{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Insurance Leadership and the Power of Culture with Pat Gallagher","description":"J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr., is the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer at Gallagher. He began his career as an intern in 1972, worked his way to Chief Executive Officer, and, in 2006, was appointed Chairman of the Board. In 2003, Mr. Gallagher joined the board of trustees of The Institutes. In this episode of In the Know, Chris Hampshire and Pat discuss his successful career, his perspective on where the insurance industry is today, and where it is heading in the future.   Key Takeaways \u25cf Pat\u2019s successful career started with a fire and an internship. \u25cf The definitive culture at Gallagher. \u25cf Attributes of desirable acquisitions. \u25cf Pat\u2019s message to anyone considering a career in insurance. \u25cf The number one attribute of a successful leader. \u25cf Questions Pat asks himself when making big decisions. \u25cf A five-year look to the future of the industry. \u25cf Pat\u2019s advice to his early-career self.   In the Know podcast theme music written and performed by James Jones, CPCU, and Kole Shuda of the band If-Then.   To learn more about the CPCU Society, its membership, and educational offerings, tools, and programs, please visit CPCUSociety.org.   Follow the CPCU Society on social media: X (Twitter): @CPCUSociety Facebook: @CPCUSociety LinkedIn: @The Institutes CPCU Society Instagram: @the_cpcu_society   Quotes \u25cf \u201cCulture is the most important attribute to success or failure.\u201d \u25cf \u201cInsurance is the greatest business on the planet.\u201d \u25cf \u201cAnyone can find a way to have a positive influence in the insurance industry.\u201d   ","author_name":"IN-the-Know","author_url":"http:\/\/cpcusociety.libsyn.com\/website","html":"