Press Releases

Summit Expands Workers’ Compensation Coverage to Illinois

Summit, a leading regional provider of workers’ compensation insurance services, is pleased to announce the expansion of its coverage into Illinois.

Thu Dec 05, 2024

Great American Insurance Group Announces the Promotion of Todd D. Gambrell to Divisional President, Excess Liability

Great American Insurance Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Todd D. Gambrell to Divisional President, Excess Liability.

Mon Nov 18, 2024

Shawn V. Los Promoted to Divisional Group President within Great American Insurance Group

Great American Insurance Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Shawn V. Los to Divisional Group President.

Tue Sep 24, 2024

Great American Insurance Group Collaborates with Abira Security to Strengthen Cyber Risk Management Solutions

Great American is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with Abira Security, a leading provider of cyber security solutions.

Mon Jul 15, 2024

Great American Insurance Group’s Accident & Health Division Launches Second Product for Youth Athletes

Great American’s Accident & Health Division, known as pomi, is pleased to announce a new product offering for young athletes and their families.

Tue Jul 09, 2024

Great American Insurance Group Announces New Collaboration with Amwins Program Underwriters

Great American announces a collaboration with Amwins to provide comprehensive coverage solutions through its marine cargo and stock throughput program.

Mon Jun 03, 2024

Summit Names Paul Marks Senior Vice President of its Southeast Region

Summit is pleased to announce that Paul Marks has been named senior vice president of the company’s Southeast Region, effective June 1, 2024.

Mon Jun 03, 2024

James F. Wood Named President of Summit Consulting LLC, a member of Great American Insurance Group

Great American announces the promotion of James Wood as President of Summit. Mr. Wood succeeds Carol Sipe, who will retire in September 2024.

Tue Apr 30, 2024

Great American Insurance Group Announces the Formation of a Dedicated Team to Expand its Embedded Insurance Offerings

Great American Insurance Group is pleased to announce the formation of a dedicated embedded insurance team.

Wed Apr 24, 2024

Jonathan M. Goldman and Kenneth R. Nieberding Promoted to the Role of Divisional President within Great American Insurance Group

Great American Insurance is pleased to announce the promotions of Jonathan M. Goldman and Kenneth R. Nieberding to the role of Divisional President.

Tue Mar 26, 2024

Laura A. True Named Divisional Vice President at Great American Insurance Group

Great American Insurance Group is pleased to announce that Laura A. True has joined its Cyber Risk Division as Divisional Vice President.

Tue Feb 13, 2024

Introducing Bridgefield Indemnity Insurance Company: Elevating Workplace Protection

Summit announces the addition of Bridgefield Indemnity Insurance Company to its carrier offerings.

Tue Jan 16, 2024

Gene J. Simpson Named President of Republic Indemnity®

Great American announces the hiring of Gene J. Simpson as President of its California-based workers’ compensation subsidiary, Republic Indemnity.

Tue Jan 09, 2024

Nicholas T. Moraites Named Divisional Assistant Vice President at Great American Insurance Group

Great American Insurance Group is pleased to announce that Nicholas (Nick) T. Moraites has joined its Fidelity / Crime Division.

Wed Nov 15, 2023

Summit Updates COMPInsiders Reports on Injury Trends and Insight

Summit announces the release of its updated COMPInsiders® reports, designed to provide valuable insight into claims and injury trends.

Tue Oct 17, 2023

Great American Insurance Group Announces the Promotion of Joseph R. Kowaleski to Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer

Great American Insurance Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Joseph (Joe) R. Kowaleski to Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer.

Thu Sep 28, 2023

Summit Releases Report on Top Five Workers’ Comp Claims in Retail

Summit, a leading regional provider of workers’ compensation insurance services, releases COMPInsiders® Top Injuries in Retail report identifying the top five claims it sees in the retail industry.

Thu Aug 31, 2023

Great American Insurance Group Launches Salesforce Component for Equipment Finance

Great American’s Specialty Equipment Division is pleased to announce an embedded coverage solution to equipment finance companies using Salesforce.

Tue Aug 08, 2023

Great American Insurance Group’s PolicySweet® Teams Up with Landy Insurance to Offer PolicySweet for Agents

Great American’s PolicySweet, a digital insurance platform for small commercial customers, announced that it has teamed up with Landy Insurance.

Tue Jul 25, 2023

Great American's Parent Company Completes Purchase of Crop Risk Services

Great American is pleased to announce that its parent company, American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG), has completed the purchase of Crop Risk Services (CRS) from American International Group, Inc. (AIG).

Mon Jul 03, 2023

Great American Insurance Group’s Alternative Distribution Names Kristen Mielcarek to Divisional Vice President, Operations

Great American Insurance Group is pleased to announce Kristen Mielcarek has joined the Alternative Distribution team as Divisional Vice President, Operations. Ms. Mielcarek, who is based in Windsor, Connecticut, will be responsible for leading the team as it grows its digital small commercial business.

Thu Jun 15, 2023

Great American Insurance Group Introduces New Motor Truck Cargo Product to Address the Evolving Needs of Transporting Cargo

Great American Insurance Group’s Property & Inland Marine Division is pleased to announce the launch of Cargo Advantage℠, a comprehensive motor truck cargo product that provides broad protection against risks uniquely associated with transporting cargo.

Tue Jun 13, 2023

Jason Kyd and Melissa Person Promoted to the Role of Divisional Senior Vice President within Great American Insurance Group

Great American Insurance Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Kyd and Melissa Person to the role of Divisional Senior Vice President.

Wed Jan 11, 2023