We WIN: The Rise of Women in Insurance Conferences

  • By: jamiebehymer
  • July 31, 2025

Across the insurance industry, one thing is clear: when women gather to learn, network, and inspire one another, everyone benefits. That’s the heart of the growing movement behind Women in Insurance conferences. These events are designed to elevate women’s voices, provide leadership development, and build a more inclusive future for the independent agency system.

These conferences go beyond panels and presentations. They create spaces where women at all stages of their careers can find mentors, share challenges, and celebrate successes. Women in insurance bring unique perspectives to client relationships, team leadership, and community building. Yet many still face hurdles like limited access to leadership roles, fewer opportunities for high‑level networking, and lack of visible role models. Women-focused events directly address these gaps.

Big “I” state associations have been at the forefront of creating these spaces. Each state hosts an event that has its own focus and local flavor. They all share one common goal: equipping women in the industry with resources, tools, and connections.

Here are examples of opportunities for women in insurance led by state associations:

  • The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of California hosted their 2nd annual Independent Women Summit in February 2025. This event has exceeded sponsorship and attendance goals both years of its existence, with over 200 individuals in attendance. Survey results show that 96% of participants would recommend the event to an industry colleague, and 100% of sponsors found value in their support of the event. The program combines professional development and inspiration with opportunities for authentic connection – culminating in an “End with Zen” networking reception featuring spa swag bags and free chair massages.
  • Big I Connecticut hosted the first-ever, sold-out Connecticut Insurance Women’s Summit in April 2025. The conference agenda was designed to uplift and empower women across the industry. The speaker line up included Renee Bauer, an attorney and author of She Who Wins.
  • The Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia will host a Women in Insurance (WIN) PowerHER Luncheon in August, which will provide attendees the chance to grow their networks and listen to an engaging panel discussion. They also have a Women In Insurance Webinar Series. The next session will focus on reframing stress.
  • Big I Indiana’s Women in Insurance Conference in April 2025 featured a State of the Industry Panel: The Female Perspective and the program was approved for 5 hours of Indiana CE credits.
  • Big I Michigan has hosted two Women In Insurance Conferences and is preparing for their third event in 2026. They focus on bringing together professionals from all career stages for meaningful conversations, leadership development, and connection.
  • This October, Big I Minnesota will host their LeadHERship Summit. Their agenda focuses on confidence – both personally and professionally. Throughout the event, there will also be a small market featuring items from women-owned businesses available for purchase.
  • The Missouri Association of Insurance Agents hosted the Missouri Agents Connection (MAC) Summit in July 2025. Their agenda integrated women’s leadership content into a broader conference, featuring Young Agents. It included a WEWIN (Women Empowering Women in Insurance) Brunch to kickoff the event.
  • In Big I New Jersey, they hosted their first-ever EmpowerHER Women In Insurance Summit in March 2025. They blended leadership sessions with networking opportunities to help attendees fully embrace their potential.
  • Insurance Agents & Brokers of Pennsylvania and Delaware hosted their 2025 Women’s Conference in March. Over 200 individuals attended the sold-out event where the agenda focused on navigating relationships and mastering stress-resilient communication.
  • BIGiOK hosted their 2025 EmpowerHER: Celebrating Women, Inspiring Excellence Conference in March. This was their second-annual women’s conference that featured interactive sessions, peer-to-peer co-mentoring, 2 CE credits, and a partnership to raise donations Dress For Success. They also have “The Gathering” an online experience to connect with other women through MyNetwork.
  • The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of South Carolina hosted their EmpowerHER Conference in May 2025. Their agenda focused on peer discussion and personal development with inspirational stories from session speakers.
  • The Insurors of Tennessee have the WINS—Women in Insurance—program. Since 2019, this group has been celebrating women’s achievements. They provide a platform for professional growth and host a variety of events across the state.
  • The Utah Independent Agents have hosted a variety of women-focused events in 2025. In January they led a Women in Insurance panel, in March hosted a discussion on agency economics and sales, and in July invited individuals to attend a UIA Women in Insurance Picnic.
  • At the VAIA Women’s Conference, they had an action-packed agenda with sessions focusing on Moving from Belief to Bold and The Truth about the Pitfalls and Promise of Female Leadership.
  • Big I West Virginia hosted The Art of You Women’s Retreat in July. Attendees had the chance to learn about designing an life they love and finding confidence.
  • The Independent Insurance Agents of South Dakota hosted their third-annual Women’s Conference in April. It included a line-up of six dynamic speakers, including representatives from the South Dakota Legislature. Registration was also free for any Young Agents attending.

The growing number of these events shows the commitment of elevating women in the industry. These conferences are not just about gaining new skills, but about joining a community that understands and supports each individual’s journey.

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