Scott Insurance Ranked #1 Among Medium-Sized Employers in 2026
Employee-Owned Insurance Agency Earns Fourth Consecutive Recognition and Ranks #4 Overall Nationwide
LYNCHBURG, Va., November 12, 2026 – Scott Insurance, one of the largest independent, employee-owned insurance agencies in the Southeast, has been named a 2026 Best Place to Work in Insurance by Business Insurance magazine, earning the #1 ranking in the Medium Employer Category and #4 overall among participating companies nationwide.
This marks Scott Insurance’s fourth consecutive year receiving the recognition and its second time earning the top ranking among medium-sized employers. The company also improved its overall standing from #6 in 2025 to #4 in 2026.
The annual Best Places to Work in Insurance program, presented by Business Insurance and Best Companies Group, recognizes employers throughout the insurance industry that excel in creating workplace environments where employees can thrive, develop professionally, and contribute to organizational success. The recognition is determined through a two-part assessment that evaluates company policies and practices, along with confidential employee feedback measuring workplace engagement and satisfaction.
For Scott Insurance, the recognition reflects the strength of its employee ownership culture and the shared commitment of its team to building a workplace where individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
“Being recognized as a Best Place to Work for four consecutive years is an incredible honor, and earning the #1 ranking in our category for the second time makes this year’s recognition especially meaningful,” said Keith Mann, COO/CFO of Scott Insurance. “What makes me most proud is that this recognition reflects the experiences of our employee-owners. Our people are the foundation of our culture, and their commitment to one another, our clients, and our shared success is what makes Scott such a special place to work.”
Founded in 1864, Scott Insurance has built a longstanding reputation as a trusted insurance and risk management partner to businesses throughout the Southeast. With more than 475 employee-owners across ten offices in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, Scott delivers strategic, customized solutions in property and casualty insurance, employee benefits, captives, and surety bonds to mid-market companies.
As a 100% employee-owned company, Scott operates under an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that gives employees a vested interest in the company’s long-term success. This ownership structure fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and shared achievement while providing employees with an opportunity to build long-term financial value.
Scott’s commitment to excellence extends beyond its workplace culture. The company is the only insurance agency in the United States to earn the Best Practices designation from the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America every year since the program’s inception in 1993. Scott was also recognized as a Top Broker by Business Insurance, Insurance Journal, and the Hales Report in 2025.
“Employee ownership is a defining part of who we are at Scott,” Mann added. “It creates a shared sense of responsibility for our company’s success and encourages our people to invest in one another, our clients, and the future of our organization. We’re proud of the culture we’ve built together, and recognition like this reinforces the importance of continuing to invest in our people and the employee experience.”
Scott’s fourth consecutive Best Places to Work recognition reflects its ongoing commitment to creating a supportive, rewarding, and collaborative workplace. Through professional development opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and an emphasis on employee well-being, the company strives to provide an environment where employees can grow, contribute, and build meaningful careers.
Built by its people and recognized among the best, Scott Insurance remains committed to strengthening the culture that has contributed to its success for more than 160 years.
To learn more about the 2026 Best Places to Work in Insurance recognition, visit Business Insurance’s official announcement.
About Scott Insurance
Founded in 1864, Scott Insurance is one of the largest independent, employee-owned insurance agencies in the Southeast. The company provides strategic insurance and risk management solutions in property and casualty, employee benefits, captives, and surety bonds to mid-market businesses.
With more than 475 employee-owners across ten offices in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, Scott combines industry expertise, customized solutions, and personalized service to help clients navigate complex business and risk challenges. As a 100% employee-owned company, Scott fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and shared success.
For more information about Scott Insurance and its services, visit www.scottins.com.
About Best Places to Work in Insurance
The Best Places to Work in Insurance program, presented by Business Insurance and Best Companies Group, recognizes insurance industry employers that demonstrate excellence in creating positive workplace environments.
The program identifies leading employers through a two-part assessment consisting of an employer questionnaire evaluating company policies, practices, and demographics, and a confidential employee survey measuring engagement and satisfaction.
The assessment examines eight core areas, including leadership and planning, corporate culture and communications, role satisfaction, work environment, supervisor relationships, training and development, pay and benefits, and overall engagement.
For more information about the 2026 recognition, visit Business Insurance.
About Business Insurance
Business Insurance is the authoritative news and information source for executives concerned about risk and the impact on their business. With information for risk managers, insurers, brokers and other providers of insurance products and services, Business Insurance delivers in-depth analysis on new and emerging risks, case studies of successful programs, market intelligence on trends, and guidance on how to capitalize on opportunities and overcome challenges.
In addition to a monthly print magazine, Business Insurance provides essential news via its website, BusinessInsurance.com; daily and weekly e-newsletters; and breaking news via email news alerts. To subscribe, please contact Business Insurance at info@businessinsurance.com.
About Best Companies Group
Best Companies Group works with partners to establish “Best Places to Work,” “Best Companies,” and “Best Employers” programs on a national, state-wide and regional basis. Through its thorough workplace assessment using employer questionnaires and employee satisfaction surveys, Best Companies Group identifies and recognizes companies that have been successful in creating and maintaining workplace excellence.
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