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!
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:
Here’s a schedule of the Women in Insurance Summits we are hosting in different parts of the world:
Date: May 14, 2025
Website: chicago.ibwomenininsurance.com
Venue: Marriot Marquis, 2121 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
Speakers:
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
Rebecca Wicker – RVP, E&S Property, Arch Insurance
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.
Date: June 25, 2025
Website: women.insurancebusiness.ca
Venue: Universal Eventspace 6250 Hwy 7, Vaughan, ON L4H 4G3, Canada
Speakers:
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
Kate Della Mora – CEO (Canada), CFC Underwriting Inc.
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
Maddy Kumar – Senior Vice President, Guy Carpenter
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, Sovereign Insurance
Dr. Samra Zafar – Physician, Educator, Bestselling Author; one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women
Women in Insurance Summit Canada opens its eighth year in 2025 with a live summit dedicated to empowering women and allies of women in insurance. This insurance conference aims to develop the next generation of inclusive leaders and celebrate the achievements of women in our industry. This year’s Women in Insurance Summit Canada is in partnership with Allianz.
As with the other conferences, this event helps insurance professionals build awareness by networking with investors and insurance executives. Agency owners and independent insurance agents alike can forge meaningful connections and uncover fresh ideas and innovations.
These are benefits apart from helping women tackle pressing challenges they faced in the industry. The summit is also an effective vehicle that provides women with the inspiration to drive their careers forward. Don’t forget to check out our special section on women leaders in the Canadian insurance industry to see how far female empowerment has gone.
Date: August 21, 2025
Website: australia.ibwomenininsurance.com
Venue: The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, Martin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Speakers: TBA
Set in the heart of Sydney, this summit promises an enlightening day filled with practical strategies, industry insights, and inspiring stories delivered. These will be delivered by a diverse array of top speakers from Australia’s leading insurance companies.
The Women in Insurance Summit Australia is the definitive event in Insurance Business Australia’s ongoing initiative to recognize, celebrate, and empower women in the insurance industry.
This year’s summit features dozens of influential speakers and a robust agenda. It also offers the opportunity to network with the industry’s best. The Women in Insurance Summit in Sydney is a terrific opportunity to foster career-long relationships, develop high-performing strategies, and gain practical advice from industry leaders to strengthen your workforce and overcome adversity.
With an agenda packed with influential speakers from top companies, attendees can expect engaging discussions, and impactful networking opportunities. The summit continues the effort of advancing gender equality. Attend this insurance conference to learn more about closing the gender gap and how to help create a more inclusive future, where everyone can thrive and succeed.
Date: October 27, 2025
Website: newyork.ibwomenininsurance.com
Venue: 583 Park Ave, New York, NY 10065, United States
Speakers: TBA
Women and allies will be pleased to know that the Women in Insurance Summit is back in New York for its eighth year. As with the other summits, this will be conducted in-person summit and is dedicated to breaking barriers, building connections, and celebrating the achievements of women in our industry.
While the list of speakers has yet to be finalized, you can expect that they will be influential people from top insurance companies. Attendees can expect a packed agenda, and powerful networking opportunities from this one-day event.
The Women in Insurance Summit New York is where industry professionals like you can forge a strong professional network, explore hot-topic issues, and stay ahead of the latest industry trends. We will also continue with the Women in Insurance Mentorship Network, a supportive platform for connecting and empowering women in the insurance industry to lead effectively and maximize their careers. Join the over 150 capable women who are already part of our growing network.
Date: October 30, 2025
Website: la.ibwomenininsurance.com
Venue: 333 Universal Hollywood Dr, Universal City, CA 91608, USA
Speakers: TBA
Women empowerment, developing the next generation of leaders, and celebrating the achievements of women in our insurance industry -- these and many more themes are the core of the Women in Insurance Summit Los Angeles.
This in-person summit enables insurance professionals to make new connections, discover new ideas and disruptions, explore the hot topics and key challenges women face in the industry. Industry professionals can also get inspiration to advance in their careers.
This insurance conference will feature influential speakers from leading insurance companies, a packed agenda, and powerful networking opportunities. This summit also aims to inspire and empower the industry to continue to make positive changes. This event works to close the gender gap and provide equal opportunities for women to launch thriving careers in insurance.
Date: April 25, 2025
Website: atlanta.ibwomenininsurance.com
Venue: JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead, 3300 Lenox Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326, United States
Women in Insurance Atlanta returned for its eighth year in 2025, bringing together a live summit focused on empowering women and allies in the insurance industry. The event's agenda were aimed at cultivating the next generation of inclusive leaders and recognizing the remarkable achievements of women across the field.
This dynamic event was organized to help insurance professionals forge meaningful connections and discover fresh ideas and innovations. It was also designed to offer strategies for tackling pressing challenges faced by women in the industry and gain inspiration to drive their careers forward.
Its agenda was packed with influential speakers from top companies, engaging discussions, and impactful networking opportunities.
Date: February 26, 2025
Website: nz.ibwomenininsurance.com
Venue: 147 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, Auckland, New Zealand
This was a transformative day at the Women in Insurance Summit Aotearoa New Zealand. The event is an integral part of Insurance Business NZ’s mission to recognize, celebrate, and empower women in the insurance profession.
This insurance conference was aimed at driving greater representation of women in senior executive roles and foster leadership development. It was also designed to provide actionable strategies to navigate today’s challenging market.
The summit featured a diverse lineup of speakers from New Zealand’s top insurance companies. It also offered valuable insights on emerging industry trends, leadership skills, and career development. Attendees got to engage with thought leaders and professionals as they explored practical strategies to refine their leadership style and advance their careers and personal growth.
Attendees also had the opportunity to connect with a mentor or mentee via the launch of the Women in Mentorship Network.
Every year, Insurance Business holds a couple of events recognizing the outstanding achievements of different insurers and insurance professionals.
Date: May 2, 2025
Website: ibawards.com.au
Venue: The Hilton Sydney, 488 George Street, Sydney, Australia
The annual Insurance Business Awards is back for its eighth year to showcase the achievements of Australia’s leading industry players. Over the years, this awards show has become the leading independent awards event for the nation’s insurance industry.
Click here to view the complete list of 2025 awardees.
Date: November 13, 2025
Website: ibawards.ca
Venue: Exhibition Place, 25 British Columbia Rd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3, Canada
For a decade, the annual Insurance Business Canada Awards (IBCAs) has been recognized as the leading independent awards program in the insurance profession across Canada.
These awards recognize the outstanding brokers, brokerages, insurers, underwriters, MGAs and risk managers for their achievements, leadership and innovation over the past year.
Nominations commence on May 5 and end on July 24, 2025. The Excellence awardees will be announced in Insurance Business Canada (IBC) magazine and online channels in September. The winners will then be revealed at the celebratory awards show on November 13, 2025, and profiled in Insurance Business magazine.
The IBCAs is presented by Insurance Business Canada (IBC), the resource of choice for the country’s most forward-thinking insurance brokers and advice professionals.
Date: May 14, 2025
Website: claimsleaderssummit.com
Venue: The Fullerton Hotel, 46J5+Q4 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Speakers:
Ron Arnold – Founder, 11eight
Michael Bewley – VP, AI and Computer Vision, Nearmap
Abhi Bhola – VP, Growth APAC, EXL
Susan Donaldson – Former Head of Claims-Australia, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
Joe Donovan – Claims Manager, Arch Insurance
David Gow – Head of Claims, CHU Underwriting Agencies
Jonathan Hubbard – President, Australia, Crawford & Company
Kerrie Hurrell – Manager Claims Integrity and Investigation, Medibank
Karen Jonesy-Gudmunson – Chief Transformation and Operations Officer, Tokio Marine Management Australasia
Kylie Macfarlane – Chief Operating Officer, Climate, Operations & Strategy, Insurance Council of Australia
Mary Magallanes – General Manager, Claims Management, MLC Life Insurance
David McDonald – Managing Director Australia and Co-Founder, The Bridge International
Anthony McLean – Executive General Manager, Residential, Ambrose Construct Group
Kate Middleton – Head of Claims, ARC Projects
Russell Mills JP – Head of General Insurance Claims Controlling, Allianz Australia
Aaron Molivas – Executive Manager Transformation Home Insurance, Suncorp
Carola Moore – Head of Claims, Hannover Re
Julie Morgan – Head of Claims, Australia, AXA XL
Paul Muir – Managing Director, Compliance Advocacy Solutions
Matt Paterson – Chief Claims Officer AU NZ, Zurich
Drew Schnehage – Managing Director, ControlExpert Australia
Darren Trott – Executive General Manager, Business Development, Ambrose Construct Group
Aniisu K Verghese – Workplace Change and Communication Leader, Intraskope
Adam Yasa – Head of Claims and Data Integrity, Phoenix Health Fund
This premier event will unite top insurers and senior claims experts to share insights, foster collaboration, and explore actionable practical strategies to address industry challenges. This year’s agenda will focus on proactive strategies, technological innovation, and cross-industry collaboration to tackle pressing challenges and position the industry for long-term success.
With this year’s lineup of speakers, the Claims Leaders Summit can help you understand the market and problems you are challenged with solving. Attendees can gain practical insights into trends, opportunities, and cutting-edge strategies shaping the future of insurance claims.
As a bonus, we’re introducing a second content stream this year to focus on operational excellence in claims, ensuring your claims team is achieving high-performance in this dynamic landscape.
Date: July 10 & 11, 2025
Website: ibfuturefest.com
Venue: Santa Monica Pier, California, USA
The world’s largest insurance festival is happening in 2025! The IBFutureFest was made for insurance trailblazers and fun-seekers who want to ditch the boredom of the boardroom for sun and sand.
This insurance conference in the Santa Monica Pier of sunny California is a gathering of next-gen professionals, carriers and reinsurers, wholesale and retail brokers, and risk managers in one exclusive event.
You can boost your industry credentials with dynamic workshops and networking opportunities. You may also obtain access to exciting VIP events such as the IBFutureFest Concert, mini-golf tournament, and mindfulness activities.
Specialists looking for conferences that are more aligned to their kind of work can attend the following conferences:
Date: September 14-16, 2025
Venue: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Kissimmee, FL, USA
The LIMRA Annual Conference is one of the largest gatherings of the industry’s top senior executives in the US. Attendees and experts include those engaged in life insurance, annuities, and workplace benefits. Participants are given the opportunity to gain industry insights and network with high-level professionals.
Date: October 15-17, 2025
Venue: Renaissance Nashville Hotel, Nashville, TN, 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. This conference features more than 20 sessions addressing various topics like reinsurance, compliance, and legislative and regulatory issues. Note that the sessions are eligible for CLE and CPE credits.
Date: June 4-5, 2025
Venue: Javits Center, New York, New York, USA
This is an industry-leading event that gathers over 6,000 insurtech entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and investors from around the world. Insurtech Insights focuses on showing insurance professionals how to navigate digital transformation, innovation, and disruption in the insurance industry.
A conference like this can help sharpen your value proposition and identify what parts of the insurance value chain are ripe for innovation. Renowned speakers will share knowledge on emerging tech like AI, blockchain, machine learning, and IoT, and how they affect the insurance industry at large.
Date: September 28-October 1, 2025
Venue: Manchester Grand Hyatt hotel, San Diego, California
The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) will have its 130th Annual Convention in San Diego, California. This is a major event that brings together mutual insurance CEOs and management teams who are focused on P&C insurance. It is a key P&C insurance event that is well-attended by insurers the world over. Attendees of this event will find many opportunities for knowledge enhancement, fellowship, and networking with vendors that provide P&C insurance solutions.
Date: May 14-15, 2025
Venue: Manchester Central
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) Conference is Europe’s largest insurance broking exhibition and insurance professionals are encouraged to attend. BIBA offers extensive networking and knowledge-enhancing opportunities. This event is expected to attract over 9,500 participants, including more than 230 exhibitors ranging from insurers, brokers, service providers, and software vendors. This event is sponsored by major players like AXA, Aviva, and RSA.
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