Celebrate International Women's Month 2026 in London with us!
Celebrate International Women’s Month with iCAN, Miller and IQUW in London!
Join senior leaders from across the insurance market for a keynote and panel discussion focused on leadership, influence and visibility in high-performance environments.
Centred on this year’s International Women’s Month theme, Give Support, Gain Strength, this London event explores how sponsorship, advocacy and inclusive leadership actively accelerate progression. Panellists will share real examples of navigating senior careers, challenging barriers, and using influence to create opportunity for others.
The discussion will move beyond theory to examine what effective support looks like in practice, how leaders build visibility and momentum, and why emotional intelligence is critical to decision-making, resilience and long-term impact.
Designed for professionals building or operating at leadership level, this session offers clear, practical insight into how influence is built, how sponsorship changes outcomes, and how leaders can lift others while strengthening their own authority and impact.
Attendees will leave with sharper clarity on inclusive leadership, increased confidence in using their influence, and practical perspectives they can apply immediately within their teams and organisations.
Speakers
We are very excited to announce our keynote speaker is the Director General of the ABI (The Association of British Insurers), Hannah Gurga.
Our all-star panel lineup, moderated by iCAN Co-Chair Kishan Mangat, includes:
⭐ Suzanne MacLeod - Head of Group Operations, Miller Insurance Services
⭐ Seema Bradbury - Chief Risk Officer, Asta
⭐ Michael Walsh - Managing Director, Allied World
⭐ Janine Heath - Head of Talent Management and Inclusion, CNA Hardy
⭐ Elizabeth Groehe - Leader Underwriter for Portfolio Solutions, IQUW
What to Expect
✔️ A panel discussion with senior insurance leaders sharing real leadership experiences
✔️ Insights into mentoring, sponsorship and advocacy in practice
✔️ Opportunities to connect and meet with peers across the Bristol market
✔️ Networking over drinks and refreshments
Additional Information
• Photographs will be taken during the event and used for promotional usage. If you do not wish to appear in pictures, please inform the photographers or one of the iCAN team on the day.
• If you are unable to attend, please let us know in advance so we can offer your space to someone on the waiting list.
• Please have your Eventbrite QR code ready at check-in to ensure a smooth entry on the day of the event.