2006 Women to Watch: Florence Bindelle
Federation of European Risk Management Assns. Reprints
Executive Director
Federation of European Risk Management Assns.
Brussels, Belgium
Age: 32
Before joining the Federation of European Risk Managers, Florence Bindelle worked at Mapfre Re-CIAR, part of the Madrid, Spain-based Sistema Mapfre. There she managed the liability portfolio in the London reinsurance and coinsurance market and conducted analysis of reinsurance treaties.
Q: What advice would you give young women entering the industry today?
A: "Curiosity, perseverance; surround yourself with the best councils; keep learning; do not let yourself become discouraged in a very male environment and be passionate."
Q: Who has had the greatest influence on your career and why?
A: "Several board members of FERMA for their expertise, precious support and advice and my family for their constant support."
Q: If you had the ability to change one thing about the industry what would it be?
A: "Increased European dialogue, sharing risk management expertise at European level; audacity and innovation from the insurers on the new risks; more women in the business."
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