#94 - Samantha Ridgewell: Cultivating the Next Generation of Insurance Leaders

This episode is a must-watch for anyone curious about the vibrant opportunities in insurance as we dive into the captivating industry with Samantha Ridgewell. Discover her accidental yet inspiring journey into the industry, the mission behind Empower Development, and innovative strategies to attract and educate a new generation. EPISODE LINKS: Sam’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantharidgewell/ Sam’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/samantha-ridgewell-insurance Empower Development: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empower-development/ Empower Talks Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ak4XbFHNWGYgX3hJIhEAc?si=38fdf9de39a34ec8 Your Free Insurance Starter Kit: https://empowerdevelopment.teachable.com/p/your-insurance-starter-kit M97 Reinsurance Revision Course: https://empowerdevelopment.teachable.com/p/m97 CONNECT WITH US: Website: ⁠https://www.supercede.com⁠  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supercedehq Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/SupercedeHQ⁠  YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SupercedeHQ⁠  RSS Feed: ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/7e741c8c/podcast/rss⁠  Say Hello: ⁠[email protected]⁠ OUTLINE & TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro (01:17) Sam’s Reinsurance Beginnings (02:48) The Lloyd’s Market (04:48) Introducing Insurance as a Career (07:30) TikTok for Insurance (11:35) Benefits of Authentic Content (13:50) Reasons for Talent Shortages (16:24) New Ways of Learning (25:10) Networking Groups for Training (29:05) Effects of a Talent Shortage (31:20) Remote Vs. Hybrid (35:44) Flexible Working’s Impact on the City (39:49) Company Ethos & Career Progression (41:14) Incentives for In-Person Work