Summit provides independent insurance agents and their clients with market-leading workers’ comp insurance and elite customer service. We’re growing and currently serve more than 7,000 independent agents and 31,000 policyholders across the South, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic.
Our strength comes from a single-minded focus on workers’ comp and a commitment to long-term customer relationships. Summit is who you turn to when you need a specialist who not only knows workers’ comp but also gets to know your business and your priorities.
Our field team members are located in every state in which we operate.
Summit is a member of the Great American Insurance Group where our highest goal is for all employees to feel included, respected, and empowered to perform at their best.
Summit’s superregional growth continues. We currently serve 17 states. And in 2026, our expansion will include Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington D.C., with Missouri and additional states to follow.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
- This position is a field role within Pennsylvania.
- Develops strategic marketing plans that incorporate data analytics and digital marketing techniques, considering agency strengths, competitors, and market conditions.
- Identifies and secures profitable new business opportunities in target markets and develops and implements strategic plans, resulting in increased market share and revenue.
- Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with key agencies by providing tailored insurance solutions that meet their specific needs, leading to improved agency retention and satisfaction. Leads agency education on product features, market placement, and effective selling techniques.
- Drives revenue growth by consistently achieving or exceeding sales targets. Develops and executes cross-selling and up-selling strategies.
- Conducts market research and competitive analysis using advanced tools to identify trends, opportunities, and threats, providing insights that inform strategic decision-making.
- May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and may have a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Job Requirements
Experience: Generally, a minimum of 3+ years of experience in strategic business development, marketing, or a related role. Completion of or continuing progress toward certifications including Associate in Underwriting (AU), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Program in General Insurance (INS) or Associate of Risk Management (ARM) preferred.
Scope of Job/Qualifications: Advanced understanding of agency dynamics, marketing, underwriting, and risk management. Demonstrates excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships. Proficiency in interpreting complex competitive data and industry trends. Ensures compliance with insurance laws and regulations, applying underwriting rules, guidelines, and rating manual standards. Advanced analytical skills with the ability to use data to inform decisions. Demonstrated decision-making ability and customer-centric mindset. Position requires frequent day and occasional overnight travel to visit agents, brokers, or regional sales meetings.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Company:
SCI Summit Consulting, LLC
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
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in strategic business development or marketing
- Completion of or progress toward certifications like AU, CPCU, CIC, INS, or ARM
- Advanced understanding of agency dynamics and risk management
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships
- Proficiency in interpreting complex competitive data
- Bachelor's Degree
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.
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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.
