Episode Summary
Jessica Hendricks has spent more than 18 years in property and casualty insurance, and now she is head of agency relations for Standard Lines at Westfield. In this live discussion, she reflects on challenging moments, such as when she dropped out of law school and, as a lifelong type-A planner, needed to figure out her life without a plan. Learning to trust her gut, Jess began getting comfortable with saying no and allowing herself to be ‘selfish’ within her career and personal life. We will also hear how Jess leads as her whole self, being comfortable not having all the answers, and finding her footing in the ‘messy middle’, from the boardroom to the ball field. If you are sitting at a crossroads, this discussion is for you.
Meet Jessica hendricks
Jessica Hendricks is Head of Agency Relations for Standard Lines at Westfield, where she leads the Distribution Management team focused on strengthening agency relationships and creating a more connected, consistent experience for agency partners. Her team supports agencies throughout the entire lifecycle, from prospecting and onboarding to compensation, engagement, and strategic partnerships.
Jess brings more than 18 years of experience in property and casualty insurance, with deep expertise in agency distribution, sales strategy, and operational leadership. Before joining Westfield, she served as Vice President of Sales and Distribution Management at EMC Insurance Companies, leading enterprise-wide initiatives in agency compensation, contracts, national partnerships, and sales enablement. Based in Des Moines, outside of work, you'll most often find her cheering from the sidelines at her kids' sporting events and activities.
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Westfield is a property and casualty insurance company with more than 175 years of helping people protect what matters most - and a long tradition of creating spaces for women to connect and build community. Westfield believes that when women share their experiences and champion one another, they can inspire lasting change across the insurance industry. Learn more about Westfield.
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