Westminster American Insurance Company CEO John Scott, Jr. Named to Maryland’s 2015 Most Admired CEOs list by The Daily Record

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BALTIMORE, Md., July 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Daily Record has named John Scott, Jr., President & CEO of Westminster American Insurance Company as one of Maryland's 2015 Most Admired CEOs.

The Daily Record created the Most Admired CEOs awards program to recognize talented business CEOs and nonprofit executive directors throughout Maryland for their leadership and professionalism. The winners are selected based on their leadership and vision; competitiveness and innovation; community leadership and service; financial performance and growth; corporate leadership and board service; and nonprofit involvement.

"Becoming a successful CEO takes more than in-depth knowledge about running a company or organization. It requires an extraordinary level of drive and ambition as well as the emotional intelligence to create a successful team," said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, publisher of The Daily Record. "It is a tremendously challenging job, and we at The Daily Record are pleased to honor this year's Most Admired CEOs."

Mr. Scott joined Westminster American Insurance Company ten years ago as Vice President/General Counsel following the demutualization of Carroll County Mutual Insurance Company. He assumed the role of President & CEO in January, 2015. "I am truly honored to be recognized by The Daily Record and to be included in the company of Maryland's most talented leaders," said Westminster American CEO John Scott, Jr. "I accept this award on behalf of the entire company. All our staff works tirelessly to ensure our success, and I'm privileged to work with them."

The 2015 Most Admired CEOs will be honored September 17 at a dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. at the BWI Hilton in Linthicum Heights. The winners will also be profiled in a special magazine that will be inserted into the September 18 issue of The Daily Record.