Navigating Gender Bias In The Insurance Industry With Sarah Muniz

Sarah Muniz has been in the insurance industry for over 20 years working on the agency side as a Customer Service Representative, Producer within aggregators and insurtech.  Her time in insurance has been both rewarding and frustrating. The rewarding part is in helping others as she increases her knowledge about insurance while also supporting her family in one of the most stable industries.  The frustration comes from numerous glass ceilings and a general gender bias within the industry. While working in the industry, one of the main hot topics has been the lack of talent in insurance.  This has been a constant cause of concern for her because after doing research and discussing the topic with others we have plenty of undiscovered talent right under the leadership's nose. Episode Highlights: How did you get into the insurance industry? (1:15) Working with a not-so-nice insurance agent. (6:16) What was going through your head when the “egg scenario” came into play? (10:39) What it was like to leave a boss who treated her like a criminal. (16:14) How she found out why she got fired? (22:26) How the loss of her job affected her and her husband. (28:14) Why it’s so difficult to be a woman within the insurance industry. (34:35) What message of empowerment do you have for women today? (39:37) Everyone has a different story and everyone can learn something from someone else. (44:11) Key Takeaway: "We are usually inspired by people in our lives about whom we do not speak. We see a reflection from them of what we want to become. Radiate that light and aura to drive away negative practices like racism, gender bias, and inequality by speaking up and informing your community that such situations exist and must be changed." Resources: LinkedIn Website