From: Captive International
In Captive International’s second online panel top female executives discussed what needs to be done—and their own paths into the industry.
Enormous changes have taken place in the captive insurance industry when it comes to female executives reaching new heights, and there are many paths to success within the industry.
That was one of the main messages from the second online panel discussion hosted by Captive International for this edition of Influential Women in Captives. We assembled an panel of outstanding female executives who agreed that much progress had been made, but that more needed to be done if future generations can progress still further.
Renea Louie, chief executive of Pro Group Captive Management Services, highlighted the historical barriers women have faced in the industry. “The captives industry, and insurance in general, has been long dominated by men, presenting significant barriers for women seeking to enter and advance in the field,” Louie explained.
She noted the lack of visibility and representation in leadership roles as a primary obstacle. However, she emphasised the industry’s progress, attributing it to more inclusive hiring practices and mentorship programmes. “The industry’s reliance on hiring practices in the past has changed dramatically,” she said. “Mentorship programmes have taken on a valuable role in our industry.”
