What Makes What I Do Worthwhile
Feeling depressed at the adverse media reaction that the insurance industry received following the Queensland floods of 2011, culminating with the socially irresponsible and completely undeserved Shonky Award handed out by Choice Magazine; it made me think how on earth can I get people to understand the importance of risk management and insurance?
Insurance is not taught in schools or in most university courses, including for professionals such as lawyers and accountants. This prompted me to write two books, one for adults and one for school children, in amongst handing many of the flood claims.
Both books have been really well received, with copies of the children’s book selling worldwide, of which I am considering making it a free eBook moving forward. Furthermore, a chap I started my career with wants to get it out to school children in third world countries and I look forward to working with him on that.
While attending the Insurance Advisernet Conference this week I was shown this photograph (see below) that a broker took of her child being introduced to Mr Owl. It really touched a nerve with me and I hope it puts a smile on your face.
I love the photo and am so pleased the broker took the time to take it and show it to me. Thank you.
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