CONQUER THE NEXT STAGE OF YOUR CAREER – INDUSTRY EVENT RETURNS

21 August 2024, The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

#IBWomenInInsurance

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.

2023 FEATURED SPEAKERS


Jelena Dokic
Jelena Dokic

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

Meray El-Khoury
Meray El-Khoury

Chief Insurance Officer
MetLife

Dr Priya Chagan
Dr Priya Chagan

General Manager, Health Services
TAL

Jenny O’Neill
Jenny O’Neill

Chief Legal and Governance Officer
Hollard Insurance

Sam White
Sam White

Founder and CEO
Stella Insurance

Archana Acharya
Archana Acharya

Chief General Counsel
Gallagher Bassett

Julie Batch
Julie Batch

Group Executive, Direct Insurance Australia
IAG

Gillian Davidson
Gillian Davidson

Partner
Sparke Helmore Lawyers

Jay Epps
Jay Epps

Senior Manager, Work Health & Safety
QBE

Paula Treacy
Paula Treacy

National Manager – Business Development
Lockton Companies Australia

Lauren Lance
Lauren Lance

Executive General Manager Enterprise Delivery
Suncorp

Alex Lumby
Alex Lumby

Managing Director, Head of MMB Australia
Marsh

Kirsten Mills
Kirsten Mills

Head of Affinity, Pacific
Marsh

Sylvia Quang
Sylvia Quang

Partner, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers and President, NSW, YIPs

Glen Riddell
Glen Riddell

CEO
Berkley Re Asia Pacific

Katie-Jeyn Romeyn
Katie-Jeyn Romeyn

Founder and CEO
Katie-Jeyn Romeyn International

Drew Schnehage
Drew Schnehage

Managing Director – Australia
Innovation Group

Skye Theodorou
Skye Theodorou

Co-Founder & CEO
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2023 AGENDA


  • Registration opens
  • Opening remarks from the chairperson
    Sylvia Quang
    Sylvia Quang

    Partner, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers and President, NSW, YIPs

  • Welcome remarks from the event partner, MARSH
    Alex Lumby
    Alex Lumby

    Managing Director, Head of MMB Australia
    Marsh

  • 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
    Jelena Dokic

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

  • Speed networking

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

    Moderator
    Sylvia Quang
    Sylvia Quang

    Partner, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers and President, NSW, YIPs

  • Morning tea and refreshments break
  • 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  
    Moderator
    Danny Wood
    Danny Wood

    News Editor
    Insurance Business Australia

    Panellists
    Julie Batch
    Julie Batch

    Group Executive, Direct Insurance Australia
    IAG

    Glen Riddell
    Glen Riddell

    CEO
    Berkley Re Asia Pacific

    Meray El-Khoury
    Meray El-Khoury

    Chief Insurance Officer
    MetLife

    Rachel York
    Rachel York

    Chief Operating Officer
    Clover Insurance

  • When work becomes your safe place

    Kirsten will share her lived experience of how her career became her identity and safe place.  Dealing with some of society’s all too familiar personal challenges, she will shed light on how these events can create great empathetic and resilient leaders in our industry.  Most importantly she will highlight the need to create safe workspaces to allow people to nurture their talents, no matter what life throws at them. 

    • Leading with empathy and resilience 
    • Leadership development through lived experience 
    • How safe spaces create culture 
    Kirsten Mills
    Kirsten Mills

    Head of Affinity, Pacific
    Marsh

  • Networking lunch
  • 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
    Drew Schnehage

    Managing Director – Australia
    Innovation Group

    Panellists
    Archana Acharya
    Archana Acharya

    Chief General Counsel
    Gallagher Bassett

    Lauren Lance
    Lauren Lance

    Executive General Manager Enterprise Delivery
    Suncorp

    Jenny O’Neill
    Jenny O’Neill

    Chief Legal and Governance Officer
    Hollard Insurance

    Skye Theodorou
    Skye 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
    Katie-Jeyn Romeyn

    Founder and CEO
    Katie-Jeyn Romeyn International

  • 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 
  • 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
    Sam White

    Founder and CEO
    Stella Insurance

  • 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
    Sylvia Quang

    Partner, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers and President, NSW, YIPs

    Panellists
    Dr Priya Chagan
    Dr Priya Chagan

    General Manager, Health Services
    TAL

    Gillian Davidson
    Gillian Davidson

    Partner
    Sparke Helmore Lawyers

    Jay Epps
    Jay Epps

    Senior Manager, Work Health & Safety
    QBE

    Paula Treacy
    Paula Treacy

    National Manager – Business Development
    Lockton Companies Australia

  • Networking drinks
    Sponsored by
    Paula Treacy
  • Event concludes

SPONSORS


2024 Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

  • Gallagher Bassett
  • Sparke Helmore Lawyers

BARISTA COFFEE SPONSOR

  • JP Flynn Builders

ASSOCIATE SPONSOR

  • AAMC

Official Publication

  • IB Australia

Organised by

  • Key Media

Venue


The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

WHY YOU NEED TO BE THERE

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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 insights on career acceleration, self-care and pay negotiations

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