IICF to Host 2023 Global Inclusion in Insurance Conference in NYC

Source: IICF | Published on May 8, 2023

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The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, will host the IICF Inclusion in Insurance Global Conference from June 13 -15 at the New York Hilton Midtown. This event, the first in-person international event in the conference series since the 2019 Women in Insurance Global Conference, will gather hundreds of insurance professionals, C-suite executives, and experts on leadership and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), along with sustainability, wellness and business leaders for sessions dedicated to advancing ideas into action and providing actionable take-aways and strategies. The conference is the first and only of its kind to benefit charitable causes.

This year’s Inclusion in Insurance Global Conference will feature emerging topics in leadership, personal and professional growth, the business of insurance and the future of work. These sessions and panels will be headlined by renowned speakers, including:

Leadership topics:

  • Personal finance with Jean Chatzky
  • Building the public voice of women with Emily Donahoe
  • Navigating the intergenerational differences with Chris De Santis

Industry topics:

  • CEO insights shared by Ed Majkowski of EY, Hank Watkins, Lloyd’s & Brenda Austenfeld, RT Specialty
  • Moving forward with industry sustainability with Amy Braccio of EY and Jennifer Waldner, AIG
  • Attracting customers to the insurance offer (in an inclusive way) with Claire Burns of The Hartford

Inclusion topics:

  • Changing the conversation about bias, discrimination and privilege using brain science with Eric Bailey
  • Changing the workplace for good with DEI leader Michelle Silverthorn
  • The cost of thinking twice with IBM’s Claudia Brind-Woody

“IICF is thrilled to welcome such an accomplished field of speakers for the 11th year of what was formerly known as the IICF Women in Insurance Conference Series,” said Elizabeth Myatt, Vice President, Chief Program Officer and Executive Director of the IICF Northeast Division. “This event serves as a powerful catalyst for our industry as we bring together insurance professionals of all ages and stages to discuss, learn and propel critical strategies for the insurance industry – one that attracts innovative and diverse talent to lead that future. We look forward to seeing everyone next month as advance ideas into action.”

IICF’s Inclusion in Insurance events, including this year’s Inclusion in Insurance Global Conference, address societal and workforce challenges and opportunities authentically while also benefiting charitable organizations through IICF’s Community Grants Program. IICF’s Community Grants Program directly benefits those in need,providing support to address food insecurity, educational disparities, children at risk, disaster relief and preparedness, education, veterans and more.

To learn more about the event and sponsorship opportunities, view the full list of speakers and the agenda, and register, please visit https://inclusion.iicf.org/.

About the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF)

The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) is a unique nonprofit that unites the collective strengths of the insurance industry to help communities and enrich lives through grants, volunteer service and leadership. Established in 1994, IICF has served as the philanthropic voice and foundation of the insurance industry for close to thirty years, contributing nearly $45 million in community grants along with over 320,000 volunteer hours by more than 115,000 industry professionals. IICF reinvests locally where funds are raised, serving hundreds of charities and nonprofit organizations, for maximum community impact. IICF is a registered nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. Learn more at www.iicf.org or follow us on social media: @doubleicf