Location
Motel Studios, London
Registration
8:30am - 9:30am
Welcome
Welcome from Sandra, founder of 100 Women In Insurance
Feeling anxious about coming? Let us know, we have a ‘meet a friend’ system to take away the fear.
Registration & Arrival, 8:30am - 9:30am, Entrance
Pick up your name and networking badges. Get coffee, grab a pastry and settle in for the day ahead
100 Women In Insurance, the story so far, 9:30 am, Keynote
Welcome from Sandra, founder of 100 Women In Insurance.
AI as Your Ally: A Personal Journey to Future-Proofing Your Career in Insurance, 9:40 am - 10:05 am, Keynote
In an industry defined by data and disruption, the rise of Artificial Intelligence often feels more like a threat than an opportunity. But what if we've been looking at it all wrong? What if AI is not a replacement for human expertise, but the single greatest tool we have to amplify it?
In this keynote, I will share my personal journey of moving from apprehension to advocacy, demonstrating how I embraced technology to transform my own career. Forget abstract theories and technical jargon; this is a real-world account of how AI can become a collaborative partner to sharpen your insights, streamline your work, and multiply your professional impact.
This session is for anyone ready to stop fearing the future and start building it.
FCK BEING HUMBLE: Growing unapologetic confidence, 10:05 am - 10:35 am, Keynote
Join TEDx speaker, award-winning founder and author of F*ck Being Humble for an inspiring keynote speech on how to be less modest and claim what you deserve in your career. A session guaranteed to boost your confidence, help you to stand out and empower you to be unapologetically proud of your successes.
During the talk you’ll learn how to:
Start before you feel ready and never miss out on opportunities
Resist your inner critic and keep challenging yourself
Push through the silence and consistently back yourself and your ideas
Live, act and show up more boldly
Stefanie Sword-Williams i s an award-winning founder, author and public speaker. Stefanie worked in advertising observing how t o influence human behaviour and tell impactful stories before launching F*ck Being Humble.
Notable achievements include:
Named Top 50 Workplace Leaders UK
Won Linkedin Future Is Female Award
Forbes 30 Under 30 for Europe
Workplace Leaders Top 50
Top 100 women changing the creative industry
TED× Talk on why the world needs to be less humble
Sold over 10,000 copies o f Fck Being Humble
10:40 am - 11:00 am
Grab a coffee, take a moment to explore the space, and visit ‘The Market’.
11 am - 3 pm
Attend workshop, visit our partners and even do some shopping.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
How do you become a successful consultant?
Whether you are already a consultant or aspire to be one. This workshop is for you.
Ranila will be helping you to navigate through questions such as:
Is consultancy right for me?
What does it take to be a consultant (the good and bad)
How do I define and achieve success?
The session will be a blend of talk and exercises to make sure you walk away confident with your next steps.
Note: Please sign up for the workshop so we can ensure we can accommodate everyone.
1st Workshop 11am
2nd Workshop 2pm
You can also request 1-2-1 conversation,.
The Power of Image & Perception or The Silent Signal: Communicating Influence Through Style
Explore a powerful non-verbal communication tool for your personal brand and career: your style. This session will help you bridge the gap between your self-perception and how your wardrobe reflects that image. You will learn to communicate your style intentionally and convey the message you want for the office and beyond.
Note: please sign up for the workshop so we can ensure we can accommodate everyone.
1st Workshop 11am
2nd Workshop 2pm
There is also an option to book a 1-2-1 session with Harriet for £25.
Beyond the hype: A practical workshop to demystify AI in insurance
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere in insurance conversations, but what does it actually look like in day-to-day work?
This interactive session cuts through the hype and focuses on practical, immediately usable AI applications that insurance professionals can start using today.
Through a live, real-world scenario, we will demonstrate how AI tools can support the entire workflow of an insurance professional, from preparing for broker meetings to capturing insights, drafting follow-ups, and accelerating risk assessment.
Note: please sign up for the workshop so we can ensure we can accommodate everyone.
1st Workshop 11am
2nd Workshop 2pm
Being Seen on LinkedIn, without feeling cringe
Join for a practical session designed to help you start growing your online presence and be seen in the market both internally and externally with credibility.
This hands on micro workshop cuts through the noise and the usual “LinkedIn guru” nonsense, giving you simple, phone friendly actions that build real visibility without feeling self promotional or awkward.
Perfect for anyone who wants to be more visible, without looking like they are trying too hard.
Note: please sign up for the workshop so we can ensure we can accommodate everyone.
1st Workshop 11am
2nd Workshop 2pm
Stay Visible in the Market: How to Position Yourself for the Next Opportunity
This session will provide practical guidance on how to position yourself strategically, ensuring your experience, skills, and leadership value are clearly visible to hiring managers, recruiters, and professional networks.
Participants will gain insight into how hiring decisions are made and how to strengthen their personal positioning to be considered for future opportunities.
Note: please sign up for the workshop so we can ensure we can accommodate everyone.
1st Workshop 11am
2nd Workshop 2pm
What comes next? Visibility, reinvention and career after 50, 11:00 am - 11:30 am, Panel
We spend much of our careers focused on progression - building expertise, gaining recognition, and climbing the ladder.
But what happens when priorities shift, the path becomes less defined, or the ladder is no longer the goal?
This panel explores the often-unspoken phase of career after 50, when questions of visibility, purpose, and identity come into sharper focus. Through honest reflections and personal stories, our panellists will share how they have navigated moments of invisibility, redefined success on their own terms, and discovered new ways to create influence and impact.
This conversation is for anyone considering what comes next: for themselves or for the women they work alongside.
This is a panel of inspiration and not only for those 50+.
Beyond Flexible Working. Redefining success and what matters to employees, 11:40 am - 12:10 am, Panel
Flexible working was the first step. It’s no longer the differentiator.
This session explores what success in mid-career really means, not just in terms of hours or location, but growth, visibility, purpose, and progression. The panel will discuss how organisations can build cultures that are truly inclusive and not treat flexibility as a “special arrangement” for women, but instead a modern way of working for everyone.
Guests will share their stories and challenge us to think:
What does success look like for me right now?
What is possible? And am I asking for it?
A practical and thought-provoking conversation about moving beyond policy and into real change for organisations and individuals.
Know Your Rights: Rights, Responsibility and Reputation: The New Power Dynamic in Insurance, 12:15 - 12:45, Keynote
What if “Know Your Rights” wasn’t just about protection but about power?
In today’s insurance market, culture is no longer a side conversation. It’s regulatory. It’s reputational. And it’s personal.
In this keynote, Suneeta Padda, CEO of Padda Consulting, explores the new power dynamic shaping our industry. Drawing on the evolving expectations around Non-Financial Misconduct, including recent reforms from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), she will challenge the audience to rethink what “Know Your Rights” really means in 2026.
Because knowing your rights isn’t just about calling out poor behaviour. It’s about understanding your accountability. Protecting your reputation. Building professional courage. And creating organisations where no one must choose between success and integrity. In a room full of decision-makers and future leaders, this session will connect rights with responsibility and show why culture is now one of the most commercial conversations in insurance.
12:45 - 1:45 pm
Enjoy a tasty lunch, make more connections and explore ‘The Market’ space.
The Leadership Skills You Didn’t Know You Had, 1:45pm - 2:15 pm, Panel
Are You Overlooking Your Biggest Leadership Advantage?
In this panel, senior leaders share the leadership skills that have mattered most in their careers and the ones that surprised them along the way.
From creating space for others to thrive, knowing your weaknesses to celebrating failure, this conversation explores the qualities that are becoming essential in modern leadership. The panel will reflect on how expectations of leaders are shifting, what skills are rising in importance, and why the future of leadership may look very different from the past.
An honest discussion about what it really takes to lead today and what might matter even more tomorrow.
How to achieve your goals? 2:20 - 2:45pm, Panel
How to Achieve Your Goals (You’ll Be Surprised What You Can Achieve)
Sometimes the biggest barrier to our goals is not our capability but the belief we can.
In this panel, leaders share honest stories of ambition, unexpected strengths, setbacks, and breakthroughs. From career pivots to bold promotions, the conversation highlights what really makes the difference when pursuing something bigger.
Alongside real experiences, this session will prompt you to ask yourself questions which will guide to discovering suprising strenghts you already have.
You may leave, realising you are capable of far more than you allowed yourself to consider.
2:45 pm - 3pm
Grab a coffee, take a moment to explore the space, and visit ‘The Market’.
11 am - 3 pm
Attend workshop, visit our partners and even do some shopping.
The Certainty of the Invisible. Resilience in Action, 3pm - 3:25pm, Keynote
In this powerful keynote, author Yelhis Hernández shares 10 life lessons drawn from her book "The Certainty of the Invisible". A deeply personal story of navigating adversity, loss, and moments that felt impossible to overcome.
From growing up with limited resources to holding senior roles in globally recognised insurance companies, Yelhis’ journey is a testament to the strength we often don’t realise we have. Through honest reflection, she explores how resilience is not something reserved for a few, it is something we are all born with.
This session will offer practical insights on transforming obstacles into stepping stones.
Social Media Without the Cringe, 3:30 pm - 4 pm, Panel
You want to show up more on social media, but how do you do it without feeling awkward and cringe?
This panel explores how individuals and organisations can use social media strategically and authentically in insurance. From building a credible personal presence to leveraging platforms to attract talent and showcase culture.
Guests will unpack what works, and what doesn't.
The conversation will challenge the idea that visibility equals vanity, and instead position it as a modern career and business skill. Expect practical advice, honest reflections, and reassurance that showing up online doesn’t require you to become someone you are not.
4pm - 4:30pm
Live Podcast recording of the 100th episode with Sandra Lewin as a guest and a surprise host.
Announcement of what is coming next for the podcast and community.
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Time to relax, go for a walk, and get ready for the afterparty. We will provide you with space so you don’t have to leave the venue if you do not wish to.
4:40 - 5:15 pm
Join Laetitia for a relaxing Sound Bath experience. Decompress, reflect and enjoy a moment of stillness after a day full of excitement. Find out more about Laetitia.
After party, arrival from 6:30pm, DJ 7pm - 11pm
Expect throwback to Funky House, 90’s hip hop, new sounds of Amapiano and much more.
DJ Larrizle is renowned for his driving passion for African music and his mission to elevate it on the global stage.
He has shared stages and collaborated with global icons including Nas, Damian Marley, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Stormzy, Skepta, Mark Ronson and Ne-Yo, earning a reputation for his soulful, open-format mastery and his ability to move any crowd.
October 2025 marked the release of his debut EP, L.A.R.A.H (Love Always Resides Around Here), featuring Ella Eyre, Nqobilé, Meron T and Rachel Foxx. The project celebrates women in music while honouring the memory of his late daughter. A deeply personal body of work that explores love, legacy and resilience through rhythm.
Earlier in his career, Larizzle made waves by introducing the UK Funky House sound to Slovenia and pioneering Afrobeats in Ayia Napa’s nightlife. From humble beginnings in his university’s student union to becoming a prominent figure in the global music scene, Larizzle’s journey is a testament to his innovation, resilience, and passion for music.
““If only more networking events were like the PHENOMENAL evening arranged by Sandra Lewin last night.”
attendee of 100 Women In Insurance Event