Opportunity by Design: Linda Liu on Building More Inclusive Pathways into Insurance
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Opportunity by Design: Linda Liu on Building More Inclusive Pathways into Insurance
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In this episode, I interview Linda Liu, CEO of LiftHERCareer. We talk about her unique career journey, starting as a receptionist in an insurance agency to working in IT consulting, global education, and ultimately founding LiftHER Career. Each chapter of Linda’s career built toward a clear purpose: helping young people, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, successfully navigate the transition from college to career. Through her Grad2Hire program, Linda is tackling one of the biggest gaps we see in the insurance industry: connecting early talent to real opportunities, particularly in insurance and risk management.
We also get into the realities behind that transition, the confidence gaps, the networking challenges, and why so many graduates, especially women, find themselves underemployed. Linda shares how her program takes a more holistic approach, combining practical skills, career exposure, and real-world experience to help participants build momentum. It’s an honest conversation about what’s working, what’s missing, and what our industry can do differently, including her call for organizations to get involved and rethink how we bring the next generation into insurance.