IN OCTOBER, Hugh B. McGowan, CPCU, president and CEO of McGowan Insurance Group, was inaugurated as the new president of the CPCU Society. The society has about 27,000 members, representing all disciplines within the insurance industry. Among them are some 4,500 independent agents.

McGowan Insurance Group, which is located in Indianapolis, was founded nearly 75 years ago by Mr. McGowan's father. Mr. McGowan's son, Hugh M. McGowan, CPCU, is vice president and represents the third generation of the family to manage the agency.

Recently we talked with Mr. McGowan about his plans for his year at the helm of the CPCU Society. Following is an edited transcript of that conversation.

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