What does the upcoming acquisition of insurer Alleghany Corp. for $11.6 billion dollars by Berkshire Hathaway have to do with Pampered Chef parties? It's all about having the cash to take advantage of opportunities. You probably think you have to be Warren Buffett to have 'cash-on-hand' to build your future. You can also make a difference in your financial future with a simple loan against a mutually-owned whole life insurance policy. That's what Doris Christopher did. She was the founder of The Pampered Chef.