Women in Insurance

A shorter workday sounds amazing except weekend hours have jumped. Is this flexibility or just work following us everywhere? Hybrid employees seem to have the longest days..so much for balance. Do you fee… more

I’m at a point where I’d take more flexibility over a raise, but I don’t know how to bring it up without sounding like I’m less committed. Has anyone successfully negotiated remote work, hybrid schedu… more

I've been married 3 months and still haven't changed my name on all my professional communications...is it bad that I don't really want to? I don't see the harm in just continuing to u… more

If you’ve taken maternity leave, how much time did you actually need vs. what you got? I know everyone’s experience is different, but I’m given 12 weeks thinking of doing little longer. Did you feel r… more

My living room has been a ‘temporary’ mess for years. I love the idea of sending pics to a designer and getting an actual plan. Has anyone used Havenly, Modsy, or another online service? How was the exper… more

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I love working in insurance, but I don’t want to spend my whole career processing claims or writing policies. I’d love to get into product development, risk management, or even insuretech, but I’m not… more

How do you all fit in quality time with your kids while working full time and also juggling their busy school/sports schedules? Most days I feel more like a family manager than a mom, shuffling everyo… more

How do you all stay on top of it without feeling like a full-time laundress? I tried the "one load a day" method, but somehow that turned into "one pile a day that I forget in the washe… more

Rate cuts as early as June? Weird, I’ve also read arguments that keeping rates high is necessary to avoid a second inflation wave. Meanwhile, mortgage rates and loan costs are still brutal. At this point,… more

Sunday: the day I try to relax but somehow end up pre-stressing about the week's chaos. Does anyone actually achieve that lazy Sunday vibe, or do you struggle with anxiety as well?

Being in the insurance industry for a while now, I’ve seen the shift from traditional face-to-face selling to more online tools. I try to build relationships through digital platforms, but it’s hard t… more

Okay, mamas with multiples - how did things change for you once baby #2 came into the picture? I'm about to have my second, and I'm just trying to mentally prepare. Is it true that the second … more

If you have a long (or longish) commute to work, can you share what you do in the mornings, including what you do with your kids? I’m in the suburbs but there are several opportunities in a major cit… more

Has anyone been able to cure burnout without doing something drastic like quitting? I’ve been doing this job for a while but lately it feels like I’m constantly on edge, and mentally exhausted.. not s… more

I love my job and almost all the individuals that I work with are awesome. However, how do you guys deal with people that are just a walking ball of toxicity? I find myself avoiding conversations that… more

I tried to go on a social media cleanse for a week to ‘reset’ my mental health...took 3 days to cave. Am I just addicted to my phone? Anyone else been on a ‘cleanse’ and actually stuck to it? What mad… more

I’ve been managing my diabetes for years and now I’m hit with PCOS too? It feels like my body’s throwing every possible health issue at me. How do you juggle managing multiple chronic conditions witho… more

I've been thinking about how to do a slight pivot into underwriting. What is the best way to gain the skills and knowledge to move into that path?

Im a catastrophe adjuster and I am 5 months pregnant and just found out last week I have to completely come off all of my medications on March 1st. Medications for adhd, bipolar disorder and anxiety/d… more

I’m dealing with dry, frizzy hair, and no matter what I try, it never seems to look sleek. Anyone with curly or wavy hair have go-to products or techniques to keep it smooth and hydrated without weigh… more

I am scheduled for a virtual interview for a manager of provider relations position. What should I expect? STAR formatted questions? What should I understand about the culture. How is the onboarding e… more

I’ve been trying to stick to a healthier diet, but there’s always some snack I just can’t resist. I feel like I’m doing great all day, then boom—snack attack! How do you all avoid falling into this tr… more

I'm so out of the loop when it comes to interview attire these days. I’ve been working from home for so long and my office has become more casual post-pandemic. I’m wondering what’s appropriate fo… more

Hi ladies! I'm currently seeking a medpay position. Thanks!

Managers, how are y’all handling this workload? This article says managers are 40% more likely to feel overworked, and I believe it. I feel like I’m constantly putting out fires, managing expectations fro… more

I noticed a lot of my non-clinical, mid-management colleagues are migrating to Humana. Any idea why? What is their history regarding layoffs?

Am I the only one who feels more exhausted after PTO? I took a week off, came back to triple the emails, a to-do list longer than before, and somehow I’m behind on things I wasn’t even assigned to. Wh… more

Apparently, being good at your job means you get to do everyone’s job. I made the mistake of being efficient, and now I’m picking up the slack for multiple people… with no raise, no promotion, and no … more

Anyone here work with men who love commenting on what you wear? It's always something, "Date after work?" "Oh I see its casual Friday!" Really not a fan 😒 and it doesn't s… more

Will not participating in office get-togethers and company events hurt me career-wise? I've typically avoided them, just really not into spending more time at work than I have to, I'd rather b… more