As the one-year mark of this seemingly relentless pandemic in the United States has come and gone, business owners and executives are considering the insurance industry’s likely response to this time of economic turmoil. CEO Wynne Nowland penned an article for Financial Executives International (FEI) about how businesses will be seeking pandemic-type insurance in the future. In the article, Wynne explains how it’s doubtful there will be a wholesale change for insurance coverage in this current pandemic, but it’s possible, and even likely, coverage will be offered for this type of loss moving forward. In fact, something similar happened after 9/11 when the government backed insurers in providing separate terrorist coverage for businesses.
Month: March 2021
CEO Wynne Nowland Speaks on Long Island Business News’ D&I Panel
CEO Wynne Nowland recently had the opportunity to speak on Long Island Business News’ panel alongside other leaders in Long Island’s diversity and inclusion community. During the discussion, Wynne shared how Bradley & Parker has lived its values of diversity and inclusion from the very beginning – long before she became CEO – and how our company continues to adapt to workplace needs and priorities over the years. She also explained how there are sound business reasons to diversify teams at all levels, as it leads to an increase in above-average work product and ideation.
Thank you to Long Island Business News for including Wynne on such an informative and insightful panel, which was included as part of LIBN’s Diversity in Business Awards program!
CNBC Make It Publishes Feature Article on CEO Wynne Nowland
“Once you have come to the conclusion that this is who you are … don’t delay.” That’s the biggest lesson CEO Wynne Nowland learned through her gender transition in mid-2017, as she shared with Jade Scipioni, senior reporter at CNBC, during their interview to discuss her coming out story.
If you aren’t familiar, it wasn’t until a few weeks after her 56th birthday in 2017 and four months after promotion to CEO that Wynne had an “awakening” and decided she couldn’t hide her true self any longer.
“It was kind of a progression. At one point, if you had asked me “Do you think you’ll ever do this?” my answer would have been, “No, never.” Then at some point it became, “Well, maybe I could do this,” to “I can do this” to “I’m going to do this.”
Wynne’s advice for people going through a similar life change is consistent: I think it’s important to avail yourself of the professional help that’s out there to help guide you through what can be a confusing time. But once you’ve come to the conclusion that this is who you are, don’t delay. Because that’s my biggest regret. I waited until I was 56 to do this. However, I do give myself a little wiggle room there because I was brought up in a far different time.
You can read the full CNBC Make It article to learn more about Wynne’s transition.
CEO Wynne Nowland Speaks on The Wall Street Journal’s “Women In” Panel
We’re proud to share CEO Wynne Nowland spoke on The Wall Street Journal’s Women In | Boosting Your Financial and Professional Parachute panel! Wynne discussed how to prepare for risk, why to work with a financial planner, reasons to purchase life and disability insurance sooner rather than later, and how leaders can empower employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate International Women’s Day than by watching this inspiring group of women!
Long Island Press Publishes Feature Article on CEO Wynne Nowland
Long Island Press recently published a Q&A story featuring CEO Wynne Nowland’s point of view on a variety of topics, including her experience transitioning genders, reasons as to why companies aren’t likely to have insurance coverage for the pandemic and how insurance companies have been supporting individuals and businesses amid COVID-19. Read the full article to learn more about Wynne’s personal story and if the insurance industry is expected to offer pandemic-type coverage in the future.