The ultimate event for celebrating and empowering women leaders in insurance

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Event summary

The Women in Insurance summit is coming to Chicago, New York, Houston, and Los Angeles – hitting each city to address the key challenges faced by women in the insurance profession.

This conference aims to advance and empower women in the insurance field through intensive speaker sessions, panel discussions, networking and personal experiences from female thought leaders within the industry. The Women in Insurance summit will bring people together, both men and women, to learn lessons, forge strategies and tackle the biggest issues that women in insurance encounter.

It’s the perfect event to be encouraged, inspired and engaged by the industry’s foremost women of influence and emerging leaders.

We are thrilled to introduce our

award winning speakers

Terry-Lynne Devonish
Terry-Lynne DevonishChief Compliance Officer
North America, AON
Margaret Milikint
Margaret MilikintManaging Partner
The Jacobson Group
Marya Propis
Marya PropisSVP / Director of Distribution and Broker Partnerships
All Risks, Ltd.
Yiana Stavrakis
Yiana StavrakisChief Sales Officer
Specialty Program Group

Why Attend

  • Be inspired by the most successful women in the insurance industry
  • Hear strategies for advancing your career without sacrificing your home life
  • Examine the unconscious bias that might be disrupting your career
  • Exchange ideas on the advancement women in insurance
  • Network with the insurance industry’s female trailblazers

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Event Program

  1. Chicago / September 12
  2. New York / September 17
  3. Houston / October 3
  4. Los Angeles / October 11
8:15 – 8:55

REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST


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8:55 – 9:00

OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRPERSON: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE


The chairperson will reflect on the past, present and future of women in leadership positions in the insurance sector in USA.
  • How far have we really come since the days of the old boys’ club?
  • What does the future look like for the next generation of female executives?
Jen Tadin, National Sales Director- Small Business, Arthur J Gallagher & Co
9:00 – 9:30

MY JOURNEY: OUR OPPORTUNITY


Hear from respected industry leader as she reflects upon key victories in her journey to the top, secrets learned along the way and the courageous strength that moved her forward.
  • Powerful success strategies from an insurance trailblazer
  • Harnessing your personal power to get a seat at the table
  • Inspiring anecdotes from the path to the top
Megan Stewart Hodge, Partner & Head of Client Strategy, TigerRisk Partners
9:40 – 10:30

PANEL DISCUSSION: MOVING UP - CAREER ADVANCEMENT FOR WOMEN IN INSURANCE


The journey to success is rarely a smooth one. Women can be incredible insurance leaders, so why are we so often sidelined into support roles in the insurance industry? Examine which career paths fit best with your lifestyle and explore successful negotiating tactics.
  • Career strategies off the golf course – achieving success outside of the boys club
  • Position yourself for a successful career in insurance– tips for advancement
  • What leadership opportunities exist, and how do you get them?
  • Negotiating tactics for promotions and successful career moves
  • How should you judge your worth in pay negotiations?
  • How to juggle life, family dynamics and the demands of a senior-level role successfully
Moderator:
Jen Klobnak, Senior Vice President, Operations, RLI Corp


Panelists:
Lori Bailey, Global Head of Cyber Risk, Zurich Insurance Group
Bonnie Boone, Executive Vice President, Gallagher
Christy Harris, Vice President - Talent Management, Benefits and Inclusive Diversity, Allstate Insurance Company
Marguerite Dixen, President, Third Coast Underwriters
11:00 – 11:20

MOVING BEYOND UNCONSCIOUS BIAS


Unconscious bias did not start in the insurance industry, however Institutional unconscious bias towards women is prevalent in the profession. How should we respond when confronted with individual instances of unconscious bias in order to move forward and THRIVE in the global economy?
  • How did we get here – the very conscious bias built over hundreds of years
  • Understanding your own unconscious bias and its impact on your teams and your workplace/li>
  • Explore how to be conscious using strategies and tactics
  • How to be at the forefront of positive change through inclusion and diversity
  • How can you use creative conflict and conscious intent to better communicate, collaborate and innovate
Nina Boone, Co-US Sales Leader Merger & Acquisitions, Transaction Solutions Group, AON
11:30 – 12:20

PANEL DISCUSSION: LEADERSHIP FOR WOMEN IN INSURANCE – WHO DO WE NEED TO BE?


Why is there a perception that women need to be hard, masculine and unemotional in order to succeed as leaders? How should successful women break free from the double bind and achieve balance as women and as leaders?
  • Understand the different leadership and communication styles between men and women, and how to use them to your advantage
  • The balance between being assertive and overcompensating
  • How do you develop a strong, recognizable personal brand?
  • How to communicate confidently and gain respect
  • The body language of leaders: understanding unspoken communication
  • How to motivate colleagues effectively, have difficult conversations and inspire success
Moderator:
Lorrie Leonard, Associate General Counsel and Vice President, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty North America


Panelists:
Tammy Miller, Vice President, Assurance
Terry-Lynne Devonish, Chief Compliance Officer, Aon
Jennifer Kyung, Executive Director, Ernst & Young
Brenda (Ballard) Austenfeld, President, National Property Practice, RT Specialty
12:20 - 1:20

NETWORKING LUNCH


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1:20 – 1:50

P&C HAS CHANGED.  TO WIN, CARRIERS MUST DO THE SAME


To improve today’s insurance and prepare for an unpredictable future, carriers need to be connected, smart and nimble—openly exchanging internal data; connecting to the burgeoning P&C eco-system; and mastering the speed and efficiency that brokers, agents and policyholders now demand.  Patti Griffin, Chief Product Officer at Duck Creek Technologies, shares how leading P&C carriers are changing the way they work in order to win in the new world of insurance.
Patti Griffin, Chief Product Officer, Duck Creek Technologies
2:00 – 2:30

THE POWER OF WORDS: HEAR FROM A CHAMPION OF CHANGE


No matter your position, mistreatment exists. You may have experienced this in the form of sexual harassment, patronization, or even malicious intentions from a colleague, client or even superior. How can we appropriately react when this occurs?
  • What behavior is acceptable and what behavior is inappropriate in the workplace?
  • How should you respond to inappropriate behavior - as a victim, witness or manager?
  • What are companies doing to provide a safe and professional work environment in this #metoo era
  • What best practices can a business employ to stay ahead of the curve and protect its employees?
David Mendelsohn, Partner, DLA Piper
2:40 – 3:30

PANEL DISCUSSION: WHAT IS THE FUTURE FOR FEMALE LEADERS IN INSURANCE?


Gender equality will not happen unless the current system changes. How can women today help themselves to succeed in the current environment?
  • A look at the future: a view of the insurance profession in 30 years’ time
  • What should we be doing today to ensure the future achievements of women in insurance?
  • Rainmaker to change-maker – How to use your position to influence culture change
  • Mentoring a new generation – why you’re needed and how to start
  • How to build a strong support system
Moderator:
Joyce Hall Mellinger, Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Zurich North America


Panelists:
Margaret Milkint, Managing Partner, The Jacobson Group
Linda Fisher, Owner, Cardinal Insurance Group
Leanne Berry, Business Development Director, AIG
3:40 – 4:10

MY STORY: SMASHING THROUGH THE GLASS CEILING


Be inspired by our remarkable guest speaker – learn how she did it, the challenges she faced, how she overcame them and most importantly, her advice for you, how to be taken seriously
Tracey A. Carragher, Chief Executive Officer, Breckenridge Insurance Group
4:15 – 5:15

NETWORKING RECEPTION


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8:15 – 8:55
8:55 – 9:00

OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRPERSON: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE


The chairperson will reflect on the past, present and future of women in leadership positions in the insurance sector in the USA.
  • How far have we really come since the days of the old boys’ club?
  • What does the future look like for the next generation of female executives?
Marya Propis, SVP / Director of Distribution and Broker Partnerships, All Risks, Ltd
9:00 – 9:30

KEYNOTE: MY JOURNEY


Hear from respected industry leader as she reflects upon key victories in her journey to the top, secrets learned along the way and the courageous strength that moved her forward.
  • Powerful success strategies from an insurance trailblazer
  • Harnessing your personal power to get a seat at the table
  • Inspiring anecdotes from the path to the top
LoriAnn V. Lowery-Biggers, CEO, Bella Vaughan, Inc
9:40 – 10:30

PANEL DISCUSSION: MOVING UP - CAREER ADVANCEMENT FOR WOMEN IN INSURANCE


The journey to success is rarely a smooth one. Women can be incredible insurance leaders, so why are we so often sidelined into support roles in the insurance industry? Examine which career paths fit best with your lifestyle and explore successful negotiating tactics.
  • Career strategies off the golf course – achieving success outside of the boys club
  • Position yourself for a successful career in insurance– tips for advancement
  • What leadership opportunities exist, and how do you get them?
  • Negotiating tactics for promotions and successful career moves
  • How should you judge your worth in pay negotiations?
  • How to juggle life, family dynamics and the demands of a senior-level role successfully
Moderator:
Debbie Weiser, VP, Head of Excess Casualty, Everest Insurance


Panelists:
Ranjini Pillay, Senior Managing Director, Teneo Capital
Sharone Menczel, Senior Vice President, Special Risk, Ironshore Insurance Services LLC
Beth Goldberg, Chief Underwriting Officer – Financial Lines, Starr Companies
Dawn D’Onofrio, President & CEO, WKFC Underwriting Managers, CorRisk Solutions
10:30 – 10:50
10:50 – 11:10

MOVING BEYOND UNCONSCIOUS BIAS


Unconscious bias did not start in the insurance industry, however Institutional unconscious bias towards women is prevalent in the profession. How should we respond when confronted with individual instances of unconscious bias in order to move forward and THRIVE in the global economy?
  • How did we get here – the very conscious bias built over hundreds of years
  • Understanding your own unconscious bias and its impact on your teams and your workplace
  • Explore how to be conscious using strategies and tactics
  • How to be at the forefront of positive change through inclusion and diversity
  • How can you use creative conflict and conscious intent to better communicate, collaborate and innovate
Nina Boone, Co-US Sales Leader Merger & Acquisitions, Transaction Solutions Group, AON
11:20 – 12:10

PANEL DISCUSSION: LEADERSHIP FOR WOMEN IN INSURANCE – WHO DO WE NEED TO BE?


Why is there a perception that women need to be hard, masculine and unemotional in order to succeed as leaders? How should successful women break free from the double bind and achieve balance as women and as leaders?
  • Understand the different leadership and communication styles between men and women, and how to use them to your advantage
  • The balance between being assertive and overcompensating
  • How do you develop a strong, recognizable personal brand?
  • How to communicate confidently and gain respect
  • The body language of leaders: understanding unspoken communication
  • How to motivate colleagues effectively, have difficult conversations and inspire success
Moderator:
Catherine Mulligan, Head of US Cyber Practice and Managing Director, Aon Benfield


Panelists:
Lisa Tepper, Area Executive VP, Northeast Region, Arthur J Gallagher
Alessa Quane, Executive Vice President & Chief Risk Officer, AIG
Amy Feller, Regional Chief Operating Officer, NYC Branch Manager, Chubb
Laurie Ranegar, Director of Insurance Experience Center, ReSource Pro
12:10 – 1:00

NETWORKING LUNCH


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1:00 – 1:30

THE POWER OF WORDS: HEAR FROM A CHAMPION OF CHANGE


No matter your position, mistreatment exists. You may have experienced this in the form of sexual harassment, patronization, or even malicious intentions from a colleague, client or even superior. How can we appropriately react when this occurs?
  • How do we identify bullying in the workplace?
  • Who can we trust to confide in?
  • Appropriate ways to react to bullying in the workplace
  • How has the #metoo movement impacted the insurance industry?
  • What are we doing to move the dial in this industry?
Eric J. Sauter, Partner, Wilson Elser LLP
Janeen Thomas, Attorney, Wilson Elser LLP
Victoria Dearing, Sr Vice President – Professional Liability & Risk Management
1:40 – 2:00

THE ART OF THE PIVOT


Sometimes our resistance to change can hold us back from seeing, spotting and embracing new opportunities. More importantly hinder us from personal and professional growth. Getting past that resistance is key – pushing past it – MISSION CRITICAL. But simply keeping an open mind isn’t enough. We need to develop a growth mindset laser focused on enhancement, improvement and development. How we grow and embrace the change is the ART Of the Pivot! Let’s explore together the art of the pivot / switching gears – why it’s important for our survival and critical to progress and grow with an overview of the tools, process as we embrace the journey ahead together.
Keti Mehta, Senior Vice President & CSO, Hub International
2:10 – 3:00

PANEL DISCUSSION: WHAT IS THE FUTURE FOR FEMALE LEADERS IN INSURANCE?


Gender equality will not happen unless the current system changes. How can women today help themselves to succeed in the current environment?
  • A look at the future: a view of the insurance profession in 30 years’ time
  • What should we be doing today to ensure the future achievements of women in insurance?
  • Rainmaker to change-maker – How to use your position to influence culture change
  • Mentoring a new generation – why you’re needed and how to start
  • How to build a strong support system
Moderator:
Yiana Stavrakis, Chief Sales Officer, Specialty Program Group


Panelists:
David Bidmead, President - Global Clients, Marsh Inc.
Deborah Morris, SVP, Commercial Lines, Verisk
Kathleen BolducDirector of Strategic Partnerships, Goodwin College
Kevin T. Kenny, EVP & Managing Director, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
3:00 – 3:30

MY STORY: SMASHING THROUGH THE GLASS CEILING


Be inspired by our remarkable guest speaker – learn how she did it, the challenges she faced, how she overcame them and most importantly, her advice for you, how to be taken seriously
Carol Barton, President, AIG Multinational
3:30 – 4:30

NETWORKING RECEPTION


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8:15 – 8:55

REGISTRATION


Breakfast is brought to you by
8:55 – 9:00

OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRPERSON: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE


The chairperson will reflect on the past, present and future of women in leadership positions in the insurance sector in the USA.
  • How far have we really come since the days of the old boys’ club?
  • What does the future look like for the next generation of female executives?
Norma Carabajal Essary, CEO, SLTX
9:40 – 10:30

PANEL DISCUSSION: MOVING UP - CAREER ADVANCEMENT FOR WOMEN IN INSURANCE


The journey to success is rarely a smooth one. Women can be incredible insurance leaders, so why are we so often sidelined into support roles in the insurance industry? Examine which career paths fit best with your lifestyle and explore successful negotiating tactics.
  • Career strategies off the golf course – achieving success outside of the boys club
  • Position yourself for a successful career in insurance– tips for advancement
  • What leadership opportunities exist, and how do you get them?
  • Negotiating tactics for promotions and successful career moves
  • How should you judge your worth in pay negotiations?
  • How to juggle life, family dynamics and the demands of a senior-level role successfully
Moderator:
Mia Lorick, Associate Attorney, Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC


Panelists:
Norma Essary, Executive director / CEO, Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas
Reshma Dalia, Chief Financial Officer - Alliant Specialty, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
Pam Brown, Director of Human Resources, Gallagher
W. H. "Skip" Cooper, Vice Chairman, AmWINS Group
10:30 – 11:00

MORNING REFRESHMENTS AND NETWORKING BREAK


Coffee is brought to you by
11:00 – 11:30

DEVELOPING A COACHING CULTURE: HOW WOMEN CAN TAKE THE LEAD IN BUILDING A COACHING CULTURE IN TEAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS


Companies today operate in a state of continuous change. Developing a coaching culture within an organization is a powerful tool that positively impacts employee engagement and performance, and helps teams rise to the challenge of an evolving marketplace.
  • What is coaching and how does it differ from other leadership styles?
  • The business case for building a strong coaching culture
  • What leadership opportunities exist, and how do you get them?
  • The most important coaching competencies for success
  • Suggestions for implementing a coaching culture
Ruth Calabrese, Senior Vice President- Head of Operations and Strategic Partnerships, AIG
11:40 – 12:30

PANEL DISCUSSION: LEADERSHIP FOR WOMEN IN INSURANCE – WHO DO WE NEED TO BE?


Why is there a perception that women need to be hard, masculine and unemotional in order to succeed as leaders? How should successful women break free from the double bind and achieve balance as women and as leaders?
  • Understand the different leadership and communication styles between men and women, and how to use them to your advantage
  • The balance between being assertive and overcompensating
  • How do you develop a strong, recognizable personal brand?
  • How to communicate confidently and gain respect
  • The body language of leaders: understanding unspoken communication
  • How to motivate colleagues effectively, have difficult conversations and inspire success
Moderator:
Kelly Bluhm, Regional Managing Director – CSG, Aon


Panelists:
Alison Oliphant, Chief Underwriting Officer, Velocity Risk Underwriters
Jo Ann Howard, President, H20 Partners Inc.
Daniela Mills, Senior Vice President, General Property Leader at Lockton
Donna Hargrove, General Counsel, AmWINS Group
12:30 – 1:30

NETWORKING LUNCH


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1:30 – 2:30

PANEL DISCUSSION: WHAT IS THE FUTURE FOR FEMALE LEADERS IN INSURANCE?


Gender equality will not happen unless the current system changes. How can women today help themselves to succeed in the current environment?
  • A look at the future: a view of the insurance profession in 30 years’ time
  • What should we be doing today to ensure the future achievements of women in insurance?
  • Rainmaker to change-maker – How to use your position to influence culture change
  • Mentoring a new generation – why you’re needed and how to start
  • How to build a strong support system
Moderator:
Lori Lucas, President & CEO, Employee Benefit Research Institute


Panelists:
Brenna Johnson, Senior Product Manager, Ezlynx
Maiclaire Bolton-Smith, Senior Leader- Research and Content Strategy, Corelogic
Jeanette Ward, Chief Operating Officer, Texas Mutual Insurance Company
Rodney Johnson, Divisional Vice President of Culture and Inclusion, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
2:40 – 3:10

MY STORY: SMASHING THROUGH THE GLASS CEILING


Be inspired by our remarkable guest speaker – learn how she did it, the challenges she faced, how she overcame them and most importantly, her advice for you, how to be taken seriously.
Laura Sherman, Founding Partner, Baldwin Krystyn Sherman Partners
3:10 – 3:15
8:15 – 8:55

REGISTRATION


Registration and Breakfast is brought to you by
8:55 – 9:00

OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRPERSON: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE


The chairperson will reflect on the past, present and future of women in leadership positions in the insurance sector in the USA.
  • How far have we really come since the days of the old boys’ club?
  • What does the future look like for the next generation of female executives?
Rekha Schipper, President & CEO, Tangram Insurance Services
9:00 – 9:30

KEYNOTE: MY JOURNEY


Hear from respected industry leader as she reflects upon key victories in her journey to the top, secrets learned along the way and the courageous strength that moved her forward.
  • Powerful success strategies from an insurance trailblazer
  • Harnessing your personal power to get a seat at the table
Inspiring anecdotes from the path to the top
Andrea Buhl, SVP, Clinically Integrated Medical Programs, Sedgwick
9:40 – 10:30

PANEL DISCUSSION: MOVING UP - CAREER ADVANCEMENT FOR WOMEN IN INSURANCE


The journey to success is rarely a smooth one. Women can be incredible insurance leaders, so why are we so often sidelined into support roles in the insurance industry? Examine which career paths fit best with your lifestyle and explore successful negotiating tactics.
  • Career strategies off the golf course – achieving success outside of the boys club
  • Position yourself for a successful career in insurance– tips for advancement
  • What leadership opportunities exist, and how do you get them?
  • Negotiating tactics for promotions and successful career moves
  • How should you judge your worth in pay negotiations?
  • How to juggle life, family dynamics and the demands of a senior-level role successfully
Moderator:
Michele Comtois, Principal | Executive Liability Division, Marsh & McLennan


Panelists:
Camille Dixon, Statewide Program Manager & Public Affairs Director, California Department of Insurance
Jacqueline Roth, Executive Vice President- Employee Benefits Broker, Bolton & Company
Kari Glennon, Chief Sales Officer, HUB International
Natasha Richard, Assistant Vice President, RLI Insurance Company
10:30 – 11:00
11:00 – 11:20

MOVING BEYOND UNCONSCIOUS BIAS


Unconscious bias did not start in the insurance industry, however Institutional unconscious bias towards women is prevalent in the profession. How should we respond when confronted with individual instances of unconscious bias in order to move forward and THRIVE in the global economy?
  • How did we get here – the very conscious bias built over hundreds of years
  • Understanding your own unconscious bias and its impact on your teams and your workplace
  • Explore how to be conscious using strategies and tactics
  • How to be at the forefront of positive change through inclusion and diversity
  • How can you use creative conflict and conscious intent to better communicate, collaborate and innovate
Ronald ReevesHead, Diversity & Inclusion - U.S., Canada, Latin America & Caribbean, AIG
11:30 – 12:20

PANEL DISCUSSION: LEADERSHIP FOR WOMEN IN INSURANCE – WHO DO WE NEED TO BE?


Why is there a perception that women need to be hard, masculine and unemotional in order to succeed as leaders? How should successful women break free from the double bind and achieve balance as women and as leaders?
  • Understand the different leadership and communication styles between men and women, and how to use them to your advantage
  • The balance between being assertive and overcompensating
  • How do you develop a strong, recognizable personal brand?
  • How to communicate confidently and gain respect
  • The body language of leaders: understanding unspoken communication
  • How to motivate colleagues effectively, have difficult conversations and inspire success
Moderator:
Myshell Gresham, Client Director, AIG


Panelists:
Lori Hunter, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Facilities, LLC
Alexandra Glickman, Area Vice Chairman and Managing Director-Practice Leader, Real Estate & Hospitality Services, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Sara Von Tersch, Senior Vice President, NFP Property & Casualty Services, Inc.
Pamela Davis, Founder & CEO, Nonprofits Insurance Alliance Group
12:20 – 1:20

NETWORKING LUNCH


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1:20 – 1:50

THE POWER OF WORDS: HEAR FROM A CHAMPION OF CHANGE


No matter your position, mistreatment exists. You may have experienced this in the form of sexual harassment, patronization, or even malicious intentions from a colleague, client or even superior. How can we appropriately react when this occurs?
  • What behavior is acceptable and what behavior is inappropriate in the workplace?
  • How should you respond to inappropriate behavior - as a victim, witness or manager?
  • What are companies doing to provide a safe and professional work environment in this #metoo era
  • What best practices can a business employ to stay ahead of the curve and protect its employees?
David Mendelsohn, Partner, DLA Piper
2:00 – 2:50

PANEL DISCUSSION: WHAT IS THE FUTURE FOR FEMALE LEADERS IN INSURANCE?


Gender equality will not happen unless the current system changes. How can women today help themselves to succeed in the current environment?
  • A look at the future: a view of the insurance profession in 30 years’ time
  • What should we be doing today to ensure the future achievements of women in insurance?
  • Rainmaker to change-maker – How to use your position to influence culture change
  • Mentoring a new generation – why you’re needed and how to start
  • How to build a strong support system
Moderator:
Bobbie Goldie, Senior Vice President, North America Cyber, Chubb

Panelists:
Susan Preston, President, Professional Program Insurance Brokerage
Soraya Wright, Founder and CEO, SMWRisk Management
Lindsey Frase, Executive Vice President, Willis Re Inc.
Lisa Walsh, SVP Structured Solutions, Swiss Re America Holding Corporation
3:00 – 3:30

MY STORY: SMASHING THROUGH THE GLASS CEILING


Be inspired by our remarkable guest speaker – learn how she did it, the challenges she faced, how she overcame them and most importantly, her advice for you, how to be taken seriously
Riva Dumeny, Senior Vice President, AmWINS Group Inc.
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