In this insightful podcast conversation, strategic investment expert Anjanette Fowler shares her journey into the financial services industry. Starting as a mail runner and becoming a specialist in financial and investment advice for alternative risk clients, she found her way into the industry through a surprising question about softball skills.

As a current managing director at PNC Financial Services, with a career spanning over 30 years, she discusses the evolving professional landscape for women, emphasizing the importance of stepping out of comfort zones and building supportive networks. Anjanette highlights initiatives like the Captive Insurance Companies Association's Amplify Women group, focusing on networking, education, and inclusion to support diversity in the industry. Her advice for women and other aspiring professionals in the captive insurance industry is simple yet profound: be authentic to yourself, as the industry values diverse perspectives and contributions.