NETWORKING, LEARNING, AND EMPOWERMENT – INSPIRING INSURANCE EVENT RETURNS

May 11 2023 | W Chicago City Center
#IBWomenInInsurance

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Women in Insurance Chicago returns in 2023 with a live summit dedicated to empowering women and allies, developing the next generation of leaders, and celebrating the achievements of women in insurance. 

The event has been designed to enable insurance professionals to make new connections, discover new ideas and disruptions, explore the hot topics and key challenges women face in the industry and get inspired to advance in their careers. 

Featuring influential speakers from leading companies, a packed agenda and powerful networking opportunities, the event aims to inspire and empower the industry to continue to make positive change in its goal to close the gender gap and provide equal opportunities for men and women to flourish. 

Join us in person in Chicago on May 11, 2023, to celebrate the resilience of this innovative and forward-thinking industry and unite as part of the summit’s global conversation.

Why attend?

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    Enhance your career with skill-building leadership strategies 

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    Make meaningful connections and network with top insurance leaders 

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    Get the latest updates on market trends, emerging opportunities and risks

SPEAKERS


Jodi	Bondi Norgaard
Jodi Bondi Norgaard

Founder & CEO
Go! Go! Sports Girls

Lisanne Sison
Lisanne Sison

Managing Director, Enterprise Risk Management Practice
Gallagher

Jessica Leong
Jessica Leong

CEO
Octagram Analytics

Jane Rheem
Jane Rheem

Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Zurich North America

Paul H Flowers Jr.
Paul H Flowers Jr.

Vice President, Select Employee Benefits Division
USI Insurance Services

Karen Rivara
Karen Rivara

Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary
Alliant Specialty

Hannah Adams, CLCS
Hannah Adams, CLCS

Senior Account Executive, Nonprofit and Higher Education Practices
Gallagher 

Kim Auchstetter
Kim Auchstetter

Area Executive Vice President, Property & Casualty Liability Practice
Gallagher 

Abby Bellgrau
Abby Bellgrau

Executive Underwriter
AmTrust EXEC

Leanne Berry
Leanne Berry

VP of Business Development
Arch Insurance

Angela Chaumont
Angela Chaumont

Director, Human Resources
Skyward Specialty Insurance

Katie Davies
Katie Davies

CEO & President of JEM Underwriting Managers and CEO of Technical Risk Underwriters
Ryan Specialty

Jeff Devron
Jeff Devron

Area President, Chicagoland
Gallagher 

Mary Pat Joyce
Mary Pat Joyce

Managing Executive, Carrier Alliance
Markel Specialty

Stacy Kaplan
Stacy Kaplan

Chief Operating Officer of Amwins Specialty Casualty Solutions and Executive Vice President
Amwins

Tonya Lauderdale
Tonya Lauderdale

Vice President, Human Resources
Gallagher

Adrienne Lieberthal
Adrienne Lieberthal

CEO & Founder
Athena Actuarial Consulting

Rosie Zilinskas
Rosie Zilinskas

Executive Career Coach
No Woman Left Behind

AGENDA


All times in CT
  • Registration and breakfast
  • Opening remarks from chairperson
    Tonya Lauderdale
    Tonya Lauderdale

    Vice President, Human Resources
    Gallagher

  • Opening Keynote: Women leading the way – On a mission to create change

    Join our inspirational speaker, Jodi Bondi Norgaard, an entrepreneur, author, consultant, feminist advocate, and expert in creating change, for this powerful presentation on breaking gender stereotypes. Jodi is the Founder of the Dream Big Toy Company and creator of the award-winning Go! Go! Sports Girls line of dolls, books, and apps for girls encouraging healthy and active play. In this empowering keynote, she will speak on the value and benefits of women supporting women in business and life. Jodi brings awareness to the stereotypes imposed on women and the steps we can take to eliminate them from our culture, encouraging women to empower each other to lead. Sharing her entrepreneurial leadership experience, Jodi provides strategies for women to get behind each other and examples of what the power of being a woman in business really looks like.

    Jodi	Bondi Norgaard
    Jodi Bondi Norgaard

    Founder & CEO
    Go! Go! Sports Girls

  • Panel: Competitive intelligence – Market trends and the future of insurance

    Digital disruptions, including AI, deep learning technologies and Blockchain, post-pandemic and environmental factors, are changing the insurance market and the way products and services are delivered. As we move out of the pandemic, what are the latest market trends, opportunities, and technologies shaping insurance today? In this session, hear from key industry leaders as they dive into the current and future insurance market – and what you need to know to remain an informed and effective leader. 

    • What are the latest market trends and what do they reveal? 
    • Discover current thinking on ESG priorities, big data, and analytics  
    • Addressing emerging trends in natural disasters and climate risk
    • What’s next? Anticipating market trends and industry changes in 2023 and beyond    
    Moderator
    Katie Davies
    Katie Davies

    CEO & President of JEM Underwriting Managers and CEO of Technical Risk Underwriters
    Ryan Specialty

    Panelists
    Mary Pat Joyce
    Mary Pat Joyce

    Managing Executive, Carrier Alliance
    Markel Specialty

    Jessica Leong
    Jessica Leong

    CEO
    Octagram Analytics

    Jane Rheem
    Jane Rheem

    Chief Data and Analytics Officer
    Zurich North America

    Karen Rivara
    Karen Rivara

    Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary
    Alliant Specialty

  • Networking coffee break
  • Panel: Chart your insurance career path

    In this session, you will hear from four Gallagher insurance professionals at various stages of their careers on how they entered into insurance, how they have built their unique career paths, and how they combine their personal passions and sales savvy to become leaders in the industry.

    Moderator
    Jeff Devron
    Jeff Devron

    Area President, Chicagoland
    Gallagher 

    Panelists
    Hannah Adams, CLCS
    Hannah Adams, CLCS

    Senior Account Executive, Nonprofit and Higher Education Practices
    Gallagher 

    Kim Auchstetter
    Kim Auchstetter

    Area Executive Vice President, Property & Casualty Liability Practice
    Gallagher 

    Lisa Miller
    Lisa Miller

    Client Service Leader – Great Lakes and Midwest Regions
    Gallagher

    Lisanne Sison
    Lisanne Sison

    Managing Director, Enterprise Risk Management Practice
    Gallagher

  • Breaking the taboos – Supporting women’s health at every career stage

    Women face health issues and challenges throughout their lives and introducing a specific women’s health strategy can provide practical advice on how to support women to thrive in the workforce. How can we create an open culture where women feel supported, confident, and safe to talk about health issues like menopause and miscarriage? How can you take control of your own health in the workplace? Hear how our speaker has implemented a culture that prioritizes women’s health and the strategies you can implement in your own organization.  

    • Conversations to expand line managers’ awareness and understanding 
    • Discover how small adjustments can have a significant impact 
    • A breakdown of common taboos around women’s health issues for the benefit of your workplace 
  • Networking lunch
  • Panel: Fighting fatigue – How to remain on top of your game

    With competing priorities and stressful working environments, many managers and executives are experiencing various levels of burnout. How can we prioritize wellbeing, and in turn, create a culture of empathy and support? This session will discuss strategies to fight fatigue, boost resilience, and focus on self-care and mental wellbeing to lead by example.

    • What are the best strategies for fighting fatigue, and how can we develop them? 
    • How can managers and organizations encourage and prioritize a culture that supports wellbeing?
    • Overcoming common challenges such as time management, multiple responsibilities, and burnout 
    Panelists
    Abby Bellgrau
    Abby Bellgrau

    Executive Underwriter
    AmTrust EXEC

    Stacy Kaplan
    Stacy Kaplan

    Chief Operating Officer of Amwins Specialty Casualty Solutions and Executive Vice President
    Amwins

    Leanne Berry
    Leanne Berry

    VP of Business Development
    Arch Insurance

  • Know your worth – How to negotiate during pay discussions  

    Gender pay inequity exists at all levels in the insurance profession. This interactive session will provide you with the confidence to negotiate your remuneration, while meeting the needs of your organisation. 

    • How to prepare for the conversation to get the outcome you want 
    • Understanding your compensation expectations, incentives, and career progression  
    • Alternative compensation models that value performance and outcomes  
    Rosie Zilinskas
    Rosie Zilinskas

    Executive Career Coach
    No Woman Left Behind

  • Networking coffee break
  • Speed networking  

    Expand your network, make new connections, and meet fellow delegates in a structured networking session.  

     

  • Fireside Chat: Accelerating your career – The latest scoop on skills development

    The industry is rapidly changing, and leaders need to be at the forefront to deliver business objectives. How can you ensure you are performing at your best through self-driven learning and development? This fireside chat on skills development will discuss strategies to develop capabilities and skillsets for career advancement.  

    • What are the top 3 emerging leadership skills, and how can we develop them?
    • How can managers and executives encourage and prioritize learning and development for themselves and their teams?
    • Overcoming challenges, such as leading inclusively and authentically in a hybrid environment, juggling multiple responsibilities, and collaboration between multi-generational teams
    • Tips on how to take the next step in your career 
    Panelists
    Angela Chaumont
    Angela Chaumont

    Director, Human Resources
    Skyward Specialty Insurance

    Paul H Flowers Jr.
    Paul H Flowers Jr.

    Vice President, Select Employee Benefits Division
    USI Insurance Services

    Adrienne Lieberthal
    Adrienne Lieberthal

    CEO & Founder
    Athena Actuarial Consulting

  • Closing remarks from chairperson
  • Networking drinks reception

SPONSORS


Event Partner

  • Gallagher Insurance USA

Gold Sponsor

  • Arch Capital USA

Silver Sponsor

  • Safety National

Associate Sponsors

  • American Property Casualty Insurance Association
  • AmTrust Insurance
  • At-Bay
  • Velocity Risk Underwriters

VENUE


W Chicago City Center

TRAVEL PLANS

Preferred Accommodation

Hotel room rates are subject to all applicable taxes and fees. Rooms are subject to availability in each hotel from May 10 to May 12. We recommend that you book as soon as possible.

W CHICAGO – CITY CENTER

172 West Adams Street Chicago, Illinois 60603-3604

Book your group rate via the reservation link to secure the discounted rate until April 10, 2023.

Room rate: $287 USD per room/night
Cut-off date: April 10, 2023

Book your group rate for Women in Insurance Chicago 

 

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