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The Insurance Thought Leadership Event

Following the success of the Inaugural EmpowerHER Event in 2025, we are proud to host EmpowerHER 2026. This is a one-of-a-kind gathering designed to celebrate and empower women and allies in the InsurTech industry. In partnership with the InsurTech Hartford Symposium, this exclusive pre-event sets the tone for an incredible experience in Connecticut, offering opportunities to connect, learn, and grow.

This in-person event is dedicated to inspiration, connection, and celebration—bringing together thought leaders, delivering career-boosting insights, and fostering meaningful relationships to help propel careers in insurance and technology.
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2026 Event Highlights

  • Dynamic sessions from women insurance leaders!
  • The event unlocks access to key insights, mentorship opportunities, and a supportive community.
  • Rejuvenating guided meditation session that leaves everyone refreshed and energized.

2025 KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Deb Smallwood, Creator/Teacher of SelfPowerment

Deb Smallwood is a trailblazing executive and visionary leader on a mission to empower women to become SelfPowered—to embrace their authentic human-being, unlock their inner powers, and thrive in the business world.

Deb Smallwood

2025 SPEAKERS

Bobbie Shrivastav

Co-Founder, CEO Solvrays

Meg Duty

Senior Vice President Puritan Life Insurance

Michelle Raue

EVP, Chief Claim & Transformation Officer Preferred Mutual

Taffy Jo Mayers

Chief Commercial Officer Neuron

Amy Carlisle

President, MGA Solutions MSI

Johanna Dunlap

Senior Director of Operations National Life Group

Patty Drexler

Director of Operations Allstate

Laura Dinan Haber

Innovation Brand Director Nassau Financial Group

Robin Roberson

President and Co-Founder Agentech

Lucy Graham

Director of Marketing CalcFocus

Tracey Cournoyer

SVP - CIO/COO Bond & Specialty Travelers

Fallon DePina Banks

Chief Privacy & Innovation Governance Officer The Cigna Group

Theresa Luty

VP of Sales INFORCE

Delanea Davis

Co-Founder & Managing Partner Experience Design International

Auditee Dutt

Senior Director Innovation Travelers

Shanda Boyett

Head of Marketing Covenir BPO

Gina Besz

Vice President, Claims Initiatives Illumifin

Lisa Bickus

Chief Executive Officer 1891 Financial Life

Sarah Bogan

Founder & InsurTech Advisor InsurTech Maven

Meredith
Barnes-Cook

Partner, ReSource Pro Consulting ReSource Pro

Kerry Macca

Founder Fractional Consultant: Growth Companies, KM Consulting

Jennifer Amaral

VP of Insurance & Wealth Solutions Empathy

EmpowerHER: Beyond Boundaries

A full-day experience for women in insurance and financial services to lead, innovate, and transform.

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM Emcee

Kick-off
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9:15 AM – 10:30 AM Morning Networking + EmpowerHER Breakfast – Networking Sponsor
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Opening Panel: Breaking the Mold – Women Leading the Next Era of Insurance

Explore how women are challenging the status quo in leadership, operations, and innovation.

11:20 AM – 12:00 PM Beyond Buzzwords: Real Talk on AI, Automation, and the Human Touch

How are women shaping AI-driven transformation while preserving empathy in customer experience and operations?

12:05 PM – 12:45 PM Follow the Money: Investment, Capital, and Women Changing the Game – Sponsored Keynote (Potential Amy Friedrich/Sabrina Hart)
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM Lunch - Sponsored
1:50 PM – 2:30 PM Building Without Borders: From Silos to Systems

A panel or case-study-driven discussion on how women are leading cross-functional, enterprise- wide change.

2:35 PM – 3:15 PM Customer 3.0 – Designing for Tomorrow’s Insurance Consumer

How women leaders are rethinking customer journeys and creating inclusive, future-ready experiences.

3:20 PM – 4:00 PM Trailblazers Unplugged: Lightning Talks from Industry Gamechangers

Quick 5–7 minute spotlight talks by 5-6 speakers on bold moves, lessons learned, or leadership truths.

4:00 PM – 4:15 PM Closing Remarks
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM Sponsored Networking

2025 SPONSORS

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors who helped make the event a grand success!

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In partnership with InsurTech America Symposium, April 13 & 14, 2026

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Let’s Build a Future Together

We’re building a platform for collaboration, learning, and support that will help shape the future of InsurTech for women. Come together with other incredible women and allies, share your insights, and contribute to the growth of this exciting industry.
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