RETURNING IN PERSON: UNITE WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS FOR A DAY OF EMPOWERMENT AND CELEBRATION

Connecting an industry, challenging the status quo
October 4 2022 | JW MARRIOTT SAN FRANCISCO UNION SQUARE
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ABOUT


Women in Insurance San Francisco is thrilled to welcome the insurance industry with open arms to reconnect face-to-face for a live summit dedicated to empowering women and allies, developing a new generation of leaders, and celebrating all that this industry of innovators has achieved over the course of the last twelve months.

This event will provide insurance professionals with an incredible opportunity to build new bonds, explore innovation, and get inspired to make small (and big) changes in their careers, and most importantly – work with a purpose in an industry that is constantly innovating to be more digital, exceed clients’ needs and provide equal opportunities for all people.

Featuring impactful speakers from leading companies, an agenda packed with powerful sessions on hot-button topics, and dedicated time for networking and relationship building, this event is exactly what every insurance professional needs on their calendar for 2022.

Join us in celebrating the resilience of the insurance industry and uniting as a community once again.

Why attend?

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    Unpack the skills you need to stand out as an insurance leader and take the next step in your career

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    Explore how you can achieve growth and increase your exposure in a hybrid working environment

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    Network face-to-face with women and allies alike and connect with some of the industry’s most elite leaders

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    Engage in a deeper conversation around establishing an inclusive culture that supports diverse professionals

2022 SPEAKERS


Rinki Sethi
Rinki Sethi

VP & CISO
Bill.com

Heidi Sirota
Heidi Sirota

Chief Pet Officer
Nationwide

Lori Rosenberg
Lori Rosenberg

Principal, Business Insurance Division
Marsh McLennan Agency

Claudia Merkle
Claudia Merkle

former CEO
National MI, subsidiary of NMI Holdings, Inc.

Yiana Stavrakis
Yiana Stavrakis

President
Monarch E&S Insurance Services

Bobbie Goldie
Bobbie Goldie

SVP, M&S and Corporate Distribution
IAT Insurance Group 

Emma Ye
Emma Ye

VP of Risk
At-Bay

Lisa	Gentile
Lisa Gentile

Vice President
Liberty Mutual Insurance

Anna Tan
Anna Tan

Head of Excess Casualty Wholesale
Navigators, a brand of The Hartford

Kendra Cimmino
Kendra Cimmino

Senior Director of Sales, Insurance & Channels
SambaSafety

Kristie Felton
Kristie Felton

Head of Partnerships
At Bay

Nicole Halverson
Nicole Halverson

Director of People & Culture
Carpe Data

Nicole Perrault
Nicole Perrault

Head of Property
Vantage Risk

Andrea Collins
Andrea Collins

Insurtech Marketing Leader, formerly at Hippo and Policygenius

Angela Grant
Angela Grant

Chief Legal Officer
Palomar

Samita Malik
Samita Malik

Head of Insurance
Arbo Works

Danielle Larsen
Danielle Larsen

Head of Operations & Systems for Property & Inland Marine
Everest Insurance

Diane Rodgers
Diane Rodgers

Sr. Director, Insurance Law, Global Safety & Insurance Legal
Uber

Kate Sampson
Kate Sampson

Managing Director
Anthemis

2022 AGENDA


All times in PT
  • Registration and breakfast
  • Opening remarks from Chairperson
    Bobbie Goldie
    Bobbie Goldie

    SVP, M&S and Corporate Distribution
    IAT Insurance Group 

  • Opening remarks from Event partner
    Kristie Felton
    Kristie Felton

    Head of Partnerships
    At Bay

  • Keynote fireside chat: Thriving as a leader – reflections on career wins and challenges

    Join our fireside chat with Rinki Sethi, VP & CISO at Bill.com and former VP & CISO of Twitter, as she reflects on her unique path to success as a leader in a still male-dominated industry. With more than two decades of security and technology leadership expertise, her career has placed her on the forefront of developing cutting edge online security infrastructure at several Fortune 500 companies. Let Rinki’s powerful story of determination inspire you and illustrate how you can draw on your own strength to excel both professionally and personally.  

    Rinki Sethi
    Rinki Sethi

    VP & CISO
    Bill.com

  • Panel: Standing out from the crowd with your personal brand

    Every insurance leader needs a strong personal brand that evolves as you advance in your career. It’s a matter of continually crafting and curating the skills and experience that make you, you! In this session, gain advice on how to best articulate your personal brand, in and out of the office, and how it can be the key differentiator in your career. 

    • How to make a strong, lasting impression – from the office, in the boardroom, or at your dining room table 
    • Improving your digital footprint: leveraging popular social platforms like LinkedIn to market and build your brand 
    • Tips for engaging internal sponsors to be your advocates 
    • Using your everyday creativity to help you emerge as an authentic leader 
    Moderator
    Lisa	Gentile
    Lisa Gentile

    Vice President
    Liberty Mutual Insurance

    Panelists
    Anna Tan
    Anna Tan

    Head of Excess Casualty Wholesale
    Navigators, a brand of The Hartford

    Samita Malik
    Samita Malik

    Head of Insurance
    Arbo Works

    Andrea Collins
    Andrea Collins

    Insurtech Marketing Leader, formerly at Hippo and Policygenius

  • Interactive networking coffee break
  • Celebrate the resilience of women in insurance

    Emma Ye will discuss the diverse challenges she has faced through her career and personal life as a young, ambitious, immigrant female leader in insurance. Emma will share stories of her early days in start-ups and her perspective as she built her own Risk Team at At-Bay. Discover how professional opportunities, while also becoming a new mother, have enlightened Emma to appreciate the resilient spirit of women in insurance. 

    Emma Ye
    Emma Ye

    VP of Risk
    At-Bay

  • Panel: A guide to proactive problem-solving

    What separates an impactful leader from others is their ability to effectively problem-solve – to communicate transparently, consider the different perspectives and stakeholders, and challenge the status quo. This session will feature industry leaders who will unpack problem-solving in a workplace setting, and practical tips for finding the best solution to any task or project. 

    • Building a team culture that considers different stakeholders – both internally and externally 
    • What are the six key problem-solving skills all leaders should master? 
    • How can you become an effective problem-solver, regardless of your level of leadership? 
    Moderator
    Kendra Cimmino
    Kendra Cimmino

    Senior Director of Sales, Insurance & Channels
    SambaSafety

    Panelists
    Yiana Stavrakis
    Yiana Stavrakis

    President
    Monarch E&S Insurance Services

    Heidi Sirota
    Heidi Sirota

    Chief Pet Officer
    Nationwide

    Nicole Halverson
    Nicole Halverson

    Director of People & Culture
    Carpe Data

    Diane Rodgers
    Diane Rodgers

    Sr. Director, Insurance Law, Global Safety & Insurance Legal
    Uber

  • Lunch networking break
  • Pausing to focus on presence, courage, & mindfulness

    In our professional lives we sometimes try to be all things to all people. However, this is not a sustainable approach to professional development and happiness at work. In this session, we will take some time to learn how presence, courage, & mindfulness can uniquely come together to make our careers more fulfilling and successful – as a whole.   

    Angela Grant
    Angela Grant

    Chief Legal Officer
    Palomar

  • Networking coffee break
  • Panel: Lessons learned from a multigenerational workforce

    For the first time, five generations are interacting within the workforce. While it’s easy to focus on potential conflict, there is a unique opportunity for insurance leaders to take advantage of the varied perspectives and experiences each generation offers. This session will feature a panel of different generations who will share their own experiences, and strategies for leveraging diverse thoughts and collaborating effectively.

    • How to incorporate team strategies such as knowledge sharing, clearing defined expectations, and active listening
    • What are we learning right now from each generation?
    • Understanding your team and how it translates to your client base
    Moderator
    Lori Rosenberg
    Lori Rosenberg

    Principal, Business Insurance Division
    Marsh McLennan Agency

    Panelists
    Claudia Merkle
    Claudia Merkle

    former CEO
    National MI, subsidiary of NMI Holdings, Inc.

    Nicole Perrault
    Nicole Perrault

    Head of Property
    Vantage Risk

    Danielle Larsen
    Danielle Larsen

    Head of Operations & Systems for Property & Inland Marine
    Everest Insurance

  • Closing keynote: Leveraging industry trends

    In this session, hear from key industry leader on some of the most pressing industry trends that are currently shaping the insurance market – and what you need to know to remain an informed and effective leader today.

    Kate Sampson
    Kate Sampson

    Managing Director
    Anthemis

  • Closing remarks from Chairperson
    Bobbie Goldie
    Bobbie Goldie

    SVP, M&S and Corporate Distribution
    IAT Insurance Group 

2022 SPONSORS


Event Partner

  • At-Bay

Gold Sponsors

  • Carpe Data
  • Marsh and McLennan
  • SambaSafety
  • Speciality Program Group

Bronze Sponsors

  • Safety National
  • Sedgwick
  • Tangram

Media Sponsor

  • Dive In

VENUE


JW MARRIOTT SAN FRANCISCO UNION SQUARE

  • 515 Mason Street, San Francisco, California, USA, 94102
  • +1 415-771-8600
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  • Hotel Room Bookings:

    To take advantage of a discounted room rate of $419 per night please make your booking through this link – https://book.passkey.com/e/50343098


    This rate is valid until Saturday, September 3, 2022

     

    Dates available: 3 to 6 October, 2022

     

  • Parking:

    Valet Parking available. Rates as follows:

     

    Up to 1 hour: $20+ taxes
    Each additional hours: $14+ tax
    After 5 hours: $79+ taxes
    Oversized vehicles: additional $10 plus taxes
    (A 25% municipal tax applies to all visitors parking)

     

    Overnight: $69+ taxes
    Oversized vehicles: $79+ taxes
    (A 14% occupancy tax applies to all overnight visitors parking)

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