Chris Wheal is an award-winning business and finance journalist who has edited Insurance Times and worked for the 180-yearold insurance paper Post Magazine (the first magazine ever sent by post).
Chris has edited financial websites for AOL and others. Chris has also done voluntary work for the Worshipful Company of Insurers and has worked for the Chartered Insurance Institute’s journal.
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