Show Notes
A job in the commercial insurance industry can be termed an “accidental occupation” for many people who find themselves working there, and rare is the tale of an enterprising young person who set their sights on making a career of it. But there are exceptions, and their experience shows that attitudes about insurance are often misplaced and the business’s role in society is generally underrated.
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