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Empowering Women and Fostering Innovation in Insurance

22nd January 2025

Business & Innovation Business Culture Leadership

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In this episode, we sit down with Nadine Kearney, Chief Underwriting Officer for the Specialty Division at Rokstone Underwriting, an award-winning leader with over 15 years of experience in the insurance industry. Nadine shares insights into her career journey, her innovative approach to underwriting, and her passion for driving collaboration across departments to enhance portfolio performance.

Nadine offers her perspective on:

  • Breaking down silos between claims and underwriting: How improving collaboration between teams drives better outcomes and portfolio innovation.
  • Empowering women in insurance: Nadine discusses her commitment to creating a level playing field for women in the industry and why it’s crucial to build a diverse workforce.
  • Attracting the next generation of talent: How the insurance sector can showcase exciting career opportunities to young professionals, offering them a path for growth and impact.
  • Innovation in underwriting: The role of technology and data in shaping the future of underwriting and the importance of balancing innovation with customer-focused outcomes.

Here’s a key insight from Nadine:

“Breaking down silos between claims and underwriting is essential for driving portfolio performance and innovation. It’s about bringing everyone on the journey.”Tune in to hear Nadine’s thoughts on leadership, the role of diversity in innovation, and how the next generation of talent can transform the future of insurance.