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I Did Not Get the Job
A little while ago, I applied for an internal position I really, really wanted. It meshed well with my skills and enthusiasm for insurance. It also would have helped me grow in ways that I would not have thought possible this early on in my career. I did some interview prep, including mock interviews, and
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Profiles in Risk – 124: Louis Ziskin, Founder of Dropin
In this episode of Profiles in Risk, I had the pleasure to speak with Louis Ziskin, founder of Dropin. Dropin is pioneering the use of on-demand drone and video usage for claims and inspections. Dropin has 6 million “droperators” covering 56 countries. Aside from this, Louis has an inspirational story that you’ll want to hear. LISTEN HERE: OR WATCH
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