Pam Mims – Deputy General Counsel, Amwins Group Inc.

This week on the Everybody Leads podcast, Tim Lupinacci sits down with Pam Mims, Deputy General Counsel of Amwins Group Inc., a leading excess and surplus lines specialty insurance broker. Pam leads and supports various legal initiatives in the insurance industry, with over 20 years of experience. She collaborates with leaders who are navigating high-stakes decisions and managing risks from the boardroom to the courtroom. In her role with Amwins, Pam oversees litigation matters across the company and works closely with the company's brokers and underwriters, with counseling on E&O risk mitigation. She received a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance from Baylor University and a Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law Houston. Pam is passionate about delivering legal excellence and value to her team and organization.Pam shares insights into her leadership journey and approach, from setting clear goals and holding herself accountable to positively dealing with tough lessons. She emphasizes the value of having empathy as a leader and listening to your team. Pam also shares the importance of understanding your why and figuring out the steps you need to take to accomplish it. Other Topics Discussed:Pam’s Leadership JourneyEarly Inspirations Who Encouraged Pam Pam’s Leadership ApproachLearning From Mistakes and SetbacksHow Pam Shows Up as Her Best SelfManaging Priorities and Setting GoalsLeadership ResourcesEncouraging Her Team to Find Their PurposeTraits Pam Looks for in Trusted AdvisersPeople Who Inspire Pam and Had a Positive Impact on HerAdditional Resources:CharityThis episode is in support of Pam Mims’ designated charity, Community Matters Insurance Partners of Charlotte. We have made a donation to Community Matters Insurance Partners of Charlotte as a thank you to Pam for joining Everybody Leads. To learn more about Community Matters Insurance Partners of Charlotte, please visit https://communitymatterscharlotte.org/Books:Find Your Why by Simon Sinek, David Mead, and Peter DockerAtomic Habits by James ClearAmwins Group:Website: https://www.amwins.com/Contact Pam Mims:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pam-mims-390133bb/ Thank you for listening, and please join us again to hear from more exceptional leaders.Click for more: https://everybodyleads.orghttps://www.bakerdonelson.comProducer: Jason PlankIntern: Claudia Bonney Amamoo