Scott Johnson, AAI, CAE
A graduate of Stetson University, Scott began work with Florida’s
Department of Insurance in 1972, leaving to become an instructor
with the Florida Association of Insurance Agents (FAIA) where he
worked in each of the associations divisions during his 37-year
tenure. His last position was Executive Vice President in charge of
public and legislative affairs.
During the 1980’s, as Vice President and General Manager of
Shamrock Automation Systems, a national insurance rating software company, he marketed to insurer’s and agent associations across the United States and
Canada. He played an integral role in the design and development of a comparative rating system
for all lines of insurance; commercial and personal, in all fifty states for carriers writing over
85% of the agency market business.
Scott has written two books on association management, including the first Certified Association
Executive (CAE) course guide; a designation he was one of the youngest to receive. He was the
1991 President of the Florida Society of Association Executives and was voted Florida’s
Association Executive of the Year in 1995. Scott is a charter member of the Accredited Adviser
in Insurance (AAI) designation and a Certified Association Executive (CAE).
As an experienced statutory drafter, he can find politically palatable solutions to complex
problems. As an experienced public speaker and Certified Association Executive, Scott can
conduct Strategic Planning Sessions for boards and has delivered many keynotes to association
annual meetings. He is also available as an expert witness on various P&C subjects.
Scott has served on numerous government boards, committee’s or task forces, including: Board
of Governors Florida Auto Joint Underwriting Association; CFO appointment to the Citizens
Mission Review Task Force; appointed to the Citizens Market Accountability Advisory
Committee; Citizens Depopulation Study Group; and, served on the Citizens Claims Advisory
Task Force 2005/6.
In June 2011, Scott was awarded the highest honor possible from the Florida Association of
Insurance Agents. The Mitchell Stallings Memorial Award is given to that individual who has
displayed a lifetime achievement on behalf of Independent Agents. The Mitchell Stallings award
is not an annual award but is only given when there is meritorious achievement that distinguishes
a lifetime of service.
