IICF to Gather Industry Leaders for Five Regional Forums on Future of Work and Belonging

Notable voices to share insights on leadership, talent, innovation and inclusion while giving back to those in need

LOS ANGELES – May 14, 2024 – The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a nonprofit organization marking 30 years representing the insurance industry through its mission of helping communities and enriching lives, will host the IICF Regional Forums throughout June in five cities for greater local participation. The IICF Regional Forums, a series of leadership events across the US and in the UK, will provide actionable insights toward building a more inclusive future of work and advancing innovation within the insurance industry. Forums will take place in New York on June 4, Chicago on June 6, Los Angeles on June 11, Dallas on June 13 and London on June 19.

The five leadership events will convene insurance industry and business leaders, including younger professionals and those of all ages and career stages to discuss a range of inspirational topics and share actionable steps centering on the state of inclusion, the future of work, talent and innovation. Speakers and attendees will also take part in valuable networking opportunities, while raising funds for those in need. Forum themes and speakers include:

• New York: The Future of Inclusion: Talent, Technology and Transformation
  • Empowering Tomorrow: Inclusion and Impact for a Brighter Future, featuring Subha Barry, President of Seramount
• Chicago: Accelerate Inclusion, Lead the Change
  • Advancing Social Equity by Xavier Ramey, CEO of Justice Informed
• Los Angeles: Leadership, Inclusion and the Future of Work
  • Establishing a Culture of Inclusivity: From Default to Design, with Rekha Skantharaja, CEO & President, Tangram Insurance Services
• Dallas: Advancing Talent to Advance our Industry
  • The Future of Work, Where Do We Go from Here? featuring Jeanette Ward, CEO, Texas Mutual Insurance Company
• London: Thinking Forward & Taking Action for Social Impact
  • Bridging the Gap: Uniting Social Progress and Environmental Stewardship, with Katie Lennon, Head of ESG for the UK & Lloyd’s at AXA XL

“IICF is excited to convene insurance professionals in our 30^th anniversary year for dynamic and critical discussions on the future of work, focusing on inclusion and innovation, while raising funds for our communities and our neighbors in need,” said Elizabeth Myatt, VP, Chief Program Officer of IICF. “The Regional Forums are an important opportunity for individuals from across the industry to have their voices heard – and to hear from change makers – and gain key takeaways to bring back to their workplaces to help advance a fully inclusive future for the insurance industry.”

IICF’s leadership events were established as the Women in Insurance Conference Series in 2013 and are the only events of their kind to benefit nonprofit and charitable organizations through IICF’s Community Grants Program. Since 2013, more than $10 million has been raised through the IICF Regional Forums and Global Conferences, benefiting nonprofit partners. IICF grants provide direct support in addressing food insecurity, homelessness, education, disaster relief and preparedness, children at risk, veterans causes and more. IICF will surpass $50 million in total grants awarded, and more than 3 million meals delivered to vulnerable children, as the foundation celebrates its 30^th anniversary in 2024.

The IICF Regional Forums are supported by leading global insurance companies, with Diamond Presenting sponsors including Amwins, CNA, Markel and USAA and more than 32 others across the industry.

To read more about the speakers, view the agendas and learn more about sponsorship opportunities for the five Forums, please visit https://www.iicfregionalforums.org/. Early Registration discounts are available through May 17.

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 is celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of serving as the philanthropic voice and foundation of the insurance industry throughout 2024, having contributed $48 million in community grants along with over 337,000 volunteer hours by more than 125,000 industry professionals. IICF reinvests locally where funds are raised for maximum community impact, serving hundreds of charities and nonprofit organizations across the US and UK.

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 at: LinkedIn and Instagram

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