At Rathbun Insurance, we believe one of the best investments we can make is in the continued growth and development of our team. That’s why we were thrilled to send four staff members to the Big I Michigan Women in Insurance Conference this week.
The conference brought together insurance professionals from across the state for a day focused on leadership, learning, networking, and professional development. Attendees participated in sessions designed for agents, carriers, and rising leaders, while also walking away with actionable ideas they could immediately bring back to their agencies and teams.
One of the things we value most at Rathbun Insurance is encouraging our staff to continue their education and remain actively engaged in the insurance industry. Opportunities like this allow our team to step outside of their day-to-day routines, connect with other insurance professionals, exchange ideas, and learn from different perspectives and experiences across the independent agency system. We are proud to support our staff in these opportunities because we know they ultimately strengthen the service and expertise we provide to our clients and community.
A highlight of the conference was the keynote presentation from Robin Shear titled “Messy Joy: Finding Joy Even When Life Isn’t Perfect.” Robin’s message focused on resilience, burnout prevention, meaningful connection, and rediscovering purpose even during challenging seasons. Her energy and authenticity created an inspiring and uplifting experience for attendees.
We also loved seeing a familiar topic reinforced during a session led by Susan Combs, who facilitated a conversation and activity around DiSC® Workstyle Assessments by Wiley. Susan, a professional coach and trainer with more than 25 years of experience, specializes in leadership development, communication, workplace effectiveness, and team dynamics. Her session closely aligned with the DiSC conversations and activities we regularly engage in at Rathbun Insurance as part of our commitment to helping staff better understand themselves and one another.
We are grateful for the opportunity to support our team through experiences like this and proud of the dedicated individuals representing Rathbun Insurance throughout the industry. Conferences like the Women in Insurance Conference remind us how important it is to continue learning, growing, and building relationships that ultimately help us better serve our clients and community.