Updated: September 9, 2024
With the insurance industry constantly evolving, the best way for insurance professionals like you to stay relevant is to adapt to the changes. Insurance conferences are designed to help you achieve just that. These events provide a great venue for you to update your skills, bolster your network, and broaden your industry knowledge.
To give you an idea of what’s in store for 2024, we’re listing the events that Insurance Business is hosting this year. We'll also list several specialist insurance events and trade shows happening in different parts of the world.
If you’re an insurance leader or professional looking to deepen your understanding of the industry, then you can benefit from attending one of these events. Continue reading and see what you can discover at one of our insurance conferences or the many others held across the globe!
The Women in Insurance Summit is a one-day event centered on the issues that matter most to women in the insurance sector. It 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 topics they touch on are:
The 2024 insurance conferences will also see the launch of the Women in Insurance Mentorship Network. This supportive platform aims to connect and empower women in the industry to become leaders and to maximize their careers.
Here’s the complete schedule of the Women in Insurance Summits we are hosting in different parts of the world:
Date: September 12, 2024
Website: newyork.ibwomenininsurance.com
Venue: 583 Park Ave, New York, New York 10065, United States
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Women in Insurance Summit New York will provide insurance professionals with an opportunity to build new bonds and explore leadership strategies. The insurance conference also aims to inspire these professionals to make changes in their careers and work with a purpose in an industry that is constantly innovating to be more digital and provide equal opportunities for men and women. The insurance event will be held in partnership with Arch.
Date: October 29, 2024
Website: la.ibwomenininsurance.com
Venue: Sheraton Grand Los Angeles, 711 South Hope St, Los Angeles, California 90017, United States
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For the second straight year, California’s Women in Insurance Summit will be held in Los Angeles. The insurance conference will provide a venue for insurance professionals to reconnect face to face. It will also bring together women leaders and their allies in the industry to discuss a variety of pressing insurance topics. These include gender equality and technological innovation. The insurance trade show will be held in partnership with Arch.
Date: November 7, 2024
Website: uk.ibwomenininsurance.com
Venue: De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, 61-65 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5DA, United Kingdom
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The last event in the year for the series, Women in Insurance Summit UK builds on the gains it has made last year. The event will return in November to provide participants with an opportunity to connect with some of the industry’s elite leaders. It will also allow insurance leaders to engage in deep conversations about establishing an inclusive culture that supports diverse professionals.
Date: February 27, 2024
Website: nz.ibwomenininsurance.com
Venue: Hilton Auckland, Princes Wharf, 147 Quay St Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Women in Insurance Summit NZ brought together women leaders and D&I advocates in the country. They discussed practical strategies for success, shared career development insights, and helped participants build essential skills for professional advancement. The insurance conference was held in partnership with Deloitte.
Date: April 12, 2024
Website: atlanta.ibwomenininsurance.com
Venue: JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead, 3300 Lenox Rd NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, United States
This year’s Women in Insurance Summit Atlanta was dedicated to empowering women and their allies and developing the next generation of leaders. The insurance conference also celebrated the achievements of women in the industry. The 2024 insurance event was held in partnership with Arch.
Date: May 21, 2024
Website: chicago.ibwomenininsurance.com
Venue: Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, 221 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, Illinois 60601, United States
Women in Insurance Summit Chicago united industry professionals over the common goal of diversity and empowerment. The day-long insurance conference tackled how insurance leaders can continue to drive innovation, maintain employee engagement, and find new areas of growth and opportunity.
Date: June 18, 2024
Website: women.insurancebusiness.ca
Women in Insurance Summit Canada continued its goal of empowering women and developing a new generation of leaders. The insurance event also celebrated everything that the country’s insurance industry has achieved in the past twelve months. The insurance conference will feature:
impactful speakers from leading insurance companies
insightful sessions on hot button topics
a dedicated time for networking and relationship building
Women in Insurance Summit Canada focuses on authentic and inclusive leadership.
Date: August 21, 2024
Website: australia.ibwomenininsurance.com
Women in Insurance Summit Australia featured insightful keynote sessions, presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and networking activities led by influential industry leaders. Among the topics that covered were:
creating the conditions for high performance
achieving leadership success
practicing mindfulness to re-energize and re-focus
embracing generative AI in insurance
creating inclusive cultures
Attendees were given the chance to earn five Certified Insurance Professional (CIP) points from ANZIIF and five Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours from MFAA.
Insurance Business holds a pair of events recognizing the outstanding achievements of different insurers and insurance professionals.
Date: May 3, 2024
Website: ibawards.com.au
Venue: The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, 1 Martin Pl, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
The annual Insurance Business Awards returned for its seventh edition to showcase the achievements of Australia’s leading industry players. Over the years, it has become the leading independent awards event for the nation’s insurance industry.
Check out the complete list of 2024 awardees here.
Date: November 14, 2024
Website: www.ibawards.ca
Venue: Liberty Grand Toronto, Exhibition Place, 25 British Columbia Road, Toronto, Ontario M6K 3C3, Canada
Now on its ninth year, the annual Insurance Business Canada Awards has been recognized as the country’s leading awards program in the insurance profession. The event honors the exemplary achievements of Canada’s best brokers, brokerages, insurers, underwriters, MGAs, and risk managers.
Date: April 24, 2024
Website: ca.ibbrokersummit.com
Venue: Arcadian Toronto, 401 Bay Street, Simpson Tower, 8th floor, Toronto, Ontario M5H 2Y4, Canada
The Insurance Business Broker Summit brought together industry leaders from across Canada to discuss how to take advantage of the opportunities presented by 2024’s volatility. Some of the key issues covered included:
Participants of the day-long insurance conference gained insights into the future of the industry. They also received tips and strategies from industry experts on how to elevate their careers.
Date: May 9, 2024
Website: www.claimsleaderssummit.com
Venue: The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, 1 Martin Pl, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
The Claims Leaders Summit Australia is the leading claims event in the country. It addresses the latest challenges to the claims handling process to help specialists deliver excellent customer experience and achieve operational efficiency.
This year’s insurance conference gathered Australia’s top insurance companies and industry leaders. These experts provided an opportunity for participants to engage in strategic discussions, helping them remain innovative and equipped for the future.
Date: July 10 & 11, 2025
Website: www.ibfuturefest.com
Venue: Santa Monica Pier, California, USA
The world’s largest insurance festival is happening in 2025! The IBFutureFest is designed for insurance trailblazers and fun-seekers who want to ditch the boredom of the boardroom for sun and sand. This insurance conference in Santa Monica Pier in sunny California gathers next-gen professionals, carriers and reinsurers, wholesale and retail brokers, and risk managers in one exclusive event.
Boost your industry credentials with our dynamic workshops and networking opportunities. Get access to exciting VIP events such as the IBFutureFest Concert, sports tournaments, and mindfulness activities.
If you’re a specialist looking for insurance conferences that cater to your line of work, you can also sign up for the following events:
Date: September 30-October 2, 2024
Venue: Loews Philadelphia Hotel, USA
The Cyber Risk Summit is among the leading networking events for cyber risk professionals. Hundreds of cyber insurance and risk management specialists, legal and regulatory experts, and tech leaders attend the conference each year. The Philadelphia summit is this year’s fourth and final installment of the event organized by NetDiligence.
Date: September 15-17, 2024
Venue: Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville, USA
The LIMRA Annual Conference is one of the largest gatherings of the industry’s top senior executives in the country. These include experts in life insurance, annuities, and workplace benefits. Participants are given the opportunity to gain industry insights and network with high-level professionals.
Date: September 25-27, 2024
Venue: 323 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, USA
The American Council of Life Insurers’ (ACLI) premier insurance conference gathers senior executives from life insurance and financial services companies to examine today’s business and political issues. It features more than 20 sessions addressing various topics, including:
The sessions are eligible for CLE and CPE credits.
Date: November 7-9, 2024
Venue: Coronado Springs Resort, Florida, USA
The three-day insurance conference offers participants networking, education, and leadership development opportunities. The event is organized by The Institutes CPCU Society.
Date: November 12-13, 2024
Venue: Austin Convention Center, USA
Connected Claims USA is the world’s largest claims conference gathering leaders and professionals in the field. The insurance event helps claims leaders gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the area. The two-day summit is one of several insurance conferences organized by Reuters.
Date: September 19, 2024
Venue: Ease 605, New York, USA
The event will host hundreds of senior decision-makers alongside insurtech founders and tech innovators from different parts of the world. Participants can network with senior industry leaders and keep abreast of the latest innovations in the insurance industry. The insurance conference is run by Fintech Global.
Date: November 5-6, 2024
Venue: Business Design Centre, London, UK
The insurance trade show brings together more than 1,500 insurance innovators and disruptors from across the globe. The exhibition floor is expected to be packed with over 40 solution providers.
Are you looking forward to attending our Insurance Business events? Tell us in the comments what excites you the most about these insurance conferences.
