Women into Insurance

Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) is proud to partner with iWIN (the Insurance Women’s Inclusivity Network of the Worshipful Company of Insurers) to present the fourth edition of Women into Insurance.

This inspiring half-day event is designed to showcase the breadth of opportunities within the insurance profession and to encourage more women to consider it as a rewarding and dynamic career path.

Through a series of engaging panel discussions, you will hear first-hand from women at all stages of their careers, from recent graduates to senior leaders, sharing their journeys, insights and advice. An employer fair will give you the chance to connect directly with leading firms, explore entry routes into the sector, and discover the varied roles insurance has to offer.

The day will conclude with a lively networking reception – the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded women, ask questions, and build connections that could shape your future.

Whether you are a student, a recent graduate, or simply curious about a career in insurance, Women into Insurance offers a welcoming space to explore possibilities, be inspired, and take the first step towards your professional journey.

Join us on 6 November 2025 at Bayes Business School in the heart of the City of London.

Programme:

13:15-13:30 - Arrival and Registration

13:30-14:15 - Kicking off in the insurance sector

Moderation: Vivine Cameron | CII

A panel of young women who have recently entered the industry will tell their stories of how they got their roles, share advice, and talk about their experience so far.

Panellists:

Edna Bannor | The Hartford

Eseosa Osaghae | The Hartford

Vered Opuku-Baffour | Claims Associate (Marine & Specialty), Riverstone International

Katie Smith | Associate Director, Aon

14:20-15:05 – Come as you are: The hundreds of roles in insurance

Moderation: Charanya Mukundan | Aon

This session will discuss a large variety of roles within the insurance sector including and beyond claims, broking, underwriting, business and data analysis, exposure management, legal, marketing etc.

Panellists:

Maria Sergi | Relationship Manager (Analytics), Moody’s

Judith Barwise | Data Engineer, Aon

Simran Dewani | Senior Actuarial Analyst, Aspen

Emma Smith | Line Underwriter International Property, Inigo

15:05-15:25 – Break

15.30-16.15 - Career Session: How to land a role

Samantha Lydon | Empower Development

Career focused session on how to position and brand yourself to get noticed and land a role

16:20-17:00 - Female Insurance Leaders

Moderation: Simone Krummaker | Bayes Business School

Two senior female leaders are sharing how they started and progressed their careers, share advice, and speak about career journeys.

Panellists:

Maxine Goddard | Board Advisor, Insurance Executive, Insurance DataLab

Claire Burell | Chief Operating Officer Gallagher Specialty, past Master Worshipful Company of Insurers

17:00-18:00 – Employer Fair

Exhibition of insurers’ and brokers’ career and graduate opportunities

18:00-20:00 - Networking Reception