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Share to Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Copy link Successfully copied the link for sharing Register Now About 2024 Speakers 2024 Agenda 2024 Sponsors Venue Contact Us Register Interest Register Now About 2024 Speakers 2024 Agenda 2024 Sponsors Venue Contact Us Register Interest About 2024 Speakers 2024 Agenda 2024 Sponsors Venue Contact Us Register Interest CONNECTING AS A COMMUNITY – STRATEGIES TO EMPOWER WOMEN IN INSURANCE April 12, 2024 | JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead #IBWomenInInsurance Sponsorship interest more on this eventABOUT Women in Insurance Atlanta returns in 2024 with a live summit dedicated to empowering women and allies, developing the next generation of leaders, and celebrating the achievements of women in insurance. The event has been designed to enable insurance professionals to make new connections, discover new ideas and disruptions, explore the hot topics and key challenges women face in the industry and get inspired to advance in their careers. Featuring influential speakers from leading companies, a packed agenda and powerful networking opportunities, the event aims to inspire and empower the industry to continue to make positive change in its goal to close the gender gap and provide equal opportunities for men and women to flourish. Join us in person in Atlanta on April 12, 2024, to celebrate the resilience of this innovative and forward-thinking industry and unite as part of the summit’s global conversation. Why attend? Elevate Your Business Skills: Engage in dynamic workshops and networking sessions designed to enhance your business savvy and decision-making prowess. This is your chance to stand out in the insurance industry Gain Insider Knowledge: Immerse yourself in the latest industry trends and insights from leading experts and a Chief Economist. Stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of insurance Learn from the Best: Participate in engaging panel discussions that offer actionable strategies for advancing your career, developing leadership skills, and building a lasting impact in the insurance sector Network with Industry Leaders: Seize this exceptional opportunity to connect with peers and industry luminaries during our exclusive networking sessions, including a lunch and a drinks reception. Expand your professional circle in a setting designed for growth and opportunity Jumpstart Your Career or Help Guide the Future with Mentorship: Don’t miss this unique opportunity to join the Women in Insurance Mentorship Program. Connect with top industry mentors ready to guide and elevate your professional journey, help mentees navigate the path to success and growth What You Will Learn? Future-Proofing Workshop: Discover expert tactics to strengthen your business resilience and adaptability in a fast-changing industry Market Insight Briefing: Gain essential, data-driven market knowledge from a Chief Economist and industry leaders to guide your business decisions Career Advancement Panel: Learn effective career-building strategies for women at all stages in a panel dedicated to professional growth and leadership C-Suite Influence Workshop: Master the art of influencing top-level executives with strategic proposals and decision-making insights Mentorship Network Insights: Transform your career with key mentorship strategies and networking opportunities in the Women in Insurance Mentorship Network 2024 SPEAKERS Taffy Jo Mayers Chief Commercial Officer Neuron Digital Trading × Taffy Jo Mayers Chief Commercial Officer Neuron Digital Trading Taffy Jo Mayers is a distinguished Innovative Global Leader and a visionary in the fields of insurtech and commercial insurance. Renowned for her expertise in digital transformation, underwriting, and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Taffy Jo brings over 25 years of invaluable experience to the insurance industry. Professional Background: Taffy Jo is recognized for orchestrating cross-functional teams, innovating disruptive digital solutions, and elevating global brand awareness. As the Global Head of Commercial PropertyCasualty and Specialty Insurance Propositions at WTW, Taffy Jo spearheads the development and go-to-market strategy for the global commercial and specialty insurance and technology consulting practice. She currently holds a pivotal role in leveraging deep industry expertise to establish new practices and strengthen WTW ICT Consulting Practices, developing new technology products to support 4D Underwriting, Portfolio Optimization and Neuron Digital Trading. In addition to her product innovation duties, she is responsible for the ensuring the extensibility of the Radar product suit in anticipation of the evolving product development needs, technology landscape and workforce changes impacting the commercial and specialty insurance market sector. During her tenure at EY, she served as the Head of Specialty Insurance and Underwriting Transformation for North America, pioneering the establishment of the Americas specialty property and casualty insurance practice. Taffy Jo has also excelled in leadership roles at Zurich, where she served as the Head of Underwriting Transformation for Middle Markets, North America, and as Head of PACE (Middle Market Commercial business). Thought Leadership and Recognition: Taffy Jo is a regular speaker at high-profile global events such as CIAB, ITC, RIMS, and Insurtech Insights. Her unique ability to build, implement, and achieve crucial transformations across various domains has earned her recognition and respect from peers in the carrier, broker, reinsurance, and insurtech sectors. Community Engagement and Leadership: Passionate about the insurance industry’s responsibility to the communities it serves, Taffy Jo actively engages in community leadership and advocacy for equity, inclusion, and social justice. She serves as a board member of the Georgia State University Risk Management and Insurance Foundation, contributing to NGOs and non-profits. Education and Accolades: Taffy Jo is a catalyst for positive change, innovation, and inclusivity in the insurance industry. Her passion for fostering talent development, attracting strong leaders, and making a positive impact sets her apart as a transformative figure in the ever-evolving landscape of insurtech and commercial insurance. Her leadership and community engagement have been recognized through various awards, including the IICF Inclusion Champion Award Nominee, NAFE Women of Excellence Community Service Award, and the Zurich Insurance Group Good Newz ERG Co-Founder accolade. Taffy Jo holds a degree from Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business with a major in Risk ManagementInsurance. She is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Jess Ekstrom Social entrepreneur Forbes Top Rated speaker, and best-selling author × Jess Ekstrom Social entrepreneur Forbes Top Rated speaker, and best-selling author Jess lives by three words: inspiration from frustration. Whenever she’s frustrated, she usually finds inspiration in a business idea to solve the problem. Hence, she’s a 2x successful social entrepreneur. In 2012, she took a $300 grant and launched Headbands of Hope, a company that provides headbands to kids with illnesses. Since then, her company has donated millions of headbands all over the world and has become the official headband provider for the NBA, WNBA, and are now sold in all Kohl’s locations. Jess is a Forbes Top Rated speaker with past clients like Zappos, Priceline, Netflix, Canva, Edward Jones, Magnolia, Under Armour, Newell Brands, Leadercast Live, SAS, Harvard, TEDx, and more. But her career goals are not just about getting herself on stage, she wants to help more women get on stages as public speakers. And in 2018, she founded Mic Drop Workshop®️, a company with the mission of empowering more women to share their message as a public speaker and author. Jess is a 2x bestselling author of Chasing the Bright Side and Create Your...