Why did you decide to join RISE? We are constantly hearing about the talent crisis that the Insurance Industry is experiencing, and RISE is doing something about it. I joined RISE because I want to be part of the solution. I am passionate about supporting other young professionals with the resources and education that they […]
What in your career really prepared you to be in the position you are now? Marlen: Definitely my communication skills. I have always enjoyed speaking to people to help my knowledge grow. I use communication to help the business owners and agents I work with. Communication is a must in strengthening our partnership. Veronica: There […]
Has it been difficult to bring your authentic self to work while working in the insurance industry? Tom: I’ve been very fortunate to work with and for people who have been supportive and inclusive during my career so far. In my current day-to-day, I rarely feel as though I cannot be myself, but that has […]
By: Stephanie Hawkins – Production Underwriter, AmFed Q: What is underwriting? A: In short, underwriting is a thorough analysis of a risk and the type(s) of exposure(s) connected with that risk for insurance pricing purposes. Q: What role do underwriters play in insurance? Why are they important? A: Underwriters play a very important role in […]
What is the best career advice you’ve ever received? Paul Bi: Just because you can’t measure the ROI of something, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it. What’s the ROI of hugging your mom?”. This thought comes from the late Tony Hsieh, former Zappos CEO. While this piece of advice wasn’t directly given to me, it […]
Gracemarie Mende Senior Technical Claims Account Manager of Watford US, Arch Insurance Group In a past life, I was a special education teacher. I spent years looking to help develop others and I’ve always had a passion for personal growth and development. Regardless of how long you’ve been in a position, its always important to […]
By: Austin Tucker, Sr. Underwriting Product Manager – Verisk Do you remember learning multiplication in grade school? It was probably a challenging experience, and it may have taken you a while to figure out that dreaded multiplication table. Yet, you didn’t fret because the teachers gave tools to help you learn this new skill. While […]
How would you describe your leadership style? Do you see it as different from your male counterparts? Katie: I have a visionary leadership style, driving results and change by setting my vision and inspiring others to come along on the journey with me. I provided my teams the autonomy and empowerment to drive their own […]
Megan Nelson Analytics Consultant, Gallagher Bassett I am passionate about innovation because it is something anyone can do and it can improve your life and the lives of others. Many have the perception that innovation is coming up with the “next big thing” but there are so many ways be innovative on a smaller scale, […]
What advice would you give yourself just starting out in the insurance industry? Barry: There are so many things! If I had to pick one, it would be to focus on being a better communicator, both written and verbal. So much of our success depends on how well we communicate with peers, our leaders, business partners […]
