We have put the company back on the right track. What we needed next was to hire more talented people. It is difficult to attract the necessary talent and expertise to facilitate a turnaround in its earliest stages. But with perseverance and luck, we began to attract talent to Seibels Bruce. In a turnaround situation, you are forced to work on many fronts simultaneously.
Pace is important, and people set the pace.
So it's imperative that you hire good people. When we hire, we look less for technical skills and more for attitude, flexibility, zest for life, and humor. We have hired many people from in and outside the insurance industry. We need people who can listen to, and come to grips with, the needs and expectations of our customers, the financial community, and our shareholders. The University of South Carolina and the entire Columbia community have given Seibels Bruce a second chance.