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Master of All Universes - Wall Street Journal Article
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The insurance-company boss has used triathlons to motivate workers. The company pays entry fees and hotel costs for employees who take part in Ironman races, covers half the cost of gym memberships and allows lunchtime workouts. Three times a week, Mr. Maguire leads a group of managers in early-morning bike rides and midday pool sessions. So far, he says, about 100 employees have entered distance runs, and about 12 others will compete in triathlons this year. "If you can challenge yourself physically, that has overflow into the business world."
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BusinessWeek Online And Now, The Chief Endurance Officer
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- "I was the instigator," says Maguire, 45, who has finished five Ironman events since taking up the sport a decade ago. He inspired other officers to follow in his footsteps and hopes that the fitness culture will catch on with the rest of his 1,100 employees. Besides reimbursing them for gym membership and giving them a longer lunch hour if they work out, the company sponsors several races, including the Ironman World Championships.
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Forbes.com Overachieving Underwriter
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- I think I enjoy the sense of personal accomplishment--looking at my times and trying to continually improve my times to do better each year. I've got two brothers that do this with me, so to beat my younger brothers is always a thrill! The real enjoyment is in the preparation and in the day-to-day commitment and discipline you have to maintain in order to get to the starting line.
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PHLY President & CEO to open the NASDAQ
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Smart Business One-on-One Interview With Jamie Maguire
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- Up-close customer contact leads to personalized products. Just ask Jamie Maguire, who understands the nonprofit sector as well as he knows insurance. And as a result, Meals on Wheels, soup kitchens, mental health facilities and a gamut of do-good organizations turn to Philadelphia Insurance Cos. for policy packages that make sense for social services.
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Philadelphia Inquirer Company's triathletes chip in to fight cancer
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- "We're thrilled to be a part of it," Maguire said. "The job Children's Hospital does is spectacular. They are a first-class operation and their research into cancer is unparalleled."
