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Explore top insurance conferences happening worldwide this year. Discover key events for networking and staying ahead in the global insurance industry

With the insurance sector in constant flux, the best way for industry professionals to stay relevant is to adapt to the changing environment and remain updated on industry trends. A good way to achieve all this is to attend conferences organized by key industry players.  

The events listed here are great opportunities for insurance professionals like you to update your skills, expand your network, and widen your knowledge. Check out the events that Insurance Business has in store for 2025. We’ll also list several specialist insurance events, the best insurance conferences, insurance marketing conferences, insurtech conferences, and trade shows happening in different parts of the world.   

These industry events can be a great venue for you to update your skills, bolster your network, and broaden your industry knowledge, so be sure to take note of these insurance conferences’ schedules, sign up on their websites, and attend! 

Insurance conference series: Women in Insurance Summits 

This is a yearly organized, one-day event centered on the issues that matter most to women in the insurance sector. The Women in Insurance Summit gathers outstanding female leaders from across the industry, who share the skills and wisdom they have built up over the years on their way to the top. Among the many topics they discuss include: 

  • advancing diversity and inclusion 
  • overcoming unconscious bias 
  • pay equity 
  • flexible work practices 

Here’s a schedule of the Women in Insurance Summits we are hosting in different parts of the world: 

  • Milica Aksic – Head of Single Risks Claims US, Munich Re 

  • Amanda Alesi – Managing Director, Travelers 

  • Merial Brown – Director of Operations, Berkley Select 

  • Wendy T. Cook – Middle Market Broking Leader, Commercial Risk Solutions, Aon 

  • Courtney Davis Curtis – Executive Vice President, Global Education Practice Leader, HUB International Limited 

  • Lauren Finnis – SVP, North American Distribution Leader, QBE 

  • Kimberly George – Global Chief Brand Officer, Sedgwick 

  • Jessica Hamilton – VP of Strategy, Innovation, and Business Development, Zurich North America 

  • Jen Klobnak – Chief Operating Officer, RLI Insurance Group 

  • Suzette Carty LeSane – Senior Vice President, Global Housing Executive, Assurant 

  • Lynn O’Leary – President (US), Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions 

  • Amoli Patel – Property & Casualty Insurance Product Executive, Farmers Insurance 

  • Paula Sullivan – Managing Director, Marsh 

  • Megan Wiegand – Broker Director, AIG 

Now on its eighth year, Women in Insurance Chicago brings together a live summit focused on empowering women and allies in the insurance industry. The insurance conference aims to nurture the next generation of inclusive leaders and celebrate the remarkable achievements of women across the field. 

This high-powered event is designed to help insurance professionals establish meaningful connections, uncover fresh ideas and innovations, and tackle pressing challenges faced by women in the industry. It also aims to provide inspiration to drive their careers forward. 

The agenda is packed with influential speakers from top companies, engaging discussions, and impactful networking opportunities. This insurance conference is a call-to-action for advancing gender equality. Women in Insurance Chicago is poised to make further strides in closing the gender gap and help forge a future where everyone can thrive in insurance. 

  • Jennifer Baziuk – Consulting and Customer & Growth Leader, EY Canada Insurance 

  • Ian Bell – SVP Global Talent & Performance, Sedgwick 

  • Katie Dallas – VP of Underwriting, SRIM 

  • Amanda Dean – VP, Ontario and Atlantic, Insurance Bureau of Canada 

  • Jharna Deshmukh – Director, Gore Mutual Insurance 

  • Erin Gattoni – SVP Human Resources & Operations, CNA Canada 

  • Denise Hall – Managing Director, Canadian Specialty Broking Leader, Aon 

  • Mo Kaur – President & COO, Premier Group 

  • Isabelle LaPalme – Chief Executive Officer, Gallagher RE Canada 

  • Diana Oddi – Director, Marketing, Communications, and Practice Management, Mandeville Private Client Inc. 

  • Krishna Patel – Director of Operations, Burns & Wilcox Canada 

  • Jessica Robertson – Senior Vice President, Gallagher Re 

  • Mindy Seibold – Senior Vice President and Chief Claims Officer, TDI 

  • Robin Shufelt – Chief Executive Officer, First Acre Insurance Inc. 

  • Collette Taylor – Chief Operating Officer, Sovereig

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