employees through:
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Tuition reimbursement toward higher education
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Leadership development and mentorship programs
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A wide range of in-person educational and career development opportunities, including on-site training workshops, off-site seminars conducted at Great American Insurance Group headquarters and other industry-affiliated conferences
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Access to thousands of virtual insurance-related courses
Programs for College Students and Recent Graduates
- Ignition, our cohort-style college graduate development program for recent hires, provides comprehensive insurance training and career development opportunities
- A formal, paid internship program encourages students to learn all areas of the business, lead a research project and network with senior leaders
Community Involvement
We pride ourselves with keeping a “be a good citizen” attitude by providing our employees with numerous opportunities to give back, both locally and beyond, including:
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Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank
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Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
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American Heart Association
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Akron Marathon Race Series