About
The Business Insurance Women to Watch Awards & Leadership Conference is the only recognition programme that celebrates leading women from every facet of the commercial insurance industry. Winners come from commercial insurance, risk management, and related fields such as consulting and law. What started as a recognition programme in 2006, has grown into an educational programme aimed at the advancement of women in commercial insurance.
In 2017, Business Insurance launched the EMEA Women to Watch Awards programme which recognizes winners from Europe, the Middle East and Africa. This year's programme will take place on 5 December in London and include a half-day professional development conference, followed by an awards ceremony.
An Advisory Board of past honorees, diversity experts, and insurance industry leaders guide the development of the conference content.
2024 EMEA Winners
Kirsty Adam
Tokio Marine HCC, a unit of Tokio Marine Holdings Inc.
Funké Adeosun
Allianz Commercial, a unit of Allianz SE
Isabelle Clausner
Xceedance Consulting Ltd.
Ines Cloarec
Liberty Mutual Reinsurance
Anita Gabat
Zurich Insurance Group
Joanna Grant
Fenchurch Law
Lucinda Hodgkinson
Artex Risk Solutions, a unit of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Ellie Horner
Beazley PLC
Chantal Joosse
Willis Towers Watson PLC
Louise Kidd
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co.
Diane Maccury
Charles Taylor Ltd.
Cristina Martinez
Sacyr S.A.
Carly Matson
Altea Insurance
Hema Mistry
Marsh Ltd.
Tania Mouton
Ryan Specialty International, a unit of Ryan Specialty Holdings Inc.
Yvonne Palm
African Reinsurance Corp.
Jessica Reimers
Südvers GmbH
Azucena Roldan
Swiss Reinsurance Corporate Solutions
Daniella Smith
Euclid Transactional, a division of Euclid Insurance Services Inc.
Julijana Sumner
Axa XL, a unit of Axa SA
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10:15 AM - 11:00 AM | Ageism and generational differences present significant challenges within the insurance industry. Older employees, often with decades of experience, may face ageist attitudes that undervalue their contributions. Conversely, younger employees, adept with digital tools and innovative approaches, might be perceived as lacking the necessary industry experience and long-term perspective. These generational divides can create tensions and hinder collaboration, ultimately affecting productivity and innovation. Bridging these gaps requires fostering an inclusive culture that values the strengths of all age groups. Embracing diverse generational perspectives can lead to a more resilient industry overall. Julian van Berkel, Marsh Specialty, Europe Samira Korterink, Randstad N.V. Barbara Schonhofer, ISC Group | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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11:15 AM - 12:00 PM | Two leading experts in the field of AI will discuss the recent launch of the GenAI Explorer Program (sponsored by The Digital Insurer and Microsoft), a ground-breaking initiative designed exclusively for insurance professionals, focusing on personal and insurance applications of generative AI. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Countdown to the Women to Watch EMEA Conference & Awards Ceremony