About the Forum
Now in its 5th year, the Insurance Forum is a leadership development forum like no other.
This year’s event will bring together over 200 women from all levels who will be able to gain access to role models, ask questions, debate, discuss and build their network. All this to increase the number of female leaders in the industry with the support of male allies also in the audience.
What will the Forum provide?
According to research by GQ Littler, women account for less than 7% of CEOs in the UK insurance industry, 16% of CFOs, and under 11% of chairpersons. With lagging progress in the middle of the pipeline and director-level women leaving at a higher rate than in past years there are fewer women in line for top positions.
Bringing together insurance leaders from the UK and beyond, the everywoman in Insurance Forum will connect and develop women and male champions with the practical tools and support needed to build the pipeline of women in senior positions and future female leaders within the sector.
Gender diversity has been proven to impact everything from recruitment to investment in the industry and while many companies have started putting policies in place to address this, research shows that there is a perceived gap between what is said and what is practically done in companies.
Join us to be a part of this diverse and community of women who are advancing their career to the next level in Insurance.
Highlights include:
- Interactive panel discussions on industry trends and hot topics
- Keynote sessions showcasing career journeys and different career paths
- A practical self-development Power Hour
- Networking drinks to forge connections and enable attendees to become part of a supportive peer group.
Contact us for information about involvement in the 2025 event or for the everywoman in Risk Forum later in the year.
Thought Leadership Breakfast
Prior to the main forum, we will be hosting a thought leadership breakfast exclusively for senior leaders from the UK insurance industry to meet and network. Attendance at the thought leadership breakfast is by invite only. If you are a working within a senior role in Insurance and are interested in attending, please complete an application form and we will be in touch with further details.
Convene 22 Bishopsgate
How will the event work?
The everywoman in Insurance Forum is open to all women and male allies in insurance, whatever their role, looking to advance a career in insurance.
An inspiring face-to-face one day event hosted at the Howden Group head offices in London and featuring senior insurance leaders and industry experts.
Access practical tools including:
Role Model Access
Access to insurance role models: leaders from top insurance companies give insight into their career journeys and provide answers to your questions
Leadership Development
Interactive training sessions from world-leading trainers to enhance your leadership skills
Industry Knowledge
Leading companies share how they are approaching current challenges
Inter-company connections
Your chance to walk away with long-lasting personal industry connections to help widen your network and advance your career
Personal Development
A practical self-development Power Hour.
CPD Points
Sessions are CPD certified allowing you to claim CPD points for your attendance
Who Attends?
The forum is open to everyone working in insurance – from women looking to advance their career and create more diverse teams, to men working to support women in their teams and wider organisations. See below for a sample of the companies and job functions that have previously attended:
