Swett & Crawford CEO: Market is challenging but he’s committed to growth
Neal Abernathy, president and CEO of Swett & Crawford, admits it’s a challenge to sustain growth in a softening insurance market, but his company is committed to expanding its product line and seeking new opportunities. In an interview with Insurance Journal’s Stephanie Jones, Abernathy discusses his strategies for growth, taxation issues, federal involvement in insurance, and more.
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