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Give Diligence Its Due
29 May 2008:
Aspirat Primo Fortuna Labori (Fortune Smiles Upon Our First Effort)
It is often said that insurance is a relationship business. Perhaps no other segment of the business illustrates this truism better than program business.
Insurers Let Down Their Hair But Maintain Kilt Decorum
26 Apr 2008:
It didn't look good on the crowded elevator ride up to the ninth floor at City Place II Thursday, given the shoulder-to-shoulder sea of dark suits and corporate quiet.
But once the doors opened, the din began signaling "party time," courtesy of partners George "Geo" Estes, Dawne Ware and Kevin Costello, who were celebrating their new insurance company, Sparta, and its tony new digs in Hartford.
SPARTA Chairman George L. Estes III Profiled in Risk & Insurance Magazine
19 Mar 2008: The March 2008 issue of Risk & Insurance magazine included a prominent feature article, “The Wolf and His Pack,” profiling Geo Estes, co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of SPARTA Insurance Company. The article addresses Mr. Estes professional background, business philosophy, and the key attributes that he believes drive the success of SPARTA.
Try A Little More TLC For Your ART
20 Nov 2007: During my travels it is surprising to hear so many stories of one-sided negotiations, channel conflict, miscommunication (or no communication!) and unclear decision-making processes.
