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Always pursuing new avenues for business growth, Scott Penny has been an integral part of Brown & Brown\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>diversification of capabilities and strategic expansion across the U.S. and select global markets. As executive\u00a0<\/span>vice president and chief acquisitions officer, Scott\u2019s aggressive approach and knowledge of Brown & Brown\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>business segments drive the organization\u2019s expansion strategy. Scott has been a part of Brown & Brown for\u00a0<\/span>more than 30 years. He started in sales in the Retail segment in 1989, earned the company\u2019s top sales award in\u00a0<\/span>1993 and has worked in and held senior leadership roles in all four of Brown & Brown\u2019s business segments.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n

His extensive and ongoing operations experience across the enterprise helps him create and facilitate\u00a0<\/span>acquisitions that fit culturally and make sense financially. Before taking on the role of chief acquisitions officer,\u00a0<\/span>Scott held several executive positions, including regional president, regional executive vice president and office\u00a0<\/span>leader. He also worked as a producer and marketing representative. Scott has been a part of the senior\u00a0<\/span>leadership team since 2001. Scott has served in various advisory and board capacities for Central Indiana\u00a0<\/span>Insurance Agents, United Way of Volusia County, United Way of Indianapolis and the Boys & Girls Clubs of<\/span>\u200b Indianapolis. Scott resides in Lake Mary, Florida, with his wife and three children.<\/span><\/p>\n

Scott has also served on various regional and national insurance carrier advisory councils, including The Council\u00a0<\/span><\/span>of Insurance Agents & Brokers and Council on Employee Benefits Executives Board. He holds a Certified\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation. Scott is a graduate of Vanderbilt University, where he received a degree\u00a0<\/span><\/span>in political science.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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