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​By Jim Lombardo, CPCU, AAI, AIM, MBA, AVP of Learning & Development​​ Arnold Palmer, the legendary golfer, once said, “Timing is everything in life and in golf!"​ Well, while we certainly have had some mild winter temperatures here in the north east, it is still not time for golf. However, I have always felt that timing does indeed play a role in many situations. That being said, I also firmly believe we make our own opportunities. We all are in a tremendous industry- what we have chosen to do for a career- help people manage the risks in their lives and help them protect what is…

​Now that I have your attention lets talk about something that should have the hairs on the back of your neck standing at attention!! On October 12th  there was a major collapse of a building under construction in New Orleans. According to a news report by John Simerman of The Times-Picayune, “The concrete floors that gave way on Oct. 12 atop the Hard Rock Hotel as it rose above Canal Street were poured into a different kind and size of metal decking than what the city's permitting office had approved for the project, according to documents and several sources. Whether engineers accounted for that change…

​By Jim Lombardo, CPCU, AAI, AIM, MBA, AVP of Learning & Development​​ Millennials? … Gen Y?… Gen Z?…. I frankly get confused and often times don't know who goes into what category.  Well I guess that is not true- I know that I am a full-blown Baby Boomer. That being said, I believe we all must become more familiar with the changing demographics, the changing demands, belongings, expectations and norms... and more specifically how does that affect the way we deliver insurance? It turns out that Millennials were responsible for all new vehicle sales growth in North America during the first quarter of 2018 according to…