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Avant-Garde Work Ethic
Robert Hiscox. The iconoclast breaks free of Lloyd?s tradition-bound culture to build his new Bermuda empire.
BY ADRIAN LEONARD


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Money on the Table
We ask the question: In a post-Spitzer world, what is the future of agent-broker compensation? The myth of the level playing field and alternative compensation. Is it back to the future?
BY THE GUYS WHO LIVE IT


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Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil
Members of the International Union of Marine Insurance struggle to achieve consistent profitablity. Marine underwriters from around the world keep on meeting and talking, but they have yet to successfully tackle the big issue. A lesson in avoidance.
BY ADRIAN LEONARD


Internationalarrow 
A Matter of Principles
The Only Rule Is Golden. Principles-based regulation has UK brokers governed by an innovative regulatory approach?and they like it.
BY ADRIAN LEONARD


Financial Aficionadoarrow 
Devices and Desires
Five temptations and how to avoid them when building a winning team. The desire for self-presevation and popularity could be the downfall of a CEO.
BY ROB LIEBLEIN


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ANALYSIS

Insurance Wholesalers -- Christopher Hann
Channel Check
The Life of Rodney
Wholesalers don?t get no respect, yet they can find your market and may save you (and your client) money.

Current Legal Issues -- Scott Sinder
Legal Ease
Wipeout
The November elections marked a major turnover in state regulators. This is an opportunity like no other.

Regulatory Issues -- Joel Wood
Under the Dome
Smart, Scrappy and Mad
State Farm refused to pay Sen. Lott for his Katrina damage; now Lott may refuse to play with the industry.

International Risk -- Coletta Kemper
Global Scale
Brave New World
The world economy is shifting toward Asia. What does that mean for our future?

Human Resources -- Julia Kramer
Managing Principals
Put 'Em All in One Basket
What if you targeted your highest achievers and gave them all of the eggs? You?d keep those stars longer and motivate others to work harder and smarter.

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Wholesale Insurance Leadership Forum, May 10-12 2010

Employee Benefits Leadership Forum, June 1-4 2010


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