August 08, 2023
As I take the reins here at CLM Magazine, I’ve thought a lot about what this magazine means to me and to CLM’s membership. Before I get into that, though, a brief introduction is in order: I am CLM’s new director of content. While I’ve only recently stepped into this role, I am no stranger to CLM, having served as its managing editor for the past six years. Over that time, I have edited Construction Claims and rode shotgun with Eric Gilkey here on CLM Magazine, where I helped recruit and edit the amazing content that you—our membership—have created.
Over my career, I have worked on a number of publications; many of them covered the insurance industry. What makes this one special, though, is its purpose. CLM Magazine is an extension of CLM and shares its mission.
CLM exists to serve the needs of the claims and litigation professionals who make up our membership. Through our events, we provide forums for all of you to come together, network, and talk about shared challenges and solutions. Through our learning opportunities, we assist you in gaining the expertise you need to become knowledgeable and successful professionals. Through speaking opportunities, we help you demonstrate that knowledge and establish yourselves as thought leaders and experts in your fields.
Similarly, CLM Magazine fosters that all-important communication and collaboration among claims and litigation professionals by often pairing members and fellows as article co-authors. Like CLM’s events and learning opportunities, the magazine serves as a forum for you to gain knowledge and share strategies and solutions to meet today’s biggest challenges. And because CLM members and fellows are not only our readers, but also our authors, we provide opportunities for professionals at all stages of their careers to build their personal brands and become thought leaders in their fields.
So, what does this magazine mean to me? Quite simply, it’s an honor to be a part of what I’ve outlined above. I look forward to helping CLM achieve its goal of meeting your professional development needs. If I can help the more experienced among you pass on your knowledge and help those of you just beginning your professional journeys to launch your careers, then this role promises to be a most fulfilling one.
Phil Gusman
Director of Content