Leading with resilience: Uniting women leaders, bolstering careers

26 February 2025, Hilton Auckland

ABOUT


Returning this 27 February 2024 at the Hilton Auckland, the Women in Insurance Summit is part of Insurance Business NZ’s annual Women in Insurance Summit series.

Join us for a transformative day of growth as we discuss new challenges and strategies for success. This powerful event is a critical aspect of our ongoing mission to recognise, celebrate and empower women across the insurance profession.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect face-to-face with like-minded professionals, engage in forward-thinking discussions and accelerate your personal development. Be part of the conversation today.

FEATURED SPEAKERS


Jane Brown
Jane Brown

Head of Insurance
Financial Markets Authority NZ

Kylie Bryant
Kylie Bryant

Partner
Deloitte

Melissa Cantell
Melissa Cantell

Chief Executive Officer
Aon NZ

Miranda Cook
Miranda Cook

Group Head of Marketing
Delta Insurance Group

Mark Daniels
Mark Daniels

General Manager Transformation
AA Insurance

Richard Davis
Richard Davis

Strategic Partner Manager
Rothbury Insurance Brokers

Lee-Ann du Toit
Lee-Ann du Toit

Partner, National Insurance Lead
Deloitte

Ruth Goldwater
Ruth Goldwater

Acting Chief Information Officer
Fidelity Life

Lucy Hone
Lucy Hone

MAPP, PhD, Director
New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing and Resilience 

Kerrie Lawrence
Kerrie Lawrence

Executive Manager, Business Operations & Governance
NZI

Jo Mason
Jo Mason

Chief Executive Officer
NZbrokers

Jacqui McIntosh
Jacqui McIntosh

Head of Insurance Capability Enablement
FMG

Madeline Newman
Madeline Newman

NZ Executive Director
AI Forum

Sharyn Reichstein
Sharyn Reichstein

Chief Risk Officer
Tower Insurance

Thérèse Singleton
Thérèse Singleton

Chief Operating Officer, Insurance & Risk
Ando Insurance

Amehl Smith
Amehl Smith

Head of Insurance Distribution
ASB Bank

Tanya Wood
Tanya Wood

Partner
Duncan Cotterill

Julia Vahry
Julia Vahry

Founder and Managing Director
Vahry

Pamela Venu
Pamela Venu

Chief Operations Officer
Coversure

Dr. Amanda J. Williamson
Dr. Amanda J. Williamson

Generative AI Lead
Deloitte

AGENDA


  • Registration opens
  • Opening remarks from the Chairperson
    Lee-Ann du Toit
    Lee-Ann du Toit

    Partner, National Insurance Lead
    Deloitte

  • OPENING KEYNOTE: Leading with resilience

    While we cannot control certain circumstances in our lives, we can control how we respond to these challenges. In this captivating keynote, resilience expert Dr Hone will share insights from more than a decade working with organisations globally to truly understand how to build resilience, manage burnout and practice psychological safety.

    Lucy Hone
    Lucy Hone

    MAPP, PhD, Director
    New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing and Resilience 

  • Speed networking

    Expand your network, make connections and meet fellow delegates in a structured networking session.

  • Morning tea and refreshment break
  • PANEL: Empowering women in insurance – achieving leadership success

    As we continue to encourage representation in leadership roles, how can we overcome common challenges hindering female leaders today? In this session, hear key lessons and strategies from industry leaders on how to thrive as a leader.

     

    • Tips on overcoming the impostor syndrome
    • Engaging internal sponsors to be your advocates
    • How to embrace your own leadership style
    • Navigating difficult environments and dynamics at work
    Moderator
    Richard Davis
    Richard Davis

    Strategic Partner Manager
    Rothbury Insurance Brokers

    Panellists
    Melissa Cantell
    Melissa Cantell

    Chief Executive Officer
    Aon NZ

    Miranda Cook
    Miranda Cook

    Group Head of Marketing
    Delta Insurance Group

    Jo Mason
    Jo Mason

    Chief Executive Officer
    NZbrokers

    Sharyn Reichstein
    Sharyn Reichstein

    Chief Risk Officer
    Tower Insurance

  • CASE STUDIES: Innovation in the insurance ecosystem

    The insurance industry is navigating a complex environment where continued innovation and transformation needs to be at the forefront for companies to evolve and remain relevant as the pace of change accelerates.

     

    • Deloitte will share some early insights from their research they are undertaking on innovation in the insurance ecosystem in NZ and Australia
    • Case study and insights on implementing AI from board education and ideation labs to PoC outcomes
    • Case study with Deloitte & Ando on re-engineering their claims and renewals processes and develop a self-service digital portal for Ando’s insurance broker partners at a rapid pace
    Moderator
    Kylie Bryant
    Kylie Bryant

    Partner
    Deloitte

    Panellists
    Thérèse Singleton
    Thérèse Singleton

    Chief Operating Officer, Insurance & Risk
    Ando Insurance

    Dr. Amanda J. Williamson
    Dr. Amanda J. Williamson

    Generative AI Lead
    Deloitte

  • Networking lunch
  • FIRESIDE CHAT: The economic update and its impact on insurance

    How is the current macroeconomic outlook impacting insurance? Gain insights on the forecast for the coming year with the latest economic situation on insurance.

     

    • How is the industry dealing with extreme weather and climate risk?
    • Examining the implications of inflation, evolving consumer practices and the economic outlook
    • Exploring future business prospects
    Lee-Ann du Toit
    Lee-Ann du Toit

    Partner, National Insurance Lead
    Deloitte

    Jane Brown
    Jane Brown

    Head of Insurance
    Financial Markets Authority NZ

  • PANEL: Embracing generative artificial intelligence in insurance

    Generative artificial intelligence continues to gain traction in workplaces today. How is generative AI impacting the insurance industry? What are the challenges and opportunities for insurance leaders? In this informative discussion, hear about the latest generative AI use cases and how this could affect our workplaces.

     

    • Exploring innovative and successful AI use cases across insurance disciplines to help achieve business goals
    • An overview of ethical issues with AI (and how to overcome them)
    • What are the opportunities arising and the pitfalls to avoid?
    Moderator
    Richard Davis
    Richard Davis

    Strategic Partner Manager
    Rothbury Insurance Brokers

    Panellists
    Mark Daniels
    Mark Daniels

    General Manager Transformation
    AA Insurance

    Madeline Newman
    Madeline Newman

    NZ Executive Director
    AI Forum

    Tanya Wood
    Tanya Wood

    Partner
    Duncan Cotterill

  • WORKSHOP: How to influence decision-makers

    Securing buy-in and support from senior management is critical to driving successful business strategies. This interactive workshop will discuss how managers can overcome challenges to effectively contribute and influence at a senior-level.

     

    • Assess and develop your influencing and negotiation skills
    • How to demonstrate your business, financial and strategic acumen
    • Harnessing data-driven insights for senior leadership buy-in
    Jacqui McIntosh
    Jacqui McIntosh

    Head of Insurance Capability Enablement
    FMG

  • Afternoon tea and refreshments break
  • PANEL: Strategies to boost your career path

    Staying in your comfort zone can be the biggest obstacle to achieving success in your career path. Whether it’s a new role or getting a seat at the C-suite table, how can you embrace change, challenge yourself and take that next step in your career? Hear how industry leaders have taken on new challenges and opportunities to advance their career and skill development.

     

    • How to leverage allyship to create a support network or career advancement
    • Taking initiative on new projects or roles
    • How to find opportunities for growth
    Moderator
    Kerrie Lawrence
    Kerrie Lawrence

    Executive Manager, Business Operations & Governance
    NZI

    Panellists
    Ruth Goldwater
    Ruth Goldwater

    Acting Chief Information Officer
    Fidelity Life

    Amehl Smith
    Amehl Smith

    Head of Insurance Distribution
    ASB Bank

    Julia Vahry
    Julia Vahry

    Founder and Managing Director
    Vahry

    Pamela Venu
    Pamela Venu

    Chief Operations Officer
    Coversure

  • ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS

    In this interactive session, delegates will reflect on key insights covered throughout the day and develop action items for development and growth.

  • Networking drinks
    Sponsored by
    Pamela Venu
  • Event concludes

SPONSORS


Event Sponsor

  • Deloitte

Gold Sponsor

  • Delta Insurance

Silver Sponsor

  • nib NZ

OFFICIAL MEDIA

ORGANISED BY

VENUE


Hilton Auckland

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