Member Spotlight: Scott Insurance

Scott Insurance
Expertly Serving the Insurance and Risk Management Needs of the Transportation Construction Industry in Virginia (and beyond)

Scott Insurance, established in 1864 and headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, is one of the largest independent insurance agencies in the Southeast.  A 100% employee-owned company, Scott Insurance serves the needs of a wide range of industries with commercial insurance, risk management, employee benefits, captive insurance and surety bond solutions.

Over the past few decades, as the risk landscape and insurance needs of the transportation construction industry have evolved, the team at Scott Insurance has grown the depth and breadth of their partnership with the industry.

Experts in the Transportation Construction Industry

The team of strategic advisors at Scott Insurance have deep expertise and significant experience working with the transportation construction industry.

“Understanding that every project has unique risks and challenges, our goal is to get to know our clients’ businesses inside and out so we can serve as trusted partners for their risk management needs,” said Bethany Murphy, Scott Insurance Vice President and Risk Advisor. 

	Bethany Murphy, Scott Insurance VP

This partnership approach drives the way Scott Insurance serves the industry.  “Whether we’re analyzing specific risk exposures or actively deploying our innovative claims management and safety processes, we are dedicated to delivering specialized solutions to meet our clients’ unique needs,” explained Murphy.

Scott Insurance is engaged in the industry and actively participates in national and local construction and road builder professional organizations including ABC, ARTBA, CFMA, CAGC, TRBA, VA-AGC and VTCA.   From organizational leadership roles to speaking at conferences and events to sponsorships, several Scott Risk Advisors have forged deep relationships and authority in the industry.

Construction Risk Management Services

Scott Insurance provides services tailored to the transportation construction industry that go far beyond simply placing and managing insurance coverages.  Through contract analysis and an understanding of the complexities of various contractual relationships, the Scott team can help ensure that you have the right coverage in place and help negotiate contract terms to fit your unique needs.

Additionally, Scott Insurance clients receive consultation and guidance on risk prevention strategies that far exceed conventional safety programs.  In an industry with significant workers’ compensation challenges, Scott has helped their construction clients experience great results through incident prevention and by helping foster workplace cultures that value employee safety.

When an incident does occur, Scott’s proprietary claims management process orchestrates all key stakeholders in a claim to achieve the best possible outcome from the time of injury to satisfactory return to work.  The Scott Insurance team has expertise with state-specific claims legalities, access to medical resources with expertise in workplace injuries and extensive experience working closely with insurance carrier claims adjusters. 

Surety Bond Solutions

Contract surety bonds can be a critical component in your ability to obtain work. Whatever your project size or location, Scott’s dedicated bond specialists can craft a bond program to meet your needs. Offering marketplace expertise and technical guidance, Scott’s Surety Advisors have worked to secure bonds for clients in nearly every construction specialty.  With access to the top major bonding companies – as well as specialty sureties – Scott Insurance has the negotiating power to obtain the best surety program and terms for their clients.

 

Learn more about Scott Insurance and their specialized construction services.