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"West Oak’s success has come from always putting our clients’ best interests first and always finding ways to improve and add more value to them"
Andrew mcquiston,
west oak family office, wellington-altus private wealth
Early in her tenure at Falvey Insurance Group, Megan Bell noticed male dominance in the underwriting and sales side of insurance. She is also an avid follower of publications and media outlets highlighting the gender gaps that unfortunately still exist in the workplace. As a result, Bell is inspired to create change and bring awareness to the challenges of professional women in the industry.
“I am hopeful that in response to the effects of the pandemic, and the Great Resignation, that the insurance industry will reflect on the current gender – and overall diversity – demographics of their leadership teams and put policies into place that support the opportunity for all to succeed,” she says.
“McKinsey research shows companies with greater than 30% women on their executive teams are more likely to outperform competitors by 10%–30% compared to those with less than 10% or no women executives. The proof is there, now it’s time to make change.”
She is most proud to channel her inspiration by introducing Women at the Helm, Falvey’s first-ever speaker series. The series, which is dedicated to elevating professional women, debuted on March 8, International Women’s Day.
With all-female panelists and moderators, the goal of Women at the Helm is to spotlight women professionals who have made notable contributions to business; those who have balanced career and family; have made an impact in the insurance industry; and have encouraged diversity, equity, and inclusion in their organization.
All moderators are female employees of Falvey, while the panelists are invited guests. Each installment will align with a day of observance of women’s rights. The events are open to both women and men.
The events of the series include activities such as Women Leaders in Business in observance of International Women’s Day; Women Balancing Career and Family in observance of Mother’s Day; Women in Maritime (in partnership with the American Institute of Marine Underwriters) in observance of the International Day for Women in Maritime; Women In Insurance in conjunction with Falvey’s thought leadership event, The Falvey Forum; Women Encouraging Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in observance of The International Day of the Girl.
Megan is grateful that Falvey’s leadership team has encouraged and supported Women at the Helm.
Advocating for and creating organizational change to support mothers in the industry is another area of importance to Bell. She is a mother to three children seven years old and under. Prior to the pandemic, she worked 40 hours in the office with the assistance of childcare. In March 2020, remote work was mandated, and Bell began to juggle virtual schooling for her oldest child and caring for a three-year-old and newborn. She says she would not have been able to carry the responsibility without her husband’s support, but believes her experience as a working parent during the pandemic has made a permanent impact on her professional outlook. Her goal is to find ways to support other working mothers in and outside of Falvey.
“There have been a few challenges I have faced recently, but I dealt with each the same way: involving only the appropriate people, communicating my position honestly, and following up to ensure the proper next steps occurred,” she says.
“I have learned over time that no one should ‘let things go’ to avoid conflict, especially when it’s something you feel strongly about.”
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Megan Bell
Director of Marketing
Falvey Insurance Group
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Deputy Principal at Australian Christian College - Southlands
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2020–present
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2021
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Year 7 Community Leader and Leader for Learning Technologies and Platforms at Northern Beaches Christian School
Master of Business Administration, 2017–2019
2021
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2013
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Master of Education (Curriculum and Pedagogy)
2013
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Appointed Guidewire chief evangelist, serving as global brand ambassador, she educates the market on Guidewire’s products, partners and customer innovation journeys; she keeps her finger on the pulse of how the industry is evolving and feeds her knowledge back to key stakeholders
2019
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2017–present
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Marketing manager at Falvey Insurance Group, promoted to director of marketing after 2.5 years
Insurance Marketing & Communications Association Showcase Awards, 2018–2021
Insurance Marketing & Communications Association Rising Star, 2019
Vice chair of executive committee at Insurance Marketing & Communications Association
2017–present
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Marketing and Sales Manager at Premama (natural supplements)
2016–2017
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Marketing and Sales Coordinator at Galaxy Nutritional Foods (natural foods), promoted to Assistant Marketing Manager
2012–2016
1998–2007
2010-2012
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Marketing Coordinator and Merchant Account Representative at neoSaej Corp, a computer software start-up
2010-2012
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