The Underwriters of Tomorrow with Ramya Sunad
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English - September 07, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBCareers Business Education insurance networking riskmanagement continuingeducation cpcu professionaldevelopment Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Insurance expert Ramya Sunad has worked in all segments of the industry. She is a lead property underwriter for USAA and also serves on both the executive and the Global Leadership Council for the CPCU Society. Ramya joins Chris Hampshire on today'’s podcast for a conversation about the future of underwriting, changes in the insurance marketplace, and the value of getting involved with the CPCU Society.
Key Takeaways
“I’m excited to be at work every single day.” Ramya shares her journey into insurance. Adjusting and evolving from life in India to life in America. Key differences between the Indian and American insurance industries. Ramya’s advice for anyone who is considering transitioning to America. What drew Ramya into the changing underwriting space? Making better insurance decisions based on exposure to climate, smart technologies, and more. Ramya’s advice for finding the right career within the insurance industry. Attracting a diverse talent base is the key to an optimized, effective, and efficient team. Tactics for recruiting a more diverse talent pool, including celebrating what has already been accomplished. Ramya’s opportunities and experiences as a result of her CPCU designation. The CPCU mentor program provides valuable leadership and networking opportunities. A look to the future of the insurance industry. Ramya reveals what she wishes she had known when she began her career in insurance.
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Quotes
“Network, network, network, always with the goal of finding solutions.” “The world is shrinking faster than we have ever seen before.” “Insurance can bring people from multiple backgrounds into our industry to make a real impact.” “Find your passion and invest in it, then leadership will come naturally.” “You certainly need diversity, people who think differently, who solve differently, who apply differently in your teams to make those teams that much more optimized, effective and efficient.” “When I found my community within CPCU, I knew I belonged.” “Belonging to the CPCU Society gives me a 50,000-foot view of the insurance industry.”