SEI’s Monika Bolkun-Robert is not only breaking the glass ceiling, she insures it.

Best NY Construction Insurance BrokerMonika Bolkun-Robert, a Schaefer Enterprises’ (SEI) partner and vice president, has been named one of Insurance Business America’s “Elite Women 2016.” A native of Poland, Mrs. Bolkun-Robert is one of the insurance agency’s top producers, specializing in risk management and insurance for architects, engineers and construction managers involved in public work, as well as for general and trade contractors.

In a career that has long been dominated by men, Bolkun-Robert is one of the true stars in the business, actively growing as a lead construction broker in the New York City metro area. She specializes in helping a wide range of contractors save money on workers’ compensation insurance, general liability, disability, umbrella insurance, inland marine and builder’s risk protection. Her client base includes general contractors, sub-contractors, sheet metal manufacturers, roofers, steel erectors and fabricators, steamfitters, HVAC contractors, electrical contractors and ready mix contractors. She is also currently the exclusive broker for the Consulate General of Poland in New York City.

When you’re one of 6%, you’re automatically a leader.

According to the latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women now hold the majority of jobs in the insurance industry – 61%. However, despite their growing presence among industry employees, women only account for 6% of top executive positions and just over 12% of board seats in insurance. Insurance Business America’s list of “Elite Women 2016” helps prove those statistics may soon be in the past.

Along with SEI’s Bolkun-Robert, the women on the list have exhibited astounding personal and professional achievements that have earned them a place among the industry’s best. From CEOs of major corporations to innovative startup founders, the “Elite Women 2016” collectively demonstrate that the insurance industry is no longer just a man’s world.

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