Diary of an Insurer: Zurich’s Laurie Deans
Laurie Deans, head of Zurich Community Trust, supports inspiring charities and community groups while also raising one-year-old twin boys.
MondayMonday is my non-working day, so I start the week with my one-year-old twin boys.
They’re always on the move, and today we’re off to our toddler class, they have a long nap, and I grab a coffee
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