Barbra Katz, chief human resources officer, Crum & Forster, said the insurer's work environment was established well before the pandemic. Katz spoke with AM Best TV at the 7th Annual Emerging Leaders Conference, held in Tampa, Florida.
Feb. 3, 2025
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