The Women in Insurance Summit Canada returns on June 2, 2026, and this year's agenda is the strongest yet. Opened by Celyeste Power, President and CEO of the Insurance Bureau of Canada, the day runs from breakfast through to an evening drinks reception – packed with sessions, mentorship, and networking designed specifically for women in the industry. Whether you are looking to sharpen your leadership edge, expand your network, or find your next mentor, here is why this is the one event you should have in your calendar this summer.
Zeenat Taki, Manager of Underwriting Platforms at Northbridge Insurance, opens the day with the keynote remarks that set the tone for everything that follows. Then Rola Dagher – who arrived in Canada as a young refugee with no formal education and no English, and went on to become President and CEO of Cisco Canada and Global Channel Chief at Dell Technologies – takes the stage with her session built around her personal leadership philosophy: Learn it. Earn it. Return it. It is the kind of talk you will be quoting for years.
The panel on redefining ambition brings together leaders from Ernst & Young, Red River Mutual, Chubb, and Securian Canada to explore what career growth actually looks like today – and how to advocate for the pathways that align with your goals.
Senior executives from Zurich Canada, Promutuel Insurance, Definity, and Wawanesa sit down to share how they are navigating economic uncertainty, social inflation, and shifting market dynamics. Practical, senior-level, and directly relevant to your work.
The morning discussion tables are your chance to work through the challenges that matter most to you – in a small group, with peers who understand your world. Candid, focused, and genuinely useful.
Helen Cosburn of Allianz and Renata Bezerra of CIBC Insurance share the real moments that accelerated their careers. Not polished talking points – the actual decisions, pivots, and relationships that made the difference.
The afternoon panel featuring leaders from Swiss Re, SOMPO, HSB Canada, and Willow Insurance Corp. tackles one of the most important questions in any career: how do you build influence and visibility without it feeling like self-promotion?
TD Insurance takes the stage to break down how technology-enabled fraud is showing up across underwriting, claims, and customer touchpoints – and what organizations can do about it right now.
The Mentorship Labs, in partnership with Sovereign, offer small-group guided conversations on career growth, confidence, leadership presence, and belonging. Spots are limited and require pre-registration – so do not wait.
Leaders from NFP, CNA Insurance, BMO Insurance, and HUB International close out the afternoon with a session on staying visible, agile, and strategically positioned when the industry is moving fast. Exactly the conversation the moment calls for.
The speakers are exceptional. But so is everyone else in the room. The Women in Insurance Summit Canada brings together brokers, underwriters, executives, and rising stars from across the country – all under one roof, for one day. The connections you make over breakfast, coffee breaks, and the closing drinks reception are just as valuable as anything on the agenda.
The Women in Insurance Summit Canada takes place on June 2, 2026. One day, one room, and the conversations that could shape the next chapter of your career. Secure your spot now.
