Empowering Leaders. Shaping Tomorrow.

Now in its ninth year, the Women in Insurance Summit Australia returns to Sydney as a flagship event in Insurance Business Australia’s ongoing commitment to championing women across the insurance industry.

Join influential speakers and industry peers for a day of learning, connection, and inspiration—and be part of a community shaping the future of insurance.

26 AUGUST 2026  · THE FULLERTON HOTEL, SYDNEY

Ignite Change. Shape the Future of Insurance.

The Women in Insurance Summit, presented by Insurance Business, is a flagship gathering dedicated to empowering women across the insurance profession. It’s a chance to invest in your own leadership journey, accelerate your career progression, and actively support the development of your peers.

With a strong focus on advancing women and allies, the program brings together powerful perspectives and practical insights on what it means to lead, adapt, and thrive in a rapidly changing industry.

Through bold keynotes, interactive sessions, and purposeful networking, you’ll gain the tools, connections, and community to drive real progress for yourself and for women in insurance at every career stage.

 

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CLAIMS

Senior claims leaders come together to tackle today’s toughest pressures—AI, nextgen contact centres, Nat Cat surge, supply chain strain, AFCA complaints and fraud.

With a Main Stage, Operations Stage and peer‑led tables on AI, workforce, key partners, travel, motor and PHI/life, you’ll leave with practical strategies to lift performance, cut disputes and protect customers and margins.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Across the day, you’ll dig into the real pressures facing claims leaders right now and how to respond with confidence. 
 

Who Attends

WHO ATTENDS

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IAG
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Suncorp
QBE
sedgwick
Mortgage brokers and agents
Broker/owner leaders and team managers
Technology, data, and solutions partners
Service providers supporting the mortgage ecosystem

WHAT AWAITS YOU

Expect a day defined by candour and connection, stripping away the sales pitches to focus on peer-to-peer exchange. Experience candid panel debates on the main stage, revealing case studies from major insurers like Suncorp and Allianz, and a networking environment filled with people who understand your daily challenges. 

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MAIN STAGE

Dive into big picture debates on AI, Nat Cat surge, supply chain, AFCA-driven complaints and fraud, with senior leaders unpacking how these forces are reshaping claims performance and customer outcomes.

OPERATIONS STAGE

The mechanics of claims excellence: smarter process design, streamlined workflows, nextgen contact centres and stronger frontline performance your team can action immediately.

DISCUSSION TABLES: CLAIMS LEADERS UNPLUGGED

Peerled, highly interactive conversations on AI, workforce capability, brokers/builders/adjusters, travel, motor and PHI/life—solving live challenges and surfacing practical answers to take back to your desk.

Why Attend

  • Connect with over 700 plus mortgage professionals from across Western Canada
  • Hear from influential speakers, mortgage experts, and senior industry leaders
  • Stay ahead of the trends reshaping the 2026 mortgage landscape
  • Discover innovative tools, tech, and ideas transforming the industry
    Take home actionable strategies to grow your business and stay competitive

What You'll Learn — At a Glance

  • Key trends shaping the Lower Mainland and BC 2026 mortgage markets, including valuations, appraisals, and regional economic shifts
  • How AI, automation, and workflow tech are redefining broker and lender competitiveness
  • Ways brokers can elevate their value proposition beyond rates through education, guidance, and personalization
  • Real-world insights into private & MIC lending, including suitability, documentation, and lender expectations
  • Hands-on strategies for alt lending, including real world case studies
  • Simple, accessible AI tools to improve daily workflow, speed, and organization
  • How today’s new consumer is changing—and what brokers must do to thrive in 2026

The Future of Work is Unfolding—Be Part of the Movement

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What awaits you: 

  • Main Stage: Dive into a robust agenda focused on the most pressing workforce issues and actionable strategies for success.
  • Directors Forum: An exclusive program for senior HR executives tackling enterprise-level challenges and opportunities.
  • Learning & Development Stage: Specialised sessions for L&D leaders looking to empower teams and drive continuous growth. 
  • HR Innovation Stage: Essential tech, zero hype. See what HR leaders are using to drive their business, people and culture forward.
  • Workshops: Level up your team with practical, interactive sessions

NEW for 2026!

Find your people. Connect with peers on the topics that matter most to you.

Step into action with our all-new themed discussion tables—built for leaders who want results now. These fast-paced, interactive sessions go beyond theory, delivering tactical conversations and proven takeaways you can put to work immediately. Choose from 90+ roundtables and workshops, each focused on real-world challenges and led by industry experts.

Key Themes Include:

  • What’s actually working with AI in HR right now
  • How to map skills for real workforce agility
  • Tactics for developing leaders who thrive through change
  • How to get ahead of new psychosocial risk rules
  • Real steps to make performance feedback continuous
  • Data-driven ways to attract and keep great talent
  • How to bake measurable inclusion into every HR process
  • Proving L&D ROI with metrics that matter
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Keynote Speaker

Colleen Callander

Colleen Callander, global bestselling author, business advisor and renowned former CEO of iconic Australian brand Sportsgirl, takes the stage as keynote speaker for 2026. Widely recognised for her transformational leadership and talent for building standout brands, Colleen is a true industry powerhouse. 

Join us on the Main Stage on Day 1 to discover how her commitment to creating cultures where people thrive has set new standards in business. Don’t miss out on gaining valuable insights from one of Australia’s most influential leaders in brand and workplace transformation – register now to secure your spot! 

SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

PLATINUM SPONSOR

2025 SPEAKERS

Corrinne Armour

Speaker Trainer and Author

Natasha Gale

Chief Executive Officer
ARAG

Tetiana George

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Curium

Julie Morgan

Head of Claims, Australia
AXA XL

Dylan Neenan

Head of AI Solutions
Finity

Simon Lightbody

Chief Executive Officer
Rhodian Group

2026 SPONSORS

GOLD PARTNERS

BARISTA COFFEE SPONSOR

NETWORKING DRINKS SPONSOR

ASSOCIATE SPONSOR

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Director, People Operations
Google

Stephanie Walker Follow me on LinkedIn

Director PXT (People eXperience & Tech) – APJC
Amazon Web Services Australia and New Zealand

Deepshikha Singh Follow me on LinkedIn

Principal Global HR Technology
Telstra

Angelina McMenamin Follow me on LinkedIn

Head of Global Talent
WiseTech

Amy Baxendale Follow me on LinkedIn

Global Future of Workforce Director
Arcadis

Jess Freer

Executive Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Westpac

Elin Åhlund

Country People and Culture Manager, Australia and New Zealand
IKEA

Shruti Ganeriwala

Chief HR Officer ANZ and APAC
Unilever

Stephen Smith

Executive Manager, Safety and Wellbeing
nbn

Celina Cross

Executive General Manager People
Ausgrid

Pauly Grant

Chief People Officer
Publicis Groupe

Isa Notermans

Chief People Officer
Fleetspace Technologies

Simon Ives

Global Principal - HR Technology Strategy
BHP

Sameer Asher

Global Digital & Technology Director
CBRE

Belinda Speirs

Chief Executive People, Legal and Corporate Services
Suncorp

Michelle Fichmann

Director of Organisational Development & Learning
Ramsay Health Care
Workshop Sponsor

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