The first stories I can remember as a child were Aesop's fables.You know, those classic tales, like “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” and“The Tortoise and the Hare,” that provided moral lessons disguisedas entertainment, sometimes ironic, sometimes frightening. As weget older, we tend to forget those stories, so busy with ‘to do’lists, family obligations, and work deadlines.

But every now and then, we hear a story that makes us standstill, take stock and perhaps learn a lesson—even gain perspectiveon our lives, both personal and professional. Let me tell you sucha story—a true story—about a claims adjuster named Jack.* As aprovider of voluntary benefits programs, you might find that itmakes an impact on how you value insurance.

Jack and His Motorboat: A Cautionary Tale

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