028: Insights into Bermuda’s unique insurance community, career success and finding work-life balance with Apryle Oswald

Apryle Oswald shares her career journey, from starting as a math major to becoming the Chief Analytics Officer for Ariel Re in Bermuda. She shares her story of working in insurance across a variety of roles and locations. She also discusses her experiences working in Bermuda and the unique aspects of the insurance market there. She also reflects on imposter syndrome and the importance of finding work-life balance. The conversation covers various topics related to life in Bermuda, importance of community and networking, authenticity in the workplace, psychology and coaching, the human connection in business, confidence and public speaking, We Speak Bermuda, the overstretching of talent, and work-life balance. The episode emphasizes the importance of authenticity, self-awareness, and setting boundaries in order to achieve a fulfilling work-life balance. Takeaways Career paths in insurance can often be influenced by chance and opportunities that you take along the way. Taking on a variety of roles can provide valuable experience and knowledge in different areas of the industry. Finding work-life balance is essential for long-term career satisfaction and personal well-being. Imposter syndrome can affect professionals at any stage of their career, but confidence in one's abilities is key to overcoming it. Thanks to Send (https://send.technology/) for sponsoring this this episode. Send is an award-winning insurance software company. It’s flagship product is an AI-enabled Underwriting Workbench – a single platform from submission to bind, and beyond. The platform helps commercial and specialty insurers around the world drive greater efficiency, control and effectiveness. It has rich out-of-the-box functionality, workflow templates for over 40 lines of business, and proven deployments in multiple geographies.