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Women in Insurance Atlanta 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 Atlanta on March 2, 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

Taffy Jo Mayers
Global Head of Commercial Property & Casualty and Specialty Insurance Propositions
WTW ICT

Monica Kaufman Pearson
Legendary news anchor and journalist, Host and producer
Monica Pearson One on One

Rachel Perry
Chief Innovation Officer, North America
Aon Commercial Risk Solutions

Casey Hartley
SVP, Head of E&S Wholesale Casualty and Environmental
Everest Insurance

Kim Reed
President, Southeast Zone
AIG

Geion Bright
Vice President, Property
AMWINS

Ania Caruso
Casualty Practice Leader, Managing Director – Southeast
Gallagher

Isabelle Dumont
SVP, Marketing and Technology Partners
Cowbell Cyber

Tracey Estes
Executive Vice President, Large Accounts Casualty
Arch Insurance

Nan Fine
Senior Director, Casualty Underwriting & Healthcare Risk Solutions
Markel Specialty

Lawanda “Elle Michell” Hall
Founder and CEO
Intelligent Intentions LLC

Scott Hornsby
Underwriting Development Manager
AmRisc

Marissa Jennings
Southeast Area Executive
Zurich North America

Angela Lee
Senior Vice President – Regional Claims Director, Southeast
Marsh McLennan Agency

Audrey Martin
Founder
Blue Pearl Consultants LLC

Tandeka Nomvete
Director of External Engagement
Spencer Educational Foundation

Terry-Dawn Thomas
Head of Claims University
Zurich North America

Tonya Washington
Regional Vice President, Southeast E&S Property
Arch Insurance

Madison Williamson
Product Manager, Cyber & Tech E&O
At-Bay

Jerome Wilson
Regional Vice President – Professional Liability
Skyward Specialty Insurance
2023 AGENDA
All times in ET
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Opening remarks from Chairperson
Taffy Jo Mayers
Global Head of Commercial Property & Casualty and Specialty Insurance Propositions
WTW ICT -
Opening Keynote: Women leading the way – Inclusive leadership lessons
Join an Atlanta legend, renowned news anchor and journalist, Monica Kaufman Pearson, as she discusses the importance of leading inclusively in this inspirational keynote. Monica will share her wins, challenges, and the transformative decisions that helped her become the first woman and minority to anchor the daily evening news in Atlanta, where she worked for 37 years at leading station WSB-TV. Having ‘retired’ in 2012, Monica has not slowed down and now hosts and produces Monica Pearson One on One, a monthly personality interview program on Peachtree TV/WPCH-TV. Monica has been recognized nationally for her reporting with numerous accolades, achieved an extensive list of lifetime achievement awards and been inducted into multiple national Halls of Fame. Learn motivating leadership lessons from a legendary trailblazer for women and minorities on how to develop the framework to increase women in leadership – and how to empower others to do the same.Monica Kaufman Pearson
Legendary news anchor and journalist, Host and producer
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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
Rachel Perry
Chief Innovation Officer, North America
Aon Commercial Risk SolutionsPanelists
Ania Caruso
Casualty Practice Leader, Managing Director – Southeast
GallagherIsabelle Dumont
SVP, Marketing and Technology Partners
Cowbell CyberScott Hornsby
Underwriting Development Manager
AmRisc -
Networking coffee break
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Panel: Pursuing better together – Harness the power of intersectionality to help you achieve your potential
Embracing different perspectives and ideas creates more effective, productive, and sustainable organizations. As an industry, we’ve come a long way, but we still are growing. It is vital for industry leaders to evolve current thinking on diversity, equity, and inclusion to include considerations of intersectionality, an academic term that recognises how different aspects of a person combine to create overlapping areas of privilege and oppression (Kimberlé W. Crenshaw, 1989). In this session, our panel will explore how to build on current DEI programs to understand how intersectional groups experience the workplace. By including intersectionality, we can advance opportunities for all and enable each other to succeed.
- Learn about intersectionality and why is it important to overcoming inequality in the workplace.
- Discover how to apply intersectionality to empower your workforce and your team.
- Examine issues in the workplace through an intersectional lens and learn practical tips and actionable takeaways.
Moderator
Tracey Estes
Executive Vice President, Large Accounts Casualty
Arch InsurancePanelists
Geion Bright
Vice President, Property
AMWINSTonya Washington
Regional Vice President, Southeast E&S Property
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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 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
Audrey Martin
Founder
Blue Pearl Consultants LLC -
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
Tandeka Nomvete
Director of External Engagement
Spencer Educational FoundationPanelists
Marissa Jennings
Southeast Area Executive
Zurich North AmericaAngela Lee
Senior Vice President – Regional Claims Director, Southeast
Marsh McLennan AgencyKim Reed
President, Southeast Zone
AIGMadison Williamson
Product Manager, Cyber & Tech E&O
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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
Casey Hartley
SVP, Head of E&S Wholesale Casualty and Environmental
Everest Insurance -
Networking coffee break
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Speed networking
Expand your network, make connections, and meet fellow delegates in a structured networking session.
Taffy Jo Mayers
Global Head of Commercial Property & Casualty and Specialty Insurance Propositions
WTW ICT -
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
Lawanda “Elle Michell” Hall
Founder and CEO
Intelligent Intentions LLCPanelists
Nan Fine
Senior Director, Casualty Underwriting & Healthcare Risk Solutions
Markel SpecialtyTerry-Dawn Thomas
Head of Claims University
Zurich North AmericaJerome Wilson
Regional Vice President – Professional Liability
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Closing remarks from Chairperson
Taffy Jo Mayers
Global Head of Commercial Property & Casualty and Specialty Insurance Propositions
WTW ICT -
Networking drinks reception
2023 SPONSORS
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2023 VENUE
SHERATON ATLANTA HOTEL
- 165 Courtland St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States
- +1 404-659-6500
- https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/atlxs-sheraton-atlanta-hotel/
TRAVEL PLANS
Preferred Accommodation
Hotel room rates are subject to all applicable taxes and fees. Rooms are subject to availability in each hotel from April 26 to April 28. We recommend that you book as soon as possible.
SHERATON ATLANTA HOTEL
165 Courtland St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States
Book your group rate via the reservation link or by calling 1 (888) 236-2427. Use the group name Women in Insurance Summit Atlanta to secure the discounted rate until February 17, 2023.
Room rate: $149 USD per Standard room/night
Cut-off date: February 17, 2023
Check in: 4pm Check out: 12pm

THANKS FOR TAKING PART IN WOMEN IN INSURANCE SUMMIT ATLANTA 2023
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