Press Releases
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
Summit’s Medical Facility Rating System Results in More Informed Injured Worker Care
Summit is using a medical facility assessment tool to help ensure that injured workers receive the best care possible.
Wed May 31, 2023
Great American's Parent Company Enters into Agreement to Purchase Crop Risk Services
Great American is pleased to announce that its parent company, American Financial Group, has reached a definitive agreement whereby AFG will purchase Crop Risk Services (CRS) from American International Group (AIG).
Wed May 03, 2023
Summit Announces the Promotion of Darin Grimm to Senior Vice President of Claims
Summit announced today the promotion of Robert (Darin) Grimm, DBA, to senior vice president of Claims.
Tue May 02, 2023
Great American Insurance Group Announces the Promotion of Elizabeth M. Shepherd to Divisional President, Cyber Risk
Great American Insurance Group announced today the promotion of Elizabeth (Betty) M. Shepherd to Divisional President, Cyber Risk.
Wed Mar 22, 2023
Thomas M. Boudreau Joins Great American Insurance Group to Launch Specialty Construction Operation
Great American Insurance Group is pleased to announce the hiring of Thomas (Tom) M. Boudreau as Divisional Senior Vice President.
Wed Mar 22, 2023
Great American Insurance Group Announces the Promotion of Thomas V. Colosi to Divisional President, Alternative Markets
Great American Insurance Group announced today the promotion of Thomas (Tom) V. Colosi to Divisional President, Alternative Markets.
Thu Mar 16, 2023
Steve Mikano Named Divisional Vice President of Claims at Great American Insurance Group
Great American Insurance is pleased to announce that Steve Mikano has joined its Accident & Health Division as Divisional Vice President of Claims.
Wed Mar 01, 2023
Great American Insurance Group Announces Leadership Promotions within its Property & Casualty Group
Great American is pleased to announce the promotion of Brian DeSoto, Carrie Little and Richard Suter to the role of Divisional Group President.
Tue Jan 17, 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
Elizabeth B. Leaird and Kenneth B. Patrick Promoted to the Role of Divisional President within Great American Insurance Group
Great American Insurance Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Elizabeth B. Leaird and Kenneth B. Patrick to the role of Divisional President.
Wed Dec 21, 2022
Kevin A. Henry, Kidnap & Ransom Specialist, Joins Great American’s Fidelity / Crime Division
Great American Insurance Group is pleased to announce the hiring of Kevin A. Henry as a Divisional Assistant Vice President within its Fidelity / Crime Division.
Tue Dec 20, 2022
Rebecca Farah Al Lahiq Named Fine Art Underwriting Manager at Great American Insurance Group
Great American is pleased to announce that Rebecca Farah Al Lahiq has joined its Fidelity / Crime Division as a Fine Art Underwriting Manager.
Wed Dec 14, 2022
Great American Insurance Group Announces the Promotion of Warren Dale Perry II to Divisional President of its Crop Division
Great American Insurance Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Dale Perry to Divisional President, Crop.
Tue Dec 13, 2022
Great American, Hiscox & Control Risks Announce Expansion to Provide Market-Leading Kidnap & Ransom Insurance
Specialty insurers Great American and Hiscox announced an expanded collaboration, along with Control Risks, a global specialist risk consultancy.
Fri Dec 09, 2022
Great American Insurance Group and Radion Health Launch Level Funded Health Plan for Small Groups
Great American and Radion Health recently launched Level Funded Plus, a level funded group health plan for groups with 10 to 100 enrolled employees.
Fri Dec 09, 2022
Frank J. Scheckton, Jr., Divisional President, Fidelity / Crime to Retire from Great American Insurance Group
Frank J. Scheckton, Jr., Divisional President, Fidelity / Crime, will retire on September 16, after a distinguished career with Great American.
Fri Dec 09, 2022
Great American Insurance Group Brings APIs to Commercial Equipment Finance
Great American Insurance Group has brought the power of API technology to its insurance programs for commercial equipment finance.
Fri Dec 09, 2022
Great American Insurance Group Announces the Retirement of Phil Lally, Divisional President, FCIA – Trade Credit & Political Risk
Great American Insurance Group announces the retirement of Phil Lally, Divisional President, FCIA – Trade Credit & Political Risk.
Thu Jul 07, 2022
Great American Insurance Group Announces the Promotion of Stephanie M. Hoboth to Divisional President, Fidelity / Crime
Great American Insurance Group announced today the promotion of Stephanie M. Hoboth to Divisional President, Fidelity / Crime.
Mon Jun 06, 2022
Great American Insurance Group Becomes Exclusive Accident & Health Carrier for TrustedChoice.com
Great American’s Accident & Health Division, known as pomi, has become the exclusive accident and health carrier for TrustedChoice.com.
Mon Jun 06, 2022
Great American Insurance Group Announces the Promotion of Michael B. Mulvey to Divisional President within Great American’s Property & Casualty Group
Great American today announced the promotion of Michael B. Mulvey to Divisional President within its FCIA – Trade Credit & Political Risk Division.
Wed May 18, 2022
Great American Insurance Group Recognizes 150 Years of Business During its Anniversary Week Celebrations
Great American Insurance Group announced today that it is kicking off its 150th Anniversary Week celebrations.
Mon Mar 07, 2022
Great American Insurance Group and RPX Collaborate to Bring Patent Risk Coverage to Tech and Cyber Policies
Great American and RPXIS announce the availability of patent risk coverage as part of Great American’s Risk e-Business Cyber Risk Insurance Policy.
Thu Feb 24, 2022
National Interstate Insurance Company Promotes Shawn V. Los to President and Chief Operating Officer
National Interstate Insurance Company is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Shawn V. Los to President and Chief Operating Officer.
Wed Feb 16, 2022
Great American Insurance Group Announces the Promotions of Jason M. Cohen and Julie F. Kadnar
Great American Insurance Group announces the promotion of Jason M. Cohen to Senior Vice President and Julie F. Kadnar to Divisional Group President.
Tue Feb 08, 2022
Great American Insurance Group's Professional Liability Division Announces Expansion Into Canada
Great American’s Professional Liability Division has expanded its Primary and Excess Errors and Omissions coverage offerings into the Canadian market.
Wed Feb 02, 2022
Great American Insurance Group Announces Leadership Succession Plans
David L. Thompson Jr. has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of Great American’s Property & Casualty Group, effective February 1, 2022.
Mon Jan 31, 2022
Great American Insurance Group Launches Innovative Cyber Risk Management Platform for Policyholders
Great American Insurance Group recently launched EagleEye by Great American, a powerful cyber risk management platform for policyholders.
Mon Jan 24, 2022
Patrick Smyth Joins Summit as Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Summit announced today that Patrick Smyth has been named the senior vice president of Finance and chief financial officer.
Mon Jan 24, 2022
Great American Insurance Group’s Environmental Division Introduces Storage Tank Owners Program, TankAssure
Great American Insurance Group’s Environmental Division is pleased to announce its newest national program, TankAssure.
Thu Jan 13, 2022
Great American Insurance Group’s Alternative Markets Division Names Jennifer C. Guidry Vice President of Business Development and Marketing
Great American Insurance Group is pleased to announce Jennifer C. Guidry has joined the Alternative Markets Division as Vice President of Business Development and Marketing.
Mon Jan 10, 2022
Great American Insurance Group to Celebrate A Legacy of Great During its 150th Anniversary Year
Great American announced today a year-long celebration to commemorate the 150th anniversary of its lead company, Great American Insurance Company.
Thu Jan 06, 2022
Great American Insurance Group Announces the Promotion of Barrett F. Leahy to President of Mid-Continent Group
Great American announces the promotion of Barrett (Barry) F. Leahy to President of its subsidiary, Mid-Continent Group, effective immediately.
Wed Jan 05, 2022