NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 08, 2026 — William Denbo, president of Commercial Insurance Associates, has been named to PropertyCasualty 360’s 2026 Insurance Luminaries Class of 2026 as Brokerage Executive of the Year.
The recognition honors top professionals and organizations that are modernizing and humanizing the industry. The finalists (announced in March) and winners are selected based on achievements across six key categories of brokerages, insurance agencies, insurance carriers, insurance vendors/partners, MGAs, and TPAs.
“Truly honored to be recognized, but this is a reflection of the entire team at CIA and what we have built,” says Denbo. “We’ve always believed that this business is fundamentally about relationships — knowing our clients well enough to anticipate what they need, not just respond to what they ask for. That’s what drives us to keep getting better.”
The 2026 winners were selected by a panel of industry experts based on how well they stated and achieved goals with regards to the nomination category; the impact of their work; how dedicated the nominee has been to furthering modernization and humanization in the P&C insurance business; and how committed and dedicated the nominee has been to high ethical standards, service and excellence.
“This year, the team behind PropertyCasualty360.com was thrilled to scale up our annual professional recognition program to more accurately reflect the depth and breadth of the P&C insurance industry,” says Editor-in-Chief Elana Ashanti Jefferson. “These awards pay homage to the critical work around making insureds whole after a major loss while also empowering innovation and modernization to address ever more complex risks and consumer demands.”
PropertyCasualty 360 is an insurance news platform described as “the roadmap to help P&C insurance professionals thrive in a disrupted environment.” It is part of Arc Network, a global events, data, and information group.
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. https://www.com-ins.com/