NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 9, 2026 — Commercial Insurance Associates (CIA) was named one of Middle Tennessee’s 2026 Top Workplaces by The Tennessean, via its third-party survey partner Engergage.
“This one belongs to our team,” says CEO Scott Denbo. “We can talk all day about the kind of company we’re trying to build — but when the people doing the work say it’s true, that’s the only recognition that really matters.”
The confidential survey is based solely on employee feedback, and measures employee experience and its component themes, such as feeling respected and supported, enabled to grow, and empowered to execute. Last year, the company was also recognized as a Top Insurance Employer by Insurance Business America.
Since joining The Tennessean Top Workplace ranks last year, CIA has been building momentum across the board:
- An expanded Employee Benefits practice and office in Los Angeles to complement the Nashville-based EB group.
- Revitalized its construction practice with key hires Cole Hairston and Lee Winchester, based in our new Jacksonville office. EB veteran Joe Malzacher also joins and is based in Jacksonville.
- Launched Atlas Risk Group, the first group captive exclusively for the railroad construction industry.
- Several CIA stars are being recognized for their individual achievements: President Will Denbo as a Top Platinum Broker by Insurance Business America(IBA); Jordan Goff as a Rising Star, also by IBA; Jimmy Whitehair as Agent of the Year by Insurance Journal; Amy D’Andrea as an IBA Elite Woman of 2026; and Will Denbo, Scott Denbo, and Cole Hairston as PropertyCasualty 360 Insurance Luminaries for 2026.
About Commercial Insurance Associates
Established in 2002, Commercial Insurance Associates, LLC ranks among the Insurance Journal Top 100 property and casualty brokers nationwide and is a recognized Tennessean Top Workplace. With a premium volume exceeding $400 million, the agency’s 125-member team is dedicated to delivering premier risk management strategies. CIA maintains licensure across all 50 states and manages a diverse portfolio—from international corporations to regional startups—through its offices in Nashville, Greenville, SC, Jacksonville, FL, and Los Angeles.