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2021 Break Out Awards NORTHEAST SOUTH MIDWEST WEST

EMILY BEACH Senior vice president, account executive

Marsh LLC

Atlanta

A summer internship at Marsh in Atlanta was “a dream come true” for then-University of Georgia undergrad Emily Beach, who agrees she’s one of the few who arrived in the insurance industry with a degree in risk management and insurance. She says one of the best ways to recruit young talent to the industry is to visit campuses and offer internships.

What’s your top tip for working remotely?

Staying organized with whatever method works for you, whether it’s an online calendar or agenda. Write your to-do list. Stay engaged with colleagues. It makes you feel like you are still part of the organization even though you are not seeing colleagues every day.

What’s your advice on navigating the current insurance market?

The biggest thing on the broker side is having as much information that you can gather as to why the market is in the situation it’s in. You have to give tough messages to your clients every day. There are other economic and macro items happening around their business. Also, supply them with data and analytics.

How will your work change going forward?

Everybody has realized that we can work remotely and still be successful on the broker side, working with clients. It has allowed us to be more nimble and flexible. That was lacking in the insurance industry prior to this.

What’s one habit or hobby you adopted during the pandemic?

I have never been into fitness or working out. I didn’t start right at the beginning of the pandemic, but later I felt so anxious about being around the house, so I found a gym I liked and started taking spin classes and exercising every day.

All-time favorite movie?

I go back to my childhood, and my favorite movie is “Now and Then.” It’s lighthearted and reminds me of my friends whom I am still very close with.