At Summit Insurance, we partner with our clients to offer all available benefit options.  We believe that every business owner, employee, and family is deserving of the benefits that a well-planned insurance program provides: safety, securing and peace of mind.  Summit Insurance is an independent insurance and employee benefits brokerage and consultant, with a proven record of providing risk management guidance and insurance products for public and private companies, growing entrepreneurial firms and high net worth individuals.  As an insurance advisor and employee benefits consultant, we are committed to providing expertise, leadership, and innovation to meet the risk management challenges of our clients. We work with all of the insurance carriers and, because we are not wed to one insurance brand, we can create a customized benefits package within a budget.

Jim Biggar
Summit Insurance, led by Jim Biggar, President, is an independent insurance and employee benefits brokerage and consultant, with a proven record of providing risk management guidance and insurance products for public and private companies, growing entrepreneurial firms, and individuals. With over three decades of professional experience in the insurance and investment business, Jim has served on CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield’s Broker Council. A graduate of McDaniel College with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Economics and a Masters Degree from Loyola College in Maryland in Business and Finance.

J. Marissa Waskiewicz, SHRM-CP
Marissa joined Summit Insurance Advisors in 2015 as Employee Benefits Account Manager.  Now, as Vice President of Employee Benefits, Marissa is responsible for managing and servicing the entire employee benefits portfolio.  This includes handling client communications, licensing, claims assistance, service, and renewals for our group clients.  Marissa also consults with our individual clients to help with their individual market health and dental plan selections and services. A graduate of Washington College in Chestertown, MD with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history.  Marissa achieved her SHRM-CP certification in 2016.