While women have made significant progress advancing their careers in the insurance industry, many still encounter barriers when progressing to senior leadership. The transition from mid-career success to executive influence often requires a different set of strategies, networks, and mindsets.

In this panel, senior leaders and board members will share their journeys – highlighting the pivotal moments, risks, and missteps that shaped their careers. Beyond experience and performance, the discussion will explore a critical question: what is it that makes someone a leader in the eyes of others? Panelists will examine the role of confidence, credibility, and leadership presence – and how these qualities influence whether an individual is trusted, followed, and ultimately seen as ready for greater responsibility.