NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 25, 2026 — Chief Executive Officer Scott Denbo and President William Denbo, together with Cole Hairston, construction practice leader, have been named Finalists in PropertyCasualty 360’s 2026 Insurance Luminaries awards.
Scott and Will Denbo were recognized in the Executives of the Year category, while Hairston earned a Rising Star of the Year nomination — a distinction that highlights emerging leaders reshaping the insurance industry.
“We’re building something special here at CIA, and it’s great to be recognized for not just our leadership, but for the leaders of tomorrow that are building great careers here,” says Scott Denbo. “I’m proud of our team, and I am especially proud of Cole for being honored as a Rising Star.”
The recognition reflects CIA’s ongoing commitment to developing top-tier talent and delivering exceptional client outcomes across its specialty practice areas, including its construction practice led by Hairston.
The Insurance Luminaries program is “a celebration of trailblazers that revolutionize and humanize the insurance industry. This distinguished recognition honors individuals and companies that redefine excellence and elevate the P&C insurance industry,” according to PropertyCasualty 360, an insurance news platform described as “the roadmap to help P&C insurance professionals thrive in a disrupted environment.”
Award recipients are selected based on their adherence to awards criteria as set down by senior editorial staff and are reviewed by an independent panel of industry experts.
This distinguished recognition honors individuals and companies that redefine excellence and elevate the P&C insurance industry.
Being named Finalist places Scott Denbo, Will Denbo, and Cole Hairston are among an elite group of professionals driving the industry forward.
About Commercial Insurance Associates
Founded in 2002, Commercial Insurance Associates, LLC is an Insurance Journal Top 100 property and casualty insurance brokers in the US. With over $400 million in premium volume written, CIA’s 150 employees are committed to providing superior solutions to clients’ risk management needs. Licensed in all 50 states and currently representing select international clients, CIA’s client portfolio ranges from publicly held companies to local start-up ventures.
The company has offices in Nashville, TN, Greenville, SC, Los Angeles, CA, and Jacksonville, FL. https://www.com-ins.com/