BEGINNING WITH A CONVERSATION “Career talk” with dad leads to success and volunteer opportunities By Christopher W. Cook Everyone envisions where their life will go, but sometimes that path can change. And this change can begin with a conversation. Our former graphic designer for Rough Notes magazine had previously worked with my mother at a photo lab. They remained in touch, and through a conversation they had, I found myself
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RELATIONSHIPS: THE SECRET TO SUCCESS Athletics manager and coach brings “people” experience to the insurance world By Christopher W. Cook In the insurance industry, certain dedicated young professionals standout among their peers and are members of an elite squad of individuals. These are their stories. “Dun dun.” In the game of baseball, while the nine players on the field must function as a unit, I feel that the most important
FROM THE GROUND UP Washington agency owner wins Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance Agent for the Future Emerging Leader award “In the insurance industry, certain dedicated young professionals stand out among their peers and are members of an elite squad of individuals. These are their stories. “Dun dun.” By Christopher W. Cook What happens when a health-only agency decides to branch out into the world of P-C, with the
The Young Pro-File BETTER THAN JAKE Third-generation agency owner takes on large captive agencies By Christopher W. Cook In the insurance industry, certain dedicated young professionals stand out among their peers and are members of an elite squad of individuals. These are their stories. “Dun dun.” In2011, the world was introduced to “Jake from State Farm.” Originally portrayed by Jake Stone, who at the time of the commercial’s filming
THE IMPORTANCE OF QUALITY EDUCATION Jamaican-born young pro starts nonprofit to honor grandmother By Christopher W. Cook In the insurance industry, certain dedicated young professionals stand out among their peers and are members of an elite squad of individuals. These are their stories. “Dun dun.” Education has always been important to Stephanie Dunstan, AINS, ARe, ARM, CPCU, regional vice president, National Accounts Casualty, at Arch Insurance Group in Alpharetta, Georgia.