Summit provides independent insurance agents and their clients with market-leading workers’ comp insurance and elite customer service. We’re growing, currently serving more than 7,000 independent agents and 31,000 policyholders across 15 states in 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. We’re not a faceless corporation with distant headquarters. We’re part of the fabric of local communities.
As the world becomes increasingly impersonal, Summit offers a customer experience based on relationships and personal service. You’ll always be able to speak to a real human being. You’ll always receive timely answers you can trust.
Insurance agents, policyholders, and injured employees can count on three things from Summit:
1) More Access. Our team members are not only masters in the field but they’re easy to reach and highly responsive when you need answers.
2) More Know-how. You’ll get better answers from real experts and industry veterans who know workers’ comp, your business, your customers, and your region.
3) More Commitment. You’ll have collaborators who go the extra mile to serve you and who are willing to solve problems that others usually can’t.
Summit manages affiliates, Bridgefield Casualty Insurance Company, Bridgefield Employers Insurance Company, and Bridgefield Indemnity Insurance Company, and nonaffiliates, BusinessFirst Insurance Company, RetailFirst Insurance Company, and Retailers Casualty Insurance Company.
Summit is a member of Great American Insurance Group and a subsidiary of American Financial Group, Inc (AFG). AFG’s common stock is listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AFG.
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Pros: Summit provided a stable career path and excellent mentorship opportunities. I appreciated the focus on work-life balance, making it easier to manage personal commitments. The company culture is generally supportive, and my colleagues were fantastic. Being in the consulting sector, the exposure to diverse projects was a major plus.
Cons: While compensation is decent, it doesn't always align with industry standards, especially for more senior roles. Some internal processes could be streamlined to improve efficiency, and clearer long-term strategic communication from leadership would be beneficial for everyone.
Advice to Management: Consider more frequent salary reviews and clearer communication of the company's strategic vision to foster greater employee engagement and long-term commitment.
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Pros: The team environment here is fantastic; everyone is genuinely collaborative and supportive, which makes daily work enjoyable. I appreciated the remote work flexibility offered, allowing for a better work-life balance. Summit provides decent learning opportunities, and the benefits package is generally good.
Cons: While career growth is possible, the paths aren't always clearly defined, and advancement can feel slow at times. Some of the internal tools and processes could use modernization to improve efficiency. Management is generally approachable but could offer more direct guidance on professional development.
Advice to Management: Consider implementing clearer career progression frameworks and investing in updated development tools. More proactive mentorship from leadership would also be highly beneficial for employee growth.
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Pros: The best part about Summit is the emphasis on work-life balance. My managers, especially in the North Carolina office, understand that people have lives outside of work. They generally don't push for excessive overtime, and there's a good level of flexibility with remote work options. The projects are interesting and offer genuine challenges for professional development within the tech consulting space.
Cons: While work-life balance is good, the pay and benefits package could be more competitive compared to other major players in the tech consulting sector. Sometimes, project demands can still lead to occasional crunch times, though this is usually well-managed. Career growth opportunities, while present, can sometimes feel a bit slow or dependent on specific project availability.
Advice to Management: Consider enhancing the compensation and benefits to better align with industry standards. Investing in clearer career progression paths would also be highly beneficial for employee retention and motivation.
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What's the typical dress code like at Summit for office roles?
For general office roles at Summit, it's usually business casual, leaning towards smart casual on Fridays. I’ve found it’s comfortable for daily work in the tech sector here in Denver.
What should I expect during the interview process for a Senior Software Engineer role at Summit?
My interview for a Senior Software Engineer position at Summit involved a behavioral screen and then a technical interview focusing on system design and coding. The process was thorough and focused on assessing my problem-solving skills for their innovative tech projects in Denver.
What is the interview process like at Summit for a remote software engineer role?
For the remote software engineer positions I interviewed for at Summit, it involved a coding challenge, a technical interview, and then a final HR chat. The entire process at this mid-sized tech company was quite structured.
What is the hiring process like at Summit for a remote software engineer?
My hiring process at Summit for a remote software engineer role involved a couple of technical interviews and a final chat with the hiring manager, all done virtually. It felt thorough but efficient for a tech company of their size.
What's the remote work policy like at Summit for entry-level marketing roles in Chicago?
Summit offers a fully remote setup for many positions, including entry-level marketing jobs, allowing flexibility for Chicago-based candidates to work from home.
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