While we see many women working in the insurance sector, research shows that they are not always well represented in leadership positions. For this reason, we have launched our ‘Women in Insurance’ initiative.
We highlight different profiles of inspiring women. Through each profile, we see the variety of career paths and roles that are on offer within the profession, as well as what makes a career in this sector rewarding.
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Feature articles (6)
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When I was a student I got the consumer law virus and I haven’t really looked back since.
As Director General of BEUC, your work is all about championing the rights of consumers across a wide range of topics. What drew you to this area of work to?It all started with this strong commitment to the concept of justice, even when I was a child. Unsurprisingly, I went to law school and when...
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I am contributing to the European project every day
The European project has always been close to Nathalie Berger’s heart.While completing her PhD, Nathalie was involved in both Team Europe and the European Movement. Having missed one opportunity to take part in a competition, she so did not hesitate at the next opportunity and was successful...
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What made me stay in insurance? Interest, dedication and coincidence.
Starting at the beginning, how did you decide on a career in insurance? Was it an intentional choice, or rather something that you found your way to?My first job as an economist was in the reporting and analysis division of the Norwegian FSA (Finanstilsynet). I had little specific knowledge about...
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Insurance is far from boring. There is a richness and diversity that is often overlooked.
Having studied economics and finance, an interest in finance and financial reporting and the accompanying challenges of understanding businesses through their balance sheets drew Patricia to PriceWaterhouse Coopers. Here, her client list grew to include insurance companies, where the complexity of...
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Working in insurance combines a unique set of different expertise and skills.
Starting at the beginning, how did you decide on a career in insurance? Was it an intentional choice, or rather something that you found your way to?In the beginning it happened by accident really. Let me explain. I was offered a role in the legal department of the Swiss Insurance Supervisory...
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I didn’t choose insurance. Insurance chose me.
Having studied management, the natural path for Ana Teresa would be into consulting or auditing. In fact, this was nearly the case, as a traineeship with Deloitte took Ana Teresa into consulting and New York.And then insurance supervision came calling. ‘I received a call from the HR department of...
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