BIA 2014 – Achievement Award: Barry Smith
The Ageas Group chief operating officer is "passionate about what he does"
Barry Smith of Ageas, centre, collects his award from Joe Pendle of ISO
Few leaders in the insurance industry have combined a reputation for tough decision-making with being universally well-liked to
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