06/16/2026
In this episode, host Justin Smulison sits down with Marya Propis to explore her 30-year career spanning retail brokerage, wholesale distribution, and executive leadership.
Marya reflects on the mentors who shaped her journey, how emotional intelligence has influenced her leadership style, and why physical fitness and self-care are essential to showing up at her best. She also discusses the U.S. Excess & Surplus Lines marketplace, her passion for mentoring emerging professionals, and her role as a Director of Distinction and 2026 honoree for the Spencer Educational Foundation’s Funding Their Future Gala.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation on leadership, career growth, and giving back to the next generation of risk professionals.
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