Patrick Hindert, Jd, Cssc is a Vice President of New Business Development at Independent Life. Colleagues describe them as "Patrick Hindert is one of the top industry leaders in structured settlements - both in the law and in the use of Web 2.0 technologies to transform business practices. Peter Drucker argued that one of the top qualities of an effective executive is a focus on opportunity rather than on solving problems. Patrick is a keen strategic thinker who understands how to translate changes in the law, regulations, and technology innovations into new business opportunities. Top qualities: savvy systems thinker, focus on opportunities and outcomes, customer value creation, courtesy"