Summit Commercial Insurance Solutions

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RetailPropertyLiability
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reduction in year-over-year premium

E-Bike Retail

The Challenge

An e-bike retailer with rigorous risk management practices was being overcharged because their broker failed to properly communicate their safety protocols and inventory procedures to insurers.

The Outcome

Summit coached the client through additional risk management measures, rebuilt their insurance submission to accurately represent their low-risk profile, and secured a 46% premium reduction through strategic remarketing.

Eduardo Campos

Partner & Head of Sales

TradesGeneral LiabilityProperty
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reduction in premiums over two years

HVAC

The Challenge

An HVAC company faced late renewals, incorrect COIs showing wrong coverage levels, and year-over-year premium increases with no competitive options presented after their broker was acquired.

The Outcome

Summit conducted a comprehensive policy audit 60 days before renewal, corrected inaccurate coverage valuations, increased GL coverage to $5M, and achieved a 40% premium reduction over two years through targeted market placement.

Kyle Chan

Commercial Account Executive

Real EstateComplianceProperty Management
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tenant insurance compliance achieved

Real Estate & Property Management

The Challenge

A national REIT faced rising administrative burden, insufficient insurance compliance, increasing deductibles, and a substantial number of uninsured tenants across their portfolio.

The Outcome

Summit deployed compliance software integrating with the REIT's ERP, achieved 100% tenant insurance compliance, leveraged the improved risk profile to secure better coverage rates, and reduced administrative burden across the portfolio.

Josh Pillsbury

Managing Partner

More Success Stories

ManufacturingCyberProperty
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premium reduction — saving $53,364 annually

Sensor Manufacturing

The Challenge

A sensor manufacturer had a complex policy structure across multiple insurers, compounding rate increases, and no proactive risk management from their existing broker.

The Outcome

Summit consolidated multiple policies under fewer insurers, developed a deductible strategy to lower costs, added Cyber Liability at no additional cost, and achieved a 31% premium reduction saving $53,364 annually.

Miran Saradzic

Commercial Account Executive

RetailMulti-locationProperty
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reduction in year-over-year premium

Wireless Retail

The Challenge

A Canadian wireless dealer with locations across three provinces had distorted revenue reporting due to device subsidies, frequent location changes, and an active fire/smoke claim running parallel to renewal.

The Outcome

Summit rebuilt the underwriting file, separated subsidy pass-throughs from retained commission income, managed the claim coordination in parallel, and moved the account from ~$88K to ~$62K — a 30% reduction with improved terms.

Miran Saradzic

Partner & Account Executive

ConstructionGeneral LiabilityProperty
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reduction in year-over-year premium

Hot Roofing & Waterproofing

The Challenge

A Metro Vancouver roofing contractor had a $120K expiring premium with no documented marketing process, late renewals, and no ability to compare options or understand pricing rationale.

The Outcome

Summit rebuilt the underwriting submission from first principles, ran a structured multi-market process, and moved the account from ~$120K to ~$98K — a ~$22K reduction — while improving COI turnaround and program clarity.

Kyle Chan

Partner & Account Executive

BenefitsManufacturingTravel Insurance
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reduction in year-over-year premium

Group Benefits

The Challenge

A growing manufacturing firm had tax compliance gaps, outdated disability coverage, and inadequate out-of-country travel insurance for a workforce spanning 50+ countries.

The Outcome

Summit clarified CRA tax treatment, modernized the disability plan for high earners, and introduced a purpose-built business travel medical policy — delivering an 18% premium reduction with stronger, future-ready protection.

Kandy Cantwell

Head of Group Benefits & Life

ManufacturingPropertyCyber
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in annual premium savings

Manufacturing

The Challenge

A manufacturer faced insufficient coverage, automatic renewals, and compounded 5–10% rate increases year-over-year with no alternatives presented.

The Outcome

Summit conducted a full property audit, uncovering $500K in underinsurance, and placed the account with an A+ rated insurer — including Legal Expense and Cyber coverage — while cutting premiums by $15,000.

Kyle Chan

Commercial Account Executive

Professional ServicesE&OLiability
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in annual premium savings

Architecture & Engineering

The Challenge

An engineering firm's risk management procedures and accurate revenue figures were not being reflected in their insurance submissions, resulting in premiums well above market and inadequate coverage.

The Outcome

Summit rebuilt the underwriting submission with detailed contract documentation and corrected revenue figures — negotiating premiums from $46,000 down to $32,285 and recommending policy consolidation for broader coverage.

Eduardo Campos

Partner & Head of Sales

HospitalityPropertyBusiness Interruption
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reduction in year-over-year premiums

RV Park & Campground

The Challenge

A combined motel and RV park operation faced rising premiums, insufficient building and profit coverage limits, and felt their unique operational risks were being misrepresented to insurers.

The Outcome

Summit repositioned the risk profile by documenting proactive risk management procedures, securing increased building and profit coverage limits with flexible deductible options — reducing premiums by 11%.

Eduardo Campos

Partner & Head of Sales

HospitalityPropertyLiability
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saved while increasing TIV by 40%

Hospitality

The Challenge

A Vancouver Island pub was severely underinsured, locked into automatic renewals with year-over-year rate increases, and had been told no competitive options existed.

The Outcome

Summit completed a full audit 60 days before renewal, increased Total Insured Value by 40%, created a competitive market process, and secured a $5,000 premium reduction while improving coverage.

Kyle Chan

Commercial Account Executive

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