In this episode of Humanizing Insurance, host Daniel Grimwood Bird engages in a compelling conversation with Curtis Goldsborough, a dynamic figure in the insurance industry known for blending humor with insightful industry commentary on platforms like LinkedIn.
Curtis shares his unconventional path into insurance, starting from his early aspirations in computer science, through ministry, media, and finally into insurance.
Highlighting his meteoric rise from an entry-level role to becoming the president of an underwriting inspection company, Curtis emphasizes the importance of soft skills, practical experience, and empathy in leadership.
He passionately discusses the industry's shift towards predictive prevention over reactive measures, the need for consumer education, and his creative outlet, 'LO$$ RATIO', which merges humor and critical issues.
Curtis' journey underscores the necessity of evolving industry practices to benefit society as a whole, while also offering a glimpse into his personal life and parental aspirations
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