071: An honest conversation with the founder of @insurancewomen instagram account

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Summary

Note: The founder’s voice in this episode has been altered to protect their identity.

In this powerful and insightful episode, Sandra sits down with the founder of the widely followed Instagram account @insurancewomen—a platform now inspiring over 15k followers.

This isn’t a “complain and point fingers” conversation.

Instead, it’s a deeply insightful look into what’s really happening in the industry and how we can practically come together—men and women alike—to build a better, more inclusive environment for current and future generations.

Key takeaways:

• The origin story behind the Insurance Women account and the purpose that fuels it
• Why anonymity matters—and what it reveals about the industry culture
• Misconceptions about the account and why it’s not about blame
• Real-life stories and observations from the community
• A practical call to collaboration: how men and women can work together, not in opposition
• What the founder wants every insurance professional to reflect on—regardless of their gender or seniority

This is a rare behind-the-scenes look at a platform that’s become a powerful voice in insurance.

It’s an honest, and constructive conversation that goes beyond surface-level discussions. Whether you’re early in your career or leading teams, this episode will inspire you to think differently about inclusion, leadership, and shared accountability in the industry.

About the guest

Follow InsuranceWomen on Instagram.

About the Host

• Connect with Sandra on LinkedIn and explore more insights: Sandra’s LinkedIn
• Discover the 100 Women In Insurance Collective dedicated to connecting women in insurance: www.100womenininsurance.com/collective.