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SAN DIEGO-BASED PRESIDENT OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Hub International Ltd.
PREVIOUS POSITION: San Diego-based president and founder, Intercare Insurance Solutions Inc.
LOOKING FORWARD TO: I've been doing this for 25 years; I am incredibly excited. We are going to have more change in our industry in the next few years than I've seen in my 25 years with the industry ... Being part of an era in our business where massive change will take place: technology, big data, acquisitions, health improvement, consumerism (and) private exchanges. If you're bored today, you are truly in the wrong business.
GOALS FOR NEW POSITION: With all of this massive change, it's ensuring we have the people, the processes and the technology to ensure we continue to deliver best-in-class solutions to our clients. Create an environment for our employees so they wake up every day excited about what they do
CHALLENGES FACING INDUSTRY: Health care costs are still our biggest issue.
FIRST INDUSTRY JOB: Underwriter at what was Prudential Insurance Co. of America.
WHAT SURPRISED ME: Just how much personal relationships influence decisions, small and large. We are very much in a people business.
ADVICE: Find a job you really like. It is too important to spend this much time doing anything else.
OUTSIDE THE INDUSTRY, A DREAM JOB: IndyCar racer.
HOBBIES: Golf and betting on sports.
THING MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW ABOUT ME: I skateboard to the gym.
BEST CITY: San Diego (duh).
FAVORITE MEAL: Sushi.
WHEN I RETIRE: I want to live in Spain for a few years.
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