Penny Black’s Social Diary: SEC Newgate’s C-spread; Open GI’s Spice Girl
Penny Black is back, sharing the tittle-tattle she overheard at insurance industry events, reviewing the quality of buffets at conferences and giving a thumbs up – or down – to the sector’s social media posts.
Fitness firstWhile I typically focus on adding rather than burning calories, I must tip my hat to Stella Insurance CEO Sam White’s recent LinkedIn transformation tale.
From overindulging at corporate
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