The insurance Oppenheimer moment – climate risk calamity
The time is now for insurance companies to lead the way in addressing climate risk
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Franklin ManchesterRSS
Prior to joining SAS, Franklin held a variety of individual contributor and people leader roles in Property and Casualty Insurance. He began his career as an Associate Agent for Allstate in Boone, NC. In 2005, he joined Nationwide Insurance as a personal lines underwriter. For 17 years at Nationwide, he managed personal lines and commercial lines underwriters, portfolio analysts, sales support teams and sales managers. Additionally, he supported staff operations providing thought leadership, strategy and content for sales executive offices.
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