The Lead Story.

I think the best way to conclude Insurance Advocate’s 123rd consecutive year of serving the industry is to run the article that appears on page 3, describing the industry’s generosity and service. We presented a similar message last issue in the IFNY story on the new charitable initiative the Federation has undertaken. It’s a story not communicated as loudly or sensationaly as the unpleasant stories often are. Insurance professionals do step up, show up, and “cough up” faithfully the billions of dollars that are due to clients and they follow that with even more dollars to serve our society voluntarily. And then there is the billion dollar value in the time and volunteer service that distinguishes insurance professionals at every level. We are proud to be a part of it, especially at Christmas when our entire society shows its best. We wish a New Year of abundant blessings to all of our readers.

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