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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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