Women in Insurance

Any director level women in this group in personal lines? What’s a fair salary for this level? What’s typical bonus % or other comp?

I’m in a small brokerage where the culture revolves around happy hours and late-night drinking. Honestly, that’s just not my thing. I don’t drink much, and I’d rather spend evenings recharging. But I’… more

A recruiter contacted me about a reinsurance role that would bump me up to AVP and pay around $125K (I’m currently at $98K). It feels like the kind of opportunity that only comes around once or twice … more

I’m a 32-year-old senior underwriter in Chicago making $94K. Last week, I learned that a male colleague who’s only been here 3 years (I’m at 6) is pulling in $108K for the same role. I’m honestly furi… more

I’ve been in property claims for 7 years, and now I’m being offered a Claims Manager role. It sounds exciting, but honestly, the bump is only about $7,500 (from $83K to $90.5K), and everyone keeps war… more

Does anyone else feel like insurance gets a bad rap? I’ve been in commercial property underwriting for 8 years, and people constantly say it’s “boring” or “soul-sucking.” But last year, I helped a sma… more

For anyone with anxiety and depression, have you tried a medication that has minimal side effects? Trying to find one without weight gain is really hard. Trying to find one that helps seems impossible… more

My partner and I have been together for years, but between work, parenting, and just life, it feels like we’re running on autopilot sometimes. We love each other, but I miss the deeper conversations a… more

I know what to do to lose weight - eat better, move more, yada yada, but staying consistent is where I fall apart. I’ll be “good” for a week, then one stressful day throws it all off. What helped you … more

I used to be proud of being the “go-to” person at work, but now it feels like I’m just the dumping ground for whatever no one else wants to deal with. I’m trying to set boundaries, but every time I pu… more

I’ve worked in life insurance operations for almost a decade and have started thinking about what’s next. I’m curious if a move into product or customer experience would be a stretch or a natural evol… more

Working moms of newborns, do you breastfeed? I'm due late may and still haven't decided! Curious what your experience has been and how you make it work? I'm in a hybrid role so I spend 2 d… more

Spring cleaning is officially underway in my house… kind of. I’ve got a pile of clothes on my bed I swear I’ll go through tonight, but I keep second-guessing everything. What’s your process for decidi… more

I’m going on maternity leave soon, and my husband and I are taking our leave back-to-back to stretch coverage. I’ll be home first, then he’ll take over. We also have a toddler, which makes me a little… more

👀 You ever witness something at work that made you say “there’s no way this is real life”? Maybe someone rage-quit mid-Zoom, or your boss sent something very not-safe-for-work to the whole team. This… more

For the women out there balancing a job and everything else life throws at you—how are you prioritizing your wellness lately? I’ve realized I don’t always need a big wellness plan, just small habits t… more

I’m curious for those of you that are newer parents - how do you juggle paying for childcare / your other expenses while still hitting your savings goals and having some fun money? I want to start a f… more

Anyone know how compensation varies between different segments of commercial underwriting? I’ve heard that moving from smaller accounts to mid-market or larger clients comes with a noticeable salary b… more

I would love to get some feedback from you ladies who have held both leadership positions with and without direct reports. Some days when I start work, I want to do just that. Add a leader with direct… more

I love my job and the challenges it brings, but I constantly feel guilty about what I miss at home. I’m a working mom trying to be present in both worlds, but the mental load is real. Even when I’m wi… more

Are there companies out there that still appreciate their employees and want to do the right thing for employees who deserve it?

Okay, real talk: how do you make friends as an adult woman? Between work, parenting, and just life, I feel like I blinked and suddenly all my friendships became text-based and surface-level. I miss th… more

My boss is 100% the Cheerleader type, they're super motivating, full of energy... but also, kind of all over the place constantly changing priorities and never clear on what they actually want. Does y… more

How many of you handle the finances in your relationship? I’m asking because my husband is a great partner, but when it comes to budgeting and bills, it’s not his strength. I’ve been thinking it might… more

Let’s do a goal check-in 👀 What’s one thing you’re working toward this week, month, or year - and how are you making it happen? Personal or professional, big or small, I’d love to hear what’s keeping… more

Good morning. I need some advice. I have a presentation at work today and I've never spoken in front of a large crowd before. What are some things that you've done to help with anxiety in situ… more

I’ve never felt so conflicted between personal and professional boundaries. I took a short leave for severe morning sickness and came back to a lot of well-meaning check-ins from my manager and teamma… more

Have you ever held back feedback at work because it didn’t feel safe? I’ve definitely found myself sugarcoating my opinions or staying silent altogether, especially after seeing others punished for being … more

Do you feel pressured to have a 'bounce back' body after pregnancy?" I had my baby eight months ago, and I still don’t feel like I recognize myself in the mirror. People keep saying thing… more

More and more, I’m seeing people say they’re ‘off’ but still respond to emails or calls, and I’ve started doing it too. I don’t know if it’s because of remote work or just the culture of being always-… more

I’m thinking about transitioning into a different area of insurance but not sure how to make the switch. Have any of you successfully moved from underwriting to claims, sales to risk management, or an… more