Insurance leader ‘astounded’ with results of women’s leadership lab

Nike hit the bullseye when it came up with the world-famous ‘Just Do It’ mantra in 1988. For three decades, the iconic phrase has been a motivational call for athletes around the world … and now it’s the turn of women in insurance. On May 07, Insurance Business Canada is hosting Women in Insurance Toronto, a premier conference designed to celebrate, inspire and boost the careers of women in insurance. The event will feature the industry’s foremost women of influence and emerging leaders, encouraging others to eliminate self-doubt, “take a deep breath and just do it!” Heather Matthews, senior vice president, National Claims Management Centre, Crawford & Company (Canada) Inc. is one of the featured speakers in a panel called: ‘Lessons learned: The imposter syndrome & the value of mentorship’. Three years ago, Matthews set up a women’s leadership lab at Crawford & Co, with the aim of providing female employees with a mentorship platform and support network. The results, she said, have been “astounding”.