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title: Why are there few female insurance leaders over the age of 50?
description: Why are so few women over 50 in senior insurance leadership? ISC Group’s Carmen Powell explores the barriers and solutions to closing this gap. Read more.
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# [Why are there few female insurance leaders over the age of 50?](https://iscmembers.isc-group.co/blog/why-are-there-few-female-insurance-leaders-over-the-age-of-50)

 Written by [Carmen Powell](https://iscmembers.isc-group.co/blog/author/carmen-powell) | Mar 25, 2025, 4:15:19 PM

Women over 50 remain underrepresented in senior insurance leadership, despite making up a significant part of the workforce. In her article, *Why are there few female insurance leaders over the age of 50?*, ISC Group’s Carmen Powell explores the barriers and solutions to closing this leadership gap.

Read more at: [https://www.postonline.co.uk/people/7955698/why-are-there-few-female-insurance-leaders-over-the-age-of-50](https://www.postonline.co.uk/people/7955698/why-are-there-few-female-insurance-leaders-over-the-age-of-50) <https://www.postonline.co.uk/people/7955698/why-are-there-few-female-insurance-leaders-over-the-age-of-50>

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