Blazing the Way: Women Leading Insurance

Agency Nation Radio

In honor of women’s history month, Toni Jones, Vice President of Transportation Marketing, Palomar Insurance, and member of the Big “I” National Young Agents Committee sits down with a cast of remarkable leaders who are blazing the way for women in their organizations and the insurance industry. On this episode of Agency Nation Radio hear from Angela Ripley, President VW Brown Insurance Services and Big “I” Executive Committee Member; Courtney Rains, Chief Marketing Officer, Applied Systems and Crista Walker, VP, Agent Engagement & Technology at Liberty Mutal Insurance. Liberty Mutual research shows that while 85% of women who work on the frontline can picture themselves as a leader at an agency, fewer than one-third of agency principals and owners are women. Together the women talk about the disconnect and how to create leadership opportunities for women in the insurance industry. What can organizations and individuals do to be more intentional in helping women grow into leadership roles? How can women take steps to rid imposter syndrome? How do women start conversations that help them get a seat at the table and the position they deserve to create a rewarding future in insurance? Additionally, the group discusses data on the division of labor at home, who are making financial decisions for families when it comes to supporting personal lines clients. The group talks about how self-awareness and grace-- both are critical to growth. Tune in and be inspired to blaze a future that’s good for women—because women are good for business. Agency Nation Radio is where insurance professionals turn on the mic and share unscripted stories about leadership, technology, marketing, success, and failure—stories that helped make them the professionals they are today. From main street USA to the pages of Independent Agent magazine—we’ve got the stories you want to hear. Catch Agency Nation Radio on your favorite streaming platform or visit iamagazine.com/podcasts. Toni Jones, Vice President Transportation Marketing, Palomar Insurance, and member of the Big “I” National Young Agents Committee https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni-jones-mba-cic-crm-cisr-trs-star-b6759b2b/ Angela Ripley, President VW Brown Insurance Services and Big “I” Executive Committee Member https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelakokoskoripley/ Courtney Rains, Chief Marketing Officer, Applied Systems https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-rains-a0543715/ Crista Walker, VP, Agent Engagement & Technology, Liberty Mutal Insurance https://www.linkedin.com/in/crista-walker-0bb6a327/ https://www.iamagazine.com/strategies/5-practical-ways-to-create-more-leadership-opportunities-for-women-in-insurance https://www.agentforthefuture.com/womenininsurance/