In this episode, Julie sits down with Sarah Sutton, Chief Marketing Officer at Send.

Sarah Sutton is Chief Marketing Officer at Send, the leading underwriting platform trusted by global insurers. An award-winning marketing leader with over 20 years’ experience in insurance and technology, she specializes in building high-impact marketing functions that drive growth and market leadership. Sarah is passionate about developing talent and actively mentors professionals, supporting the next generation of leaders in the industry.

Tune in for real-world advice on navigating your career, making smarter moves, and building a life that works.

Send is an insurtech platform that helps commercial insurers streamline and automate underwriting by connecting data, workflows, and decisions in one system. Check them out here: https://send.technology/

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With over four decades in flood insurance, Cynthia DiVincenti of Taurus Flood shares the lessons, leadership insights, and career advice that shaped her journey. It’s a candid conversation on growth, resilience, and what it takes to build a lasting career in the insurance industry.

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For women who have built their careers in the demanding world of property insurance and claims, Rita Lewis’s story will feel familiar and encouraging. Julie sits down with Rita, Vice President of Operations at Accurate One, to talk about the path that shaped her leadership style, grounded in faith, family, and meaningful relationships. Rita shares how prioritizing mentorship, team motivation, and a culture of resilience has helped her lead high-performing claims teams through both everyday challenges and catastrophic events. It’s a thoughtful conversation about leadership, longevity in the industry, and the mindset that helps women not just endure the pressure of insurance, but truly succeed in it.

Accurate One delivers modern claims solutions that combine licensed expertise, disciplined operations, and AI-enabled workflows to help carriers and TPAs move faster, without sacrificing accuracy, compliance, or control. Learn more about Accurate One here: https://accurateone.ai/

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🌷 Season 2 of Connecting Women in Insurance with Julie is here!

This leading insurance podcast highlights women in insurance who are advancing their careers, leading teams, and shaping the future of the insurance industry. Hosted by Julie Ward, each episode features candid conversations on insurance leadership, professional development, mentorship, and career growth in insurance.

Whether you’re an adjuster, underwriter, broker, executive, or emerging leader, this show is designed to connect and encourage you. If you’re looking for insight, community, and real stories from women building influence in the insurance space, you’re in the right place.

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Because connection doesn’t stop when the episode ends.

This panel discussion brings the Connecting Women in Insurance community back together to reflect, reconnect, and look ahead. Julie and a group of familiar voices unpack what resonated most from the first season, the connections that carried on off-mic, and why these conversations matter now more than ever. Honest insights, shared momentum, and a reminder that when women in insurance connect, the impact doesn’t end when the episode does.

From the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to the private market, Leila Taha has seen it all. In this episode of Connecting Women in Insurance, Julie sits down with the Executive Director of the National Flood Association to trace a 25-year career built on innovation, resilience, and heart. Whether you are navigating the complexities of flood policy or looking for leadership inspiration, Leila’s journey offers a masterclass in building lasting industry relationships.

Leila Taha is Executive Director of the National Flood Association (NFA), Chief Operating Officer for Joe Flood Insurance Brokerage, Inc., and a 30-year veteran of the flood industry. Her experience spans a range of disciplines including flood data management, sales, and marketing, operations oversight, and compliance, supporting private companies in both the National Flood Insurance Program and private flood insurance arenas. For the NFA, Leila has served on the NFA’s Board of Directors since 2003, including as President for five terms. She has supported NFA’s communications, conference planning, and educational efforts as well as facilitated collaborative efforts with FEMA and other affiliated organizations across the industry.

Leila is a licensed Property & Casualty insurance agent and holds the Associate in National Flood Insurance (ANFI) designation. She earned her degree from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) and a marketing certificate from Columbia University. Leila is a resident – and native! – of Los Angeles, CA and outside of work enjoys yoga, live music, and discovering great coffee wherever she travels.

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Cayce E. Lynch, National Managing Partner and Equity Partner at Tyson & Mendes, joins Julie to talk about what it takes to lead in today’s evolving insurance defense industry. Under her leadership, the firm has quadrupled in size, launched groundbreaking programs for women, young professionals, and diverse talent, and reshaped how legal teams are trained nationwide.

Cayce shares how she balances high-impact decision-making with a people-first philosophy, why she champions work-life harmony over outdated notions of “balance,” and how authenticity fuels stronger organizations. She also discusses her work educating the industry on Nuclear Verdict® trends and social inflation.

Ms. Lynch has been recognized with numerous awards, including San Diego Business Journal’s “Business Women of the Year” Award (2017), “Top 40 Under 40” by both San Diego Metro and San Diego Business Journal (2018, 2019), and CLM’s inaugural “Phenoms Under 40” (2022). She has also been listed as a “Woman of Influence in Law” (2021-2023) and a “Leader of Influence in Law” (2023) by San Diego Business Journal.

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In this episode of Connecting Women in Insurance with Julie, we sit down with Kelly Cressy, National Business Development Manager at Haag and a true connector in the P&C world. With more than two decades of experience, Kelly’s known for building relationships that drive real growth — and for doing it with authenticity and energy. From her corporate leadership to founding Magnolia Cigar Company in Savannah, Kelly proves that business success and personal passion can go hand in hand. She’s a mentor, lifelong learner, and someone who reminds us that people come first, no matter the industry.