Mike McGavick Quotations

We brought Safeco back from the brink of failure.

Senator McCain is the very role model of an independent voice who is willing to speak out against the partisan nonsense that happens in the nation's capital.

Sen. Stevens has been coming to Washington for decades. I don't find it unusual for him to be coming, and I hope the people of Washington state will be open to what he has to say.

He is exactly my role model for what a United States senator should be.

I though it appropriate ... that I drop by and let him know that it was my view that changing the Magnuson amendment was unacceptable in my state, and that view crossed all party lines.

I think Senator McCain, by virtue of our longtime association, understands that I ... will be an independent voice for reform in Washington, D.C. He could use more like-minded people to help him.

We just can't put up with it anymore. The partisan nonsense that is ruining our nation has to stop.

The message from Washingtonians is clear: Their problems are not being solved, and they are tired of senators who only look out for themselves.

I plan to take common sense and stability back to Washington.

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The payroll tax increase was destructive financially, it took what was a close call and made it a bad call,

Those who have gone through a divorce know the pain and special challenges of raising a child under such circumstances.

I have no political ambitions whatsoever. My ambitions are all about what XL can become.

I'm going to explore the possibility that my future work could be in public service rather than corporate work.

My eldest son, Jack, grew up with me as a 'part-time' dad.

You have to understand, I grew up in the shadow of the Safeco tower.

At XL we are continually focused on the rate of change, the increasingly interconnected world and the need to help our clients advance wherever their business occurs.

At XL, we tackle risk like no one else, analyzing deeper and listening closely to our clients to create solutions that unleash the world's capacity to advance. By helping our clients unlock their full potential, we fulfill our own. Our new brand demonstrates this unique outlook and the commitment and value we bring to clients.

From the very first time I talked to Safeco employees, I said the reality was expenses were too high and the reality is two-thirds of our expenses are people, so the reality is there will be effects on people.

The elimination of unnecessary collateral requirements on foreign insurers and reinsurers is not only beneficial for the individual companies, but for the industry as a whole.

The rate of change and innovation occurring across the entire spectrum of society demands that a company like XL utilize the highest level of analytics and information to solve problems for our clients.

There is no progress without risk, and in an environment where change is accelerating, risks are multiplying and businesses are increasingly complex, companies need strong, innovative partners to help manage their risk. Our brand clearly sets XL apart as the strong, innovative partner needed in today's market.

While Safeco's turnaround is one of the greatest things I have ever participated in, the heart-wrenching decisions to let people go will stay with me forever.

XL is a world class brand with very successful insurance, reinsurance and life reinsurance businesses and I look forward to helping it realize its full potential.

By all accounts, the senate race I ran in was a quality race in the wrong year.