ABOUT
Make connections, discover ideas, enhance your career, and grow as a leader at Women in Insurance Summit Australia – an in-person summit designed to empower and inspire insurance leaders.
From keeping your finger on the pulse of the latest market trends, to winning the wage you’re worth, this event is tackling the issues that matter most, with the creative strategies that work.
Join us and be part of the movement empowering women to thrive.
FEATURED SPEAKERS

Jelena Dokic
Former World No. 4 tennis player, Channel Nine commentator, speaker, bestselling author

Meray El-Khoury
Chief Insurance Officer
MetLife

Dr. Priya Chagan
General Manager, Health Services and Chief Medical Officer
TAL

Jenny O’Neill
Chief Legal and Governance Officer
Hollard Insurance

Sam White
Founder and CEO
Stella Insurance

Archana Acharya
Chief General Counsel
Gallagher Bassett

Julie Batch
Group Executive, Direct Insurance Australia
IAG

Gillian Davidson
Partner
Sparke Helmore Lawyers

Jay Epps
Senior Manager, Work Health & Safety
QBE

Morag Fitzsimons
Manager – Employee Care
Lockton Companies Australia

Sylvia Quang
Partner, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers and President, NSW, YIPs

Glen Riddell
CEO
Berkley Re Asia Pacific

Katie-Jeyn Romeyn
Founder and CEO
Katie-Jeyn Romeyn International

Drew Schnehage
Managing Director – Australia
Innovation Group

Skye Theodorou
Co-Founder & CEO
upcover
AGENDA
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Opening remarks from the chairperson
Sylvia Quang
Partner, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers and President, NSW, YIPs
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Welcome remarks from the event partner, MARSH
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OPENING KEYNOTE: Unbreakable
In this captivating keynote, Jelena Dokic will share her journey as a professional tennis player and the challenges she faced as a refugee, growing up in poverty as well as dealing with domestic violence, and how these impacted her life and mental health.
Jelena will talk about the resilience, lessons, perseverance, and courage to overcome adversity, featuring insight on her life after tennis and why advocacy for mental health, child abuse, family violence, and the importance of speaking up and sharing our stories is important to normalise the conversation around these very important issues and why it can save lives.
Jelena Dokic
Former World No. 4 tennis player, Channel Nine commentator, speaker, bestselling author
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Speed networking
Expand your network, make connections, and meet fellow delegates in a structured networking session.
Moderator
Sylvia Quang
Partner, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers and President, NSW, YIPs
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Morning tea and refreshments break
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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 2024 and beyond
Panellists
Meray El-Khoury
Chief Insurance Officer
MetLifeJulie Batch
Group Executive, Direct Insurance Australia
IAGGlen Riddell
CEO
Berkley Re Asia Pacific -
Session details to be announced shortly
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Networking lunch
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PANEL: Getting ahead – accelerating career and skill development
The industry is rapidly changing, and leaders need to be at the forefront to deliver business objectives. How can you ensure you are on top of your game through self-driven learning and development? This session will discuss strategies to develop capabilities and skill sets for career advancement.
- What are the top emerging leadership skills, and how can we develop them?
- Overcoming fear, insecurities, and impostor syndrome to be your best self at work
- Managing challenges such as time management, multiple responsibilities and burnout
- Understanding the role of mentorships in and out of the workplace
Moderator
Drew Schnehage
Managing Director – Australia
Innovation GroupPanellists
Archana Acharya
Chief General Counsel
Gallagher BassettJenny O’Neill
Chief Legal and Governance Officer
Hollard InsuranceSkye Theodorou
Co-Founder & CEO
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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.
- The facts about pay equity in Australia including the insurance profession
- The 4 steps to negotiate to create positive outcomes for you and the organisation
- The 3 secrets that will always give you confidence when negotiating
Katie-Jeyn Romeyn
Founder and CEO
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Afternoon tea and refreshments break
Tea break discussion tables
Grab some tea, choose the topic that matters to you most and join an informal discussion with your peers. This session’s interactive format enables in-depth peer-to-peer discussions around personal development, offering an opportunity to network and exchange best practices.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Work-life balance
- Mentorship
- Career development
- Leadership development
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Leading with resilience – overcoming adversity to achieve goals
In this inspiring keynote, Sam shares her journey from the start of her career in insurance, the challenges she faced along the way, and how the importance of community can make a difference in overcoming some of the most difficult obstacles in your personal and professional lives.
Sam White
Founder and CEO
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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 prioritise 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 burnout and fatigue, and how can we develop them?
- How can managers and organisations encourage and prioritise a culture that supports wellbeing?
- Overcoming challenges contributing to burnout such as work-life balance, multiple responsibilities, and digital overload
Moderator
Sylvia Quang
Partner, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers and President, NSW, YIPs
Panellists
Dr. Priya Chagan
General Manager, Health Services and Chief Medical Officer
TALJay Epps
Senior Manager, Work Health & Safety
QBEGillian Davidson
Partner
Sparke Helmore LawyersMorag Fitzsimons
Manager – Employee Care
Lockton Companies Australia -
Networking drinks sponsored by Brooklyn Underwriting
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Event concludes
SPONSORS
Event Partner
Gold Sponsors
Coffee SPONSOR
Networking Drinks Sponsor
ASSOCIATE SPONSOR
Official Publication
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Venue
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
- 1 Martin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000
- +61 2 8223 1111
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Parking:
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WHY YOU NEED TO BE THERE
Enhance your career with skill-building leadership strategies
Make meaningful connections and network with top insurance leaders
Get the latest insights on career acceleration, self-care and pay negotiations
Be part of this year’s Women in Insurance Summit Australia
Don’t just be part of the conversation – lead it. Join us to connect with your industry, learn from C-level trailblazers, and take your career to the next level.