Scott Mc Coy
About Scott Mc Coy
Scott McCoy serves as the Vice President of the Private Equity and Transaction Advisory Group at Newfront, bringing over 15 years of experience in M&A and transaction advisory. He has held various roles in the insurance and financial services sectors, including positions at Aon and Cognizant, and has a background in financial management from his service in the United States Air Force.
Work at Newfront
Scott Mc Coy serves as the Vice President of the Private Equity and Transaction Advisory Group at Newfront. He has been in this role since 2022, contributing to the firm's focus on delivering innovative solutions for private equity and strategic buyers. In his position, he leads insurance due diligence efforts, employing proprietary technology to enhance client advisory services during mergers and acquisitions. His expertise in transaction advisory is integral to Newfront's operations in the Greater St. Louis area.
Previous Experience in Insurance and Financial Services
Prior to joining Newfront, Scott Mc Coy accumulated extensive experience in the insurance and financial services sectors. He worked at Aon in various roles, including Assistant Vice President in the Financial Services Group from 2014 to 2018 and Director of M&A and Transaction Solutions from 2021 to 2022. He also served as a Management Consultant at Cognizant from 2018 to 2021, advising insurance company clients on strategy, operations, and technology. His career began at Bloom Insurance and The May Agency, where he worked as a Life and Health Agent and Commercial Lines Agent, respectively.
Military Background
Scott Mc Coy has a background in the United States Air Force, where he served in Financial Management from 2001 to 2007. This experience provided him with foundational skills in financial oversight and management, which he later applied in his roles within the insurance and financial services industries.
Education and Expertise
Scott Mc Coy holds an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University Bloomington. His educational background complements his over 15 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, with a focus on transaction advisory services. His expertise includes delivering innovative solutions tailored to the needs of private equity and strategic buyers.