Women in Insurance

I just lost another job, and I am starting to think my lack of social awareness is the problem. I always assumed that if I showed up on time and hit my targets, I would be safe. Instead, I keep gettin… more

My old boss okayed me for a work event, but my new manager needs me to stay at my desk and work instead. Now I have to tell the event organizers I can’t make it. How do I let them know without making … more

One person on my team is accurate but much slower, and it’s starting to show when everyone else clears files faster. I’m debating whether to push for speed or accept that their work is cleaner than mo… more

A coworker asks me to review their enrollments before submission almost every day because I “catch things,” and now I feel like I’m double-checking someone else’s job constantly. I said yes at first, … more

I built a monthly reporting file that 3 teams now rely on, and I’m getting pinged almost daily to explain small changes or fix issues that aren’t really mine. It’s starting to take time away from my a… more

A broker I work with keeps sending submissions at 4–5pm and expecting next-day turnaround, even though this has happened at least 6 times this month. My manager says to protect the relationship, but i… more

I’ve been handling about 110 open claims consistently, and my manager asked if I’d be open to taking on complex claims to “build toward senior.” The issue is I’m already working late a few nights a we… more

I’m finally ready to leave a toxic environment after two years. My boss is 2,000 miles away, so everything is remote. I dread the thought of a face-to-face resignation over Zoom. Would it be terrible … more

How do you handle it when a client thinks you're just the assistant? I walked into a meeting today, and the guy asked when the agent was showing up. It's just frustrating when you're actua… more

I built a reporting process that saves time, and now every small issue with that report comes straight back to me even when other people could troubleshoot it themselves. It is gotten to the point whe… more

I was offered a move into large loss claims, which comes with better long-term earning potential, but everyone keeps warning me that once you move there the stress level changes completely and it is h… more

My manager wants me to start taking on a more difficult broker book because they think it will help position me for promotion, but the person who had it before me looked burned out all the time and le… more

I’m trying to decide whether staying on the client side longer helps more than moving toward production sooner. The upside looks very different depending on which direction you choose, but so does the… more

A few people have suggested I move into a specialty line because that’s where they say longer term growth is better. I can see the logic, but I also know how much time it took to feel confident where … more

What’s the gender mix like in your office? Mine is mostly men, and then I go home to my husband and three sons. I’m really starting to feel how much I miss having more women in my life, and considerin… more

Any moms here? I'm always so drowned with work, even at home, that I feel constant guilt about being a terrible parent to my kids. I'm sure the obvious solution is to manage my workload better… more

Are flexible schedules common in underwriting and claims roles now? I've been trying to find a remote or hybrid job and it feels impossible. This isn't even a want anymore - I'm a single m… more

Are there others here in their 40s? What are you doing about the constant tiredness? I got bloodwork done, and it's mostly normal apart from low thyroid levels, which I'm already taking medica… more

I feel like half my job now is chasing missing info and fixing submission issues instead of actually underwriting. The ratio has flipped over time. I know every role has admin creep, but this feels ex… more

Our claim counts keep creeping up a little every year and it’s never framed as a change, just the new normal. What used to feel manageable now feels like survival mode most weeks. No one says it out l… more

Started interviewing and got asked versions of why I’m leaving and I realized I don’t have a clean answer. I’m not miserable, just kind of done. That sounds weak even though it’s true. How do you expl… more

Moms on the bowl, what are you meal prepping for your kids? I'm tired of being the mom who's too busy to make actual meals for my children, and I'd love to start off with some ideas for si… more

How are you managing the pressure to always be “on” for clients? I love the relationship side of this industry, but the expectation of constant availability is getting heavy. I'd love some ideas o… more

Curious how other women in insurance are navigating career growth in what still feels like a very traditional industry. Growth almost feels like a distant dream now. What has actually helped you get n… more

Do you feel that looks matter in being able to get a job? I don't know if this is my lack of self-confidence talking, but I've been feeling like the reason I can't land a job is that I don… more

Where do you get your most fruitful prospects? From the marketing team or cold calling?

Does anyone else buy their work clothes from places like Shien? I know the quality of these items aren't great but for the prices, they do the job.

How feminine do you dress for interviews? I go all out, heels, makeup, updo. It is crazy because I never put that much time into my appearance for work.

What non surgical steps are everyone taking to make themselves look younger? I don't think my moisturizers are doing the trick.

How long did it take you to feel like you knew what you were doing or that you were good at your job? I've been doing this for three years, and I'm still not sure I'm doing it well.

Another weekend is coming to an end, and I'm not ready for a new week. I'm still so exhausted from last week. How are you holding up? Are you ready to tackle a new week?

I haven't worked for a single company where I get to see women in the director level. Are any of you directors? What compromises/effort/sacrifices did it take for you to get to that level? It woul… more

Could someone explain to me what underwriting associate/assistant positions entail? I'm really interested in having a career in insurance but I don't have the best educational background so I … more

Does anyone else feel like a bad mom? I'm so exhausted when I get back home and can never find the energy to put together a wholesome meal for my kids. So they're getting quick meals I put tog… more

I feel like my office is so populated with men, and on the weekends, I have no time to meet with my female friends because I have other responsibilities to catch up on. I genuinely miss and crave bein… more

As an insurance manager, I’m constantly juggling how to keep our policies competitive and appealing to customers, and also managing risk to avoid big claim losses. Just last month, we faced a tricky s… more

I have a job I love and has given me flexibility with my kids. Recently, there are mumblings of further RTO and no one knows what flexibility will look like. I received a remote offer for more money. … more