Show notes
Grace Grant is Executive Director of Gamma Iota Sigma, a collegiate organization for students interested in insurance & risk management. Grace joins host Tim Leman on The Edge to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the industry and explore what students are looking for from internships & careers, as well as what makes for transformational teams and where she has found her edge. Connect with Grace on LinkedIn. Learn more about Gamma Iota Sigma. Key Takeaways: What is Gamma Iota Sigma? (1:00) State of diversity in insurance industry (3:30) Advice to employers (8:42) The value of a mentorship program (12:08) Evaluate and identify your goal (13:30) Being willing to make the investments to see the long-term impact (14:50) What drives student interest in the insurance industry (17:57) What do people not realize about the insurance industry? (22:18) Best team experience (28:40) Lessons from family (31:50) Grace’s edge (34:30)



