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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?
Enhance your career with skill-building leadership strategies
Make meaningful connections and network with top insurance leaders
Get the latest updates on market trends, emerging opportunities and risks
2023 SPEAKERS

Jodi Bondi Norgaard
Founder & CEO
Go! Go! Sports Girls

Jessica Leong
CEO
Octagram Analytics

Jennifer Hobbs
Vice President and Lead Data Scientist
Zurich North America

Paul H Flowers Jr.
Vice President, Select Employee Benefits Division
USI Insurance Services

Karen Rivara
Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary
Alliant Specialty

Hannah Adams, CLCS
Senior Account Executive, Nonprofit and Higher Education Practices
Gallagher

Kim Auchstetter
Area Executive Vice President, Property & Casualty Liability Practice
Gallagher

Abby Bellgrau
Executive Underwriter
AmTrust EXEC

Leanne Berry
Vice President of Business Development
Arch Insurance

Megan Bock Zarnoch
Chief Operating Officer
Federato

Angela Chaumont
Director, Human Resources
Skyward Specialty Insurance

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

Yosha DeLong
Global Head of Cyber
Mosaic Insurance

Jeff Devron
Area President, Chicagoland
Gallagher

Erin Henry, PhD
Leadership Advisory Consultant
Spencer Stuart

Mary Pat Joyce
Managing Executive, Carrier Alliance
Markel Specialty

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

Tonya Lauderdale
Vice President, Human Resources
Gallagher

Lisa Miller
Client Service Leader – Great Lakes and Midwest Regions
Gallagher

Katie O’Malley
Founder and Executive Coach
(en)courage Coaching & Consulting

Gunjali Rana
Assistant Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
CNA

Rosie Zilinskas
Executive Career Coach
No Woman Left Behind
2023 AGENDA
All times in CT
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Opening remarks from chairperson
Yosha DeLong
Global Head of Cyber
Mosaic Insurance -
Welcome address from Event Partner
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
Founder & CEO
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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
CEO & President of JEM Underwriting Managers and CEO of Technical Risk Underwriters
Ryan SpecialtyPanelists
Jennifer Hobbs
Vice President and Lead Data Scientist
Zurich North AmericaMary Pat Joyce
Managing Executive, Carrier Alliance
Markel SpecialtyJessica Leong
CEO
Octagram AnalyticsKaren Rivara
Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary
Alliant Specialty -
Networking coffee break
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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
Area President, Chicagoland
GallagherPanelists
Hannah Adams, CLCS
Senior Account Executive, Nonprofit and Higher Education Practices
GallagherKim Auchstetter
Area Executive Vice President, Property & Casualty Liability Practice
GallagherLisa Miller
Client Service Leader – Great Lakes and Midwest Regions
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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 you can implement a culture that prioritizes women’s health and the strategies you can use 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
Katie O’Malley
Founder and Executive Coach
(en)courage Coaching & Consulting -
Networking lunch
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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
Moderator
Gunjali Rana
Assistant Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
CNAPanelists
Abby Bellgrau
Executive Underwriter
AmTrust EXECLeanne Berry
Vice President of Business Development
Arch InsuranceErin Henry, PhD
Leadership Advisory Consultant
Spencer StuartStacy Kaplan
Chief Operating Officer of Amwins Specialty Casualty Solutions and Executive Vice President
Amwins -
Speed networking
Expand your network, make new connections, and meet fellow delegates in a structured networking session.
Yosha DeLong
Global Head of Cyber
Mosaic Insurance -
Networking coffee break
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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
Executive Career Coach
No Woman Left Behind -
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
Moderator
Megan Bock Zarnoch
Chief Operating Officer
FederatoPanelists
Angela Chaumont
Director, Human Resources
Skyward Specialty InsurancePaul H Flowers Jr.
Vice President, Select Employee Benefits Division
USI Insurance Services -
Closing remarks from chairperson
Yosha DeLong
Global Head of Cyber
Mosaic Insurance -
Networking drinks reception
2023 SPONSORS
Event Partner
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Associate Sponsors
2023 VENUE
W Chicago City Center
- 172 West Adams Street Chicago, Illinois 60603-3604
- +1 312-332-1200
- https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/chiwc-w-chicago-city-center/overview/
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Parking:
There is no venue parking. If you need parking see public parking lots here.
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

THANKS FOR TAKING PART IN WOMEN IN INSURANCE SUMMIT CHICAGO 2023
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