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title: "Getting to know: Clare Grimes"
description: Meet Clare Grimes, President of The Insurance Institute of Galway
---

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# [Getting to know: Clare Grimes](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/getting-to-know-clare-grimes)

 Written by [The Insurance Institute](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/author/the-insurance-institute) | 18/10/16 08:14

#### Meet Clare Grimes, President of The Insurance Institute of Galway.

#### **What is your first memory of working in insurance?  **

The sense of pride in growing my family business.

#### **What has been an invaluable piece of advice that you received and passed on?  **

Listen and treat everyone with respect – you’re not always going to agree, but remember that all opinions are valid.

 

#### **What would we find on your desk at work that is specific to you?  **

A picture of my children. It really brightens my day!

 

#### **What do you love to do outside of work?  **

Meeting with friends, walking and reading.

#### **What is your favourite part of your job?  **

Meeting new people and helping those in need. It really is so rewarding.

 

#### **Complete this sentence: Insurance is…**

Taking the hassle out of a stressful situation, when a customer needs to make a claim. 

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