Susan Essex

Susan Essex

Human Resources Director Canada

Susan Essex

Journalist

8 years experience

Susan's specialty topics

Hiring practices Boardroom dynamics Gender pay gap

Susan is a researcher and journalist at Key Media, primarily focusing on Insurance Business UK, Canada and the US with experience working for InvestmentNews and Human Resources Director. She explains trends shaping the insurance industry, providing insider perspectives from professionals.

Before moving into journalism, Susan built a career across research, executive support, estate agency, and sales, giving her a commercial mindset alongside a strong ability to connect with people. She previously managed a research team, overseeing workflow, quality control, and output delivery across multiple projects.

How I think about writing for this industry…

“I like taking a complex story and finding the human decision behind it, whether that's an executive rethinking strategy or a business navigating a shifting market. My varied background across research and client-facing work helps me translate that into something professionals can actually use.”

Also published by

Insurance Business Canada · Insurance Business America · Insurance Business Asia · Insurance Business Mag · Insurance Business NZ · InvestmentNews · Human Resources Director America · Human Resources Director Australia · Human Resources Director Canada · Citywire · Canadian Mortgage Professional · Mortgage Introducer · MPA - Mortgage Professional America · NZ Adviser · Canadian HR Reporter

Read the latest stories by Susan

What a startup's tattoo-for-an-interview stunt says about hiring under pressure

A Silicon Valley founder's viral apology is a warning shot for anyone tempted to turn "culture fit" into a dare

What a startup's tattoo-for-an-interview stunt says about hiring under pressure

Are you paying too much for people in heels?

Why the most expensive person in your boardroom might just be the tallest one in it

Are you paying too much for people in heels?

Uh-oh. Are you lower-value human capital?

AI is coming for us – should we be scared?

Uh-oh. Are you lower-value human capital?