Penny Black’s Social Diary: L&G’s handbook; iCAN’s popcorn
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.
Friends for life
Paul Reddington, regional major loss lead at Zurich, posted a sentimental recollection on the start of his 35 year career on LinkedIn that truly warmed my heart.
In my countless years in insurance, I have crossed paths with many people, but the ability to hold on to the ones that were there at the start gets far more difficult at my ripe 185 years.
Thus, I was touched by Reddington not only keeping the handbook he received when he started on Legal & General’s development group as a graduate trainee, but also maintaining the relationships with the people he was on it with.
He clearly had a fruitful time at L&G because he also mentioned that’s where he met his lovely wife!
Penny’s Lunch Box
It’s not everyday that I get the pleasure of assisting with the layout of some of the snacks that are featured on this section of the column.
But as a friend of the Insurance Cultural Awareness Network, who was also very early to the 20 Years of Black Pride event at Queer Britain, I jumped at the opportunity to help with this popcorn display. Not to toot my own horn, but I’d say my placement was very aesthetically pleasing.
The popcorn itself was just alright, as I’m more of a Tesco sweet and salty girl myself, but for the interactive nature of the experience, five stars.
Out of context
“You’re already a professional.”
Ajay Mistry, co-chair of iCAN, co-signs my extraordinary popcorn packet arranging abilities.
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