3 Female Agency Leaders on Opportunities in Insurance
January 14, 2019 by Mary Newgard
I was so intrigued by McKinsey & Company’s “Women in the Workplace 2018” study that I decided to flip the script for my first column of 2019. From a simple question, “What are opportunities for women in the insurance industry?” came fascinating answers from three female agency leaders. They are at the forefront of addressing issues of inclusion and diversity. They are advocating for change in ways I believe many insurance organizations can learn from.
You’d be smart not to say the phrase “women should have a seat at the table” to Barbara Bentley. Twenty years of human resources experience tells her this cliche doesn’t age well. As chief talent officer for Catto & Catto in San Antonio, Bentley focuses on attracting, engaging and developing diverse talent. “It’s more than women just having a voice,” she said. “It’s about women having a voice that’s heard.”
