On Our Mind…When Quality Matters

​By Sue Keegan , AIC, MBA, Learning & Development Manager I wanted to write a bit about when quality matters but then I got to thinking about those three words, and I couldn't help but wonder, well when the heck doesn't it matter? Or do we think now of quality more as it doesn't really matter until it matters. That's a dangerous approach, I think.  I'm reminded of my days in claims when the only thing coming between a settlement check and a denial was a missed endorsement or a simple typo or an incorrectly completed application or ignored legal paperwork. There is no better time than the…

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On Our Mind…Goals, Not Resolutions

By Jim Lombardo, CPCU, AAI, AIM, MBA, AVP of Learning & DevelopmentHappy New Year! Well, what a year we just experienced. Needless to say, I hope you, your staff, and your family are safe and well. My question is, now what? What do we do now that is different and/or more productive?I have never been big on New Year's resolutions BUT I am big on setting goals and working to hit those goals.It looks like we will be working remotely for a couple more months at a minimum. We certainly have experience doing that, so, let's make the best of it: exercise more, drink more…

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