--- title: Inspiring Leaders - The Female Edition description: Old men, grey suits, we've all heard it right? Insurance has always been seen as male-dominated, but we look at some inspiring stories that challenge that. image: https://blog.iii.ie/hubfs/Inspiring%20Leaders%20Blog.png --- [![logo-from-updated-site](https://blog.iii.ie/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Insurance%20Institute/logo-from-updated-site.png?width=178&name=logo-from-updated-site.png)](http://www.iii.ie/) [**MEMBER LOGIN**](https://eu-quercus.elluciancloud.com/app/iii/f?p=10604:101:3609409149439) - [Programmes](https://iii.ie/Programmes) - [Certificate in Product Advice](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Certificate-in-Insurance-Product-Advice-APA) - [Certificate in Insurance Practice](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Certificate-in-Insurance-Practice-CIP) - [Higher Diploma in Insurance Management](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Higher-Diploma-in-Insurance-Management) - [Specialty Programmes](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Specialty-Programmes) - [Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Specialty-Programmes/Insurance-Practitioner-Apprenticeship) - [Certified Insurance Director](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Specialty-Programmes/Certified-Insurance-Director) - [Certificate in Climate Risk](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Specialty-Programmes/Certificate-in-Climate-Risk) - [Micro-credentials](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Specialty-Programmes/Micro-credentials) - [Affiliate Programmes](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Affiliate-Programmes) - [Non-General Insurance Qualifications](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Affiliate-Programmes#non-general-insurance-qualifications) - [Certified Diploma in Loss Adjusting](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Affiliate-Programmes#cdip) - [ACII to FCII](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Affiliate-Programmes#acii-and-fcii) - [Exemptions](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Exemptions) - [Exams](https://iii.ie/Programmes/Exam-Information) - [Membership](https://iii.ie/Membership) - [Membership Categories and Fees](https://iii.ie/Membership/Membership-Categories-Fees) - [CPD](https://iii.ie/Membership/CPD) - [Local Institutes](https://iii.ie/Membership/Local-Institutes) - [Careers](https://iii.ie/Membership/Careers) - [Register of Compliant Persons](https://iii.ie/Membership/Register-of-Compliant-Persons) - [Employers](https://iii.ie/Employers) - [About Us](https://iii.ie/About-Us) - [Our History](https://iii.ie/About-Us/Our-History) - [Leadership Team](https://iii.ie/About-Us/Leadership) - [Blog](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track) ![Blog Banner 2](https://blog.iii.ie/hubfs/Blog%20Banner%202.png "Blog Banner 2") # Inspiring Leaders - The Female Edition 08/06/22 13:55 / by [Anne Roberts](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/author/anne-roberts) Old men, grey suits, we've all heard it right? Insurance has always been seen as a very male-dominated industry. However, in recent years, we have noticed a shift. More and more women are holding senior roles and overall are becoming successful in the industry because of the desire to achieve balance and diversity. ![Inspiring Leaders Blog](https://blog.iii.ie/hs-fs/hubfs/Inspiring%20Leaders%20Blog.png?width=2240&name=Inspiring%20Leaders%20Blog.png) In this blog, we highlight past interviews with a range of inspirational women from within our industry and hope that you find inspiration from their stories for your own career progression. ![5-2](https://blog.iii.ie/hs-fs/hubfs/5-2.png?width=2240&name=5-2.png) [Jane Brady, Certified Insurance Director - Owner & MD Brady Insurance, Brady Underwriting & Event Insure.](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/being-your-own-boss-jane-brady) ![6-3](https://blog.iii.ie/hs-fs/hubfs/6-3.png?width=2240&name=6-3.png) [Marie Cronin CIP - Insurance Executive at McMahon Galvin Ltd.](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/when-career-and-passion-merge) ![2-Jun-08-2022-12-23-27-76-PM](https://blog.iii.ie/hs-fs/hubfs/2-Jun-08-2022-12-23-27-76-PM.png?width=2240&name=2-Jun-08-2022-12-23-27-76-PM.png) [Ruth Leggett - CEO Ireland, Sedgwick.](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/a-womans-world-ruth-leggett-sedgwick) ![4-2](https://blog.iii.ie/hs-fs/hubfs/4-2.png?width=2240&name=4-2.png) [Ruth McArthur ACII - Managing Senior Underwriter at Travelers Insurance.](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/meet-the-presidents-ruth-mcarthur-dublin) ![3-3](https://blog.iii.ie/hs-fs/hubfs/3-3.png?width=2240&name=3-3.png) [Naomi Saberwal - Head of Marketing & Communications, GCC and North Africa at AIG.](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track/a-womans-world-naomi-sabherwal-aig)   [Head over to the blog for more career advice and information about how you can achieve more.](https://blog.iii.ie/inside-track)       The Insurance Institute of Ireland Insurance Centre, 5 Harbourmaster Place IFSC, Dublin 1, D01 E7E8 01 645 6600 | [info@iii.ie](mailto:info@iii.ie) The Insurance Institute of Ireland is registered in Ireland. 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