Rising to Success: A Q&A with Cynthia Scott on Her RISE Award, Career Journey, and Advice for Young Professionals

Join us as we dive into the stories of past winners of the RISE Awards! In this exclusive blog series, we sit down with the award-winning innovators, disruptors, and rising stars of the insurance industry to learn more about their journeys, experiences, and unique perspectives. Through these interviews, we hope to inspire and encourage the next generation of insurance leaders, while also highlighting the impressive accomplishments of these young professionals.

Meet Cynthia Scott, a team lead for a property handling group at Tower Hill Insurance Group. Cynthia was nominated for the 2022 RISE Award, an honor she says she will never forget. We caught up with Cynthia to learn more about what the nomination and award meant to her, how it impacted her personally and professionally, where she is now, and her advice for young professionals just starting in the industry.

Q: What did the nomination and award mean to you?

A: The nomination alone was such an honor to receive. To be recognized by my fellow leaders as a RISE candidate is a memorable part of my career I won’t soon forget.

Q: How did it impact you personally and/or professionally?

A: Personally, it gave me more confidence in myself and the path I have chosen. Professionally, it has opened doors and helped me grow my network in the industry.

Q: Where are you now?

A: I am currently working at Tower Hill Insurance Group going on 8 years, as a Team Lead for a property handling group.

Q: How did you first join/enter the industry?

A: I first entered the industry in 2015 with no prior experience as a Claims Adjuster with Tower Hill.

Q: What advice would you share with young professionals or someone just getting started in the industry?

A: My advice would be to read, ask questions, and absorb. Whenever I am feeling stuck or face a new challenge, articles, books, or reaching out to my mentor (Migdalia Diaz) for advice helps me to navigate and find the solution. Having these tools is undoubtedly the key to success for me.

Cynthia’s journey into the insurance industry serves as an inspiration for young professionals just getting started. Her hard work and dedication have paid off, and her recognition as a RISE nominee shows that the industry has taken note. Cynthia’s advice to young professionals to read, ask questions, and absorb is critical, as the insurance industry is ever-changing, and staying up-to-date is essential. We wish Cynthia continued success in her career and look forward to seeing where her path takes her.

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