Mental Health in Insurance: A Real Conversation with Canadian Underwriter
Release Date: 07/14/2025
Mental Health in Insurance: A Real Conversation with Canadian Underwriter
Insuring Your Success
In this episode, host Bram Bains participates in an interview conducted by Alyssa from Canadian Underwriter as part of a broader exploration of mental health within the insurance sector. The discussion covers Bram’s professional path across multiple roles in the industry — including brokering, underwriting, and claims — and explores his reflections on stress, burnout, and workplace support structures. 📌 Key Discussion Points: Career trajectory: Starting at Grey Power, moving through claims and underwriting, and entering the high-net-worth insurance space as an Underwriter...
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A Conversation on Family, Faith and Bold Moves
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info_outlineIn this episode, host Bram Bains participates in an interview conducted by Alyssa from Canadian Underwriter as part of a broader exploration of mental health within the insurance sector. The discussion covers Bram’s professional path across multiple roles in the industry — including brokering, underwriting, and claims — and explores his reflections on stress, burnout, and workplace support structures.
📌 Key Discussion Points:
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Career trajectory: Starting at Grey Power, moving through claims and underwriting, and entering the high-net-worth insurance space as an Underwriter before becoming a Broker
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Personal experience with burnout and how personality-job fit plays a role
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The value of peer support and creative outlets
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How self awareness leads to better decisions and better outcomes
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Perspective on shifting from competition to collaboration over time
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Recommendations for industry leaders regarding employee wellness
🧩 Selected Quotes:
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“Burnout is very real… it’s very high demand.”
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“You can be a leader without the title — it’s an energy thing.”
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“At the beginning, I was competing. Over time, it shifted to collaboration.”
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“Organizations that integrate wellness practices will see better long-term results.”
🔗 Full article: Canadian Underwriter – Read Here
Connect with Bram:
WEB: www.maverickinsurance.ca
INSTAGRAM: @insuringyoursuccess
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brambains/
EMAIL: [email protected]
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