Big I New Jersey proudly announces our first-ever EmpowerHER Women In Insurance Summit!
We are thrilled to invite you to join us as we celebrate powerful women and the role they play in leading the independent agency system.
REGISTER TODAY
What to Expect
This one-day event is designed to support and champion the growth and leadership of women in all positions within the insurance industry. You will have opportunity to make new connections, uncover new ideas, discover ways to bring out the very best in your professional journey, and empower other women in insurance.
At EmpowerHER, you will meet with like-minded insurance professionals to expand your network and engage in meaningful conversations to ignite your career. Our dynamic presentations and interactive sessions will help you discover new strategies for success as we address some of the most pressing challenges women face. Together, we will explore ways to shatter the glass ceiling and tackle industry hurdles so you can unlock your full potential and embrace new opportunities for leadership and career advancement.
SESSIONS
9:30 AM - Continental Breakfast & Networking Bingo
10:00 AM - Welcome & Opening Remarks
Presented by Kristin Ryan, COO, Hanson & Ryan Inc., Big I NJ Chair
10:15 AM - Keynote Presentation - Look Out, It's a Trap! The Truth About the Pitfalls and Promise of Women in Leadership
Presented by Sara Bradshaw Ray, CIC, CKC
Even the most well-intentioned, hard-working women out there can still fall prey to the hidden pitfalls that threaten their professional growth, opportunity, and impact as a leader. Equally as dangerous are those traps that are "hiding in plain sight," but what's a girl to do? Join us for this enlightening and interactive adventure as we explore some of our most chronic career-threatening traps and the truth within each. As female leaders armed with awareness, we have the potential to turn these traps into the promise of progress and impact that we are uniquely capable of making as women.
11:45 AM - Lunch & Networking Bingo
12:30 PM - Peer Round-Table Discussions
"Overcoming Our Biggest Hurdles"
1:30 PM - A Creative & Collaborative Break
2:00 PM - Panel Discussion
A in-depth discussion between women in leadership roles who are uniquely qualified to discuss hurdeles women face in the insurance industry. They will discuss crucial skills they've utilized and how they built their support networks.
3:10 PM - Closing Session
Help yourself to dessert and top off your beverage while we wrap up the first Big I NJ EmpowerHER Summit and look to the future.
Presented by Kristin Ryan, COO, Hansen & Ryan Inc., Big I NJ Chair
REGISTRATION
Big I NJ Members:
Early Registration: $139
After February 21: $169
Non-Members:
Early Registration: $179
After February 21: $209
NASSAU iNN
Hotel rooms at the Nassau Inn are available for anyone intersted in coming in the night before. Rooms are available at a discounted rate of $189 and can be made here. The room block will expire on February 9, so please book early if interested. Please visit the Big I NJ Online Community to see who is coming in the night before.
Please note that this event does not qualify for continuing education credits in New Jersey.