Scott Insurance Named a 2025 Best Place to Work in Insurance
Lynchburg, VA – Scott Insurance, one of the largest independent, employee-owned insurance agencies in the Southeast, has been named a 2025 Best Place to Work in Insurance by Business Insurance magazine. This marks the company’s third consecutive year receiving prestigious recognition.
In this year’s rankings, Scott earned the #2 spot in the Medium Employer Category and placed #6 overall among 100 participating companies nationwide. The award is based on a rigorous two-part assessment conducted by Business Insurance and Best Companies Group, which includes a confidential employee survey and a comprehensive evaluation of company policies, practices, and demographics.
This year’s recognition follows Scott’s top ranking in 2024, when the company earned #1 in the Medium Employer Category and #4 overall among brokers and agencies, regardless of size. The continued presence at the top of the list underscores Scott’s commitment to cultivating a workplace where employee-owners thrive and make meaningful contributions to the company’s success.
“Being named a Best Place to Work three years in a row is a testament to the strength of our culture and the dedication of our employee-owners,” said Keith Mann, COO/CFO of Scott Insurance. “This recognition reflects the values we live every day and the commitment our team brings to each other and to our clients.”
Founded in 1864, Scott Insurance has built a legacy of excellence through its employee ownership model, which fosters a culture of accountability, empowerment, and shared success. With over 450 employee-owners across nine offices in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, Scott delivers strategic, customized solutions in property and casualty, employee benefits, captives, and surety bonds to mid-market companies.
The company’s ESOP structure not only provides long-term financial value to employees but also inspires a deep sense of purpose and pride in their work. Scott is the only agency in the United States to receive the Best Practices designation annually since the program’s inception in 1993. The firm has also been recognized as a Top Broker by Business Insurance, Insurance Journal, and the Hales Report in 2025.
“At Scott, our people are the heart of our success,” Mann added. “We are proud to be recognized for creating a workplace where individuals thrive, grow, and contribute meaningfully to our mission to serve, protect, and improve the lives of our colleagues and clients.”
Scott’s culture is described as purposeful, enjoyable, supportive, rewarding, and collaborative. Guided by a mission to serve, protect, and improve lives, Scott’s employee-owners operate with an owner’s mindset, caring deeply, creating value, and growing together.
The ranking and profiles of the winning companies will be printed in the November issue of Business Insurance and can be found online at BusinessInsurance.com.
About Scott Insurance
Scott Insurance is a 100% employee-owned company with a 160-year legacy and a culture rooted in service, ownership, and continuous improvement. As one of the largest independent agencies in the Southeast, Scott delivers tailored insurance solutions in property and casualty, employee benefits, captives, and surety bonds. With over 450 employee-owners across four states, Scott fosters a workplace where ownership fuels excellence and employees are empowered to make a difference.
About Best Places to Work in Insurance
The Best Places to Work in Insurance program identifies leading employers through a two-part assessment: an employer questionnaire and a confidential employee survey. Data is analyzed across eight core focus areas, including leadership, culture, role satisfaction, work environment, supervisor relationships, training, pay and benefits, and overall engagement.
The 2025 list features 100 insurance industry employers of various sizes. Rankings and profiles will be published in the November issue of Business Insurance and online at BusinessInsurance.com.
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