Magazine
Cover Story
December 2017
Don’t Just Change in 2018. Improve.
We began the year with uncertainty. We wanted to end it with purpose.
Features
Follow the Money
While the losses from this fall’s catastrophic events were massive, financial diversification and innovation will ease some of the pain.
James (Jim) J. Maguire
“Believe what you are and become what you believe.”
Robert (Bob) J. Newhouse Jr.
A transformative leader, an idea man and a true gentleman.
Building on the Future Today
The Council Foundation awarded 75 scholarships to future industry leaders.
Thought Leaders
New Health Benefit Option for Small Employers
Agencies issue guidance on QSEHRAS. Here’s what you need to know.
Bring It
Your 2018 leadership challenge
A New Perspective
A summer internship at an insurance brokerage changed my view of what a broker really does.
Raging
The market is flush with record activity.
Let’s Stop the Silliness
It’s long past time for agent appointments to go.
Keep It Real
Local colleges are a great resource for young talent. But these recruits need a real experience.
Finding Happiness, Even at Work
It’s a season of stress. Here’s how to find happiness in the chaos.
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Wanderlust
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Riding the Tech Wave
Risk management has a key role in our understanding of new technology and protecting against new exposures.