Jen Blair is the Global Risk and Insurance Manager at Bose. Jen started her career as a Financial Analyst and did not expect to be thrown into the world of insurance. However, seven years later and she's still fascinated by what the field can offer. Every day there's something new and in this week's episode, Jen talks about how she thinks about risk in the electronic space, what happens when they're knockoff products, and her experience getting her Master's degree in Risk and Insurance. Key Takeaways: A little bit about Jen and her role at Bose. When Bose was going through a reorg, Jen originally was not interested in the position. Jen doesn't have any insurance employees but has credit risk employees. How is her department structured? When Jen took on risk management, what surprised her most about the insurance industry? A good risk manager really has to be connected to every aspect of the business. How has Jen's role evolved over the years? How does Jen think about risk when it comes to electronic product dupes or knockoffs? Jen explains how she navigates losses in the company. What was Jen's experience getting a Master's degree in Risk and Insurance? What advice does Jen have for a young risk manager? How can you stand out as a broker or a consultant? What piece of advice would Jen give her younger self? Mentioned in This Episode: Bose.com Jen on LinkedIn

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