Public Policy Analysis & Opinion By Kevin P. Hennosy A ROSE IS A ROSE IS A ROSE NAIC works to make a liar out of Gertrude Stein in defense of collateralized loan obligations “There are three things in life that are real: God, human folly, and laughter. Since the first two are beyond our comprehension, we must do what we can with the third.”—John F. Kennedy The National Association of
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Public Policy Analysis & Opinion By Kevin P. Hennosy AN INSURER’S PUBLIC POLICY: BE A STEWARD OF THE EARTH Chubb battles climate change through science-based products, services and example On July 1, 2019, Chubb Limited, the commercial insurance giant, announced that the company would neither offer coverage for, nor invest in, coal-oriented business enterprises. According to a news release distributed by the company: “With the new policy, the company will
GAMMA IOTA SIGMA Risk management and insurance fraternity focuses on diversity, and its students are waiting to connect with you By Christopher W. Cook When one hears consecutive Greek letters, it can be easy to think of fraternities and sororities on a university campus. Aside from the “social” Greek collegiate organizations, there are also those that are professional or academic focused. Enter Gamma Iota Sigma (GIS), a fraternity with chapters
INVOLVEMENT LEADS TO ACHIEVEMENT Third-generation Michigan agent wins PIA National Young Insurance Professional of the Year award By Christopher W. Cook I know that for many, insurance is not a desireable industry. As an introverted writer, I’m immediately turned off by the “having to talk to people” part. But it does have its rewards, and while insurance is most likely not the number one career choice of young professionals, there
BROKEN GLASS ALL IN THE FAMILY Inspired by their father and grandfather, these sisters are thriving as independent producers By Elisabeth Boone, CPCU Endless sunshine … surfers riding giant waves … a culture of youth, beauty, and glamour … these are images that come to mind when we think about California. As those of us who live in the Midwest or on the East Coast wearily await the arrival of
