2023 AGENDA

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• 2023

• 8:15 AM

  Registration and breakfast

• 9:00 AM

  Opening remarks from chairperson

  

  Denise Campbell

  Senior Vice President – Client Executive
  Marsh

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  Denise Campbell

  Senior Vice President – Client Executive
  Marsh

  Denise Campbell started her professional journey working in the A&R department of Atlantic Records after completing her Bachelor of Arts in Music Technology at NYU. Motivated by her desire to work in what she considered a more stable industry, she began a role with AIG’s multinational department as an Administrative Assistant in 2008. From there she would take on many roles within the firm before her final role as an AVP, Client Director before leaving AIG to join Marsh as a Client Executive in late 2020. 

  At AIG, Denise led the Black Professionals Employee Resource Group, for two award winning years, after which she served as Business Advisor to the ERG along with her former Co-Chair until her departure in 2020. Today she sits on the leadership for the Marsh African Heritage Colleague Resource Group. 

  In addition to her work within her companies, Denise serves on several non-profit boards. In 2020 she was elected President of the National African American Insurance Association New York Tri-State Chapter. She held a position on the Insurance Federation of New York Advisory Council until 2019 and is currently serving on their Board. She also serves on the Board of the Water Street Club.  Through these organizations she works tirelessly to bring diverse talent into the insurance industry and provide them with the exposure and knowledge they need to stay and advance their careers.  She’s been acknowledged by Insurance Business America in their Leading the Change and Hot List editions in 2020, and had a profile done on her by Advisen during Black History Month, 2020. 

  Denise also has a Certified Project Manager Designation from the Project Management Leadership Group, Inc. 

   

• 9:05 AM

  Keynote introduction

  

  Rebecca Barton

  Director of Claims
  Cowbell Cyber

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  Rebecca Barton

  Director of Claims
  Cowbell Cyber

   Rebecca is the Director of Claims at Cowbell, a leading provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), supervising the cyber claims specialist team. She has over half a decade of experience adjusting claims of all types and severity, including ransomware, business email compromise, and class action and single plaintiff third-party claims. Prior to joining Cowbell, Rebecca worked as a Claims Analyst at a large carrier. Before moving to the United States, Rebecca worked as a litigation solicitor in New Zealand, specializing in insurance coverage and professional indemnity defence.

• 9:10 AM

  Opening Keynote: Reaching your peak – Dealing with change and unexpected setbacks

  A lifelong adventurer, Wendy Booker had no way of anticipating the twists and turns her life would take when she was diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis. Through the tough times, Wendy realized that to overcome adversity and achieve success, she’d need to not only deal with uncertainty but embrace it and use it as an opportunity to grow and flourish. Wendy’s achievements are incredible – the first person with MS to summit Alaska’s Denali (Mt. McKinley) and reach both the North and South poles. Wendy went on to successfully summit six of the world’s “Seven Summits,” attempting Everest twice. Join us as Wendy shares her inspirational story of navigating changing environments and adversity, as well as her experience in leadership, collaboration, and teamwork – and the power of a positive attitude.

  

  Wendy Booker

  Adventurer, Author, and MS Advocate
  

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  Wendy Booker

  Adventurer, Author, and MS Advocate
  

  A lifelong adventurer, Wendy was diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis in 1998. The first person with MS to summit Alaska’s Denali (Mt. McKinley), Wendy went on to successfully summit six of the world’s “Seven Summits” and has attempted Everest twice. She was the first person with MS to reach the North Pole in 2011, quickly followed by the South Pole in 2012, and has completed 12 marathons to raise funds and awareness for MS.  

  Wendy launched MSInsight (Formerly The Climb On Foundation) in early 2015. Creating a clear pathway for all things MS for the newly diagnosed patient. A diagnosis of MS is fraught with fear, misinformation and isolation. Patients are often young just starting out on their adult lives. MSInsight is here to connect the patient to the many choices in the way of therapy options, neurologists, MS Centers and most importantly connecting them to others of their same age and interests. MSInsight guides the newly diagnosed through that first frightening year so they may live full and productive lives with MS.  

  Since 2006 Wendy has partnered with the Donald McKay School in East Boston to help raise money and awareness for the Sherpa children whose fathers were killed climbing the mountains in Nepal; and to educate American youth about mountain climbing, Nepalese culture, geography, religion, and education. As a motivational speaker, Wendy travels the globe to share her story of determination, disappointment, transformation, and triumph to audiences large and small. 

  In addition to her foundation, travel, and work as a motivational speaker, Wendy published her first book New Altitude in 2013 which is about her passage through tough times to the top of the world. In Wendy’s words, “We often have to try a little harder, take a little longer, and dig a little deeper to reach our goals but we can do it. We all have “our mountain” our mountain is MS, now what are we going to do about it? I challenge those with MS, or any challenge in their lives, to go out and find that special thing, that activity, that passion that will take them away from their MS, if only for a while, and from that they will see that anything is possible.”  

  Wendy is Master of Ceremonies for MSWorld Talks, was recipient of Boston’s Exceptional Women Award 2006 and Colorado’s Women Who Light the Community Award 2008 and was Chair of the Dean of College of Arts and Sciences Advisory Board 2017 at Salem State University.  

  “The view from the top is incredible!” 

• 9:55 AM

  Panel: Competitive intelligence – Market trends and the future of insurance

  Digital disruptions, including AI, deep learning technologies and Blockchain, post-pandemic and environmental factors, are changing the insurance market and the way products and services are delivered. As we move out of the pandemic, what are the latest market trends, opportunities, and technologies shaping insurance today? In this session, hear from key industry leaders as they dive into the current and future insurance market – and learn what you need to know to remain an informed and effective leader. Among the topics and questions to be explored: 

  • What are the latest market trends and what do they reveal? 
  • Discover current thinking on ESG priorities, big data, and analytics  
  • Addressing emerging trends in natural disasters and climate risk   
  • What’s next? Anticipating market trends and industry changes in 2024 and beyond  

  Moderator

  

  Joanna McNulty

  Vice President of Underwriting
  Berkley Professional Liability

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  Joanna McNulty

  Vice President of Underwriting
  Berkley Professional Liability

  Joanna McNulty is a Vice President of Underwriting at Berkley Professional Liability, a W.R. Berkley company. In this role, Joanna manages the East Coast public commercial team with responsibilities including overseeing the D&O, Fiduciary and EPL book while also actively engaging in Berkley Professional’s overall strategies. She has over 15 years of industry experience, most of which has been focused on public D&O underwriting but started her career as a broker and spent time underwriting private companies and transactional/M&A deals as well.  

  Joanna joined Berkley in 2015 and previously held roles at Zurich and Marsh. She holds a bachelor’s degree in management and political science from Tulane University.

  Panelists

  

  Ellen Greiper

  Partner
  Wilson Elser

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  Ellen Greiper

  Partner
  Wilson Elser

  Ellen Greiper has more than 30 years of experience defending multiparty construction and construction defect cases in the state and federal courts of New York. Also a member of Wilson Elser’s nationwide 24/7 response program, Ellen has extensive experience representing large fleet trucking companies in a wide range of transportation matters. Additionally, she regularly manages crises pertaining to OSHA Safety & Health matters. 

  An appointed arbitrator for the district courts in Nassau County, New York, Ellen – who has extensive experience litigating high-exposure premises liability, Labor Law and personal injury matters that arise from construction site accidents and trucking accidents – also is a mediator for trial-ready cases in the Supreme Court of Nassau County. Her streamlined discovery techniques and proactive approach to complex litigation translates into effective and expedited solutions for clients. 

  Ellen is a prolific author and frequent keynoter and speaker on emerging issues in the construction industry. She is a member of a number of professional industry organizations, including the Construction Specifications Institute, DRI’s Construction Defect Committee, and the Professional Women in Construction, where she served on the Board of Directors of its New York Chapter. Ellen also currently serves on the board of NAWIC, where she is a Director of its New York Chapter, and is a member of the Advisory Board for Advisen, acquired by Zywave in 2020. 

  Ellen joined Wilson Elser from the New York office of a full-service AmLaw 100 law firm with offices across the United States. 

  

  Nadia N Hoyte

  Cyber National Practice Leader
  USI Insurance Services

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  Nadia N Hoyte

  Cyber National Practice Leader
  USI Insurance Services

  Nadia Nicole Hoyte is a National Cyber Practice Leader in the Executive & Professional Risk Solutions Practice. She heads USI’s Cyber Practice (AKA Cyber Federation). She serves as an in-house resource for all professional liability, technology errors and omissions, media liability, network security, and privacy related lines of coverage. In her role, Nadia is responsible for developing program strategy, building insurer relationships, and designing insurance risk transfer solutions. She also provides consultative services, training, insurance contract analysis, vendor contract analysis, placement, and policy administration.  

  Nadia has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, with the last 15 specializing in Cyber and Professional Liability exposures.  

  Prior to joining USI, Nadia was the Cyber Practice Leader at Highland Risk Services. Here she focused on delivering targeted Cyber Insurance solutions designed to enhance insurance agency portfolios.  

  Prior to that, Nadia was a Senior Vice President at Willis Towers Watson. While at Willis, she was skilled at understanding clients’ unique needs, tolerance for risk, distilling complex information for laypeople and delivering bespoke insurance solutions.  

  Nadia started her career at Marsh USA, where she served in many capacities. At Marsh USA, Nadia was a specialty broker concentrated on creating and delivering solutions for convergent risks. And most importantly finding homes for hard to place specialty risks.  

  Nadia has earned a BA in Law & Society from American University in Washington DC. In 2015, Risk and Insurance named Nadia on of their “Power Brokers Under 40”. Nadia has authored pieces on Cyber exposures with a focus on insurance implications of ‘Cyber War”.  

  Nadia is a member of USI’s Diversity and Inclusion Council and serves on the Education subcommittee.  

  Creator of USI’s Cyber Tuesday Webinar Series – October Cyber Security Awareness Month, Nadia was named 2022 Advisen’s Cyber Unsung Hero and is a member of CHIEF.  

  Nadia is a native of New York City, New York. 

  

  Senan O’Loughlin

  Executive Vice President, Head of US Mortality Markets
  RGA

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  Senan O’Loughlin

  Executive Vice President, Head of US Mortality Markets
  RGA

  Senan O’Loughlin is Executive Vice President and Head of U.S. Mortality Markets, where he leads RGA’s U.S. traditional mortality functions, including business development, pricing, underwriting, medical, claims, and operations. He also oversees the U.S. Business Initiatives team that develops and implements RGA’s innovative risk assessment products and solutions.  
   
  Prior to joining RGA in 2021, Senan had 30 years of senior management experience with insurance and reinsurance companies on three continents. Most recently he held a number of different roles with Swiss Re, including Head of Sales and Client Engagement for Swiss Re’s U.S. Life and Health division, and Regional Head of Strategy and Operations, Americas. Before Swiss Re, Senan worked at AIG-AIA in Hong Kong as Regional Head of Actuarial, Asia Pacific Life Operations, with responsibility for actuarial operations in India, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, and Korea. He began his career as a trainee actuary at Hibernian Group in Ireland (now Aviva), where he went on to work in a variety of management roles, including strategy, life, and retirement product development, marketing, valuation, and project management. 
   
  Senan received an MBA from the Michael Smurfit School of Business, University College Dublin, and is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries (FIA U.K.), and a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries of Ireland (FSAI). 

  

  Jennifer Wilson

  Senior Vice President, National Cyber Practice Lead
  Newfront

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  Jennifer Wilson

  Senior Vice President, National Cyber Practice Lead
  Newfront

  Jennifer brings with her over 26 years of experience in the industry, primarily in specialty coverage, claims, and risk management.  

  As the National Cyber Lead at Newfront, Jennifer directs the marketing, placement and claims management of Cyber Risk and Technology E&O insurance. She works with clients to identify and understand their cyber risk exposure, while recommending ways to best mitigate these risks and negotiate broadest terms available in the cyber insurance marketplace.   

  Jennifer’s team focuses on all aspects of cyber risk, including policy form negotiation, pre-loss services, vendor selection, coverage review and advocacy, litigation management, education and training, predictive modeling, and contractual risk transfer. 

  Jennifer is regularly engaged with the cyber risk insurance community to address coverage available, overall market conditions and the impact to cyber risk insurance placements, including the rapidly evolving threat landscape.  

  Jennifer is on the Cyber Claims Advisory Panel for NetDiligence; She is a regular contributor to the Women in Insurance Global Network and she is part of the Advisory Panel for Insurance Business America 

  Most recently, Jennifer landed on the prestigious Insurance Boston Magazine’s Elite Women in Insurance list for 2022 and the Hot 100 list for 2022, was nominated for the 2020 Boston Insurance Women to Watch Award. Jennifer received the national 2015 Power Broker Award for Real Estate from Risk & Insurance magazine.  

  Jennifer holds her certification from Chubb and Carnegie Mellon for the Cyber COPE Insurance Program. She is a Certified Mediator, and a Licensed Property & Casualty Insurance Advisor. (LIA). 

• 10:40 AM

  Networking coffee break

• 11:10 AM

  Where do you draw your line? Managing the blurred boundaries between work and personal life

  It’s 9am on a Sunday morning and your phone chimes with a message from work. When you read it, do you find yourself asking, “Was that really necessary?” Our personal time is splintered by interruptions from work. We are constantly “switching gears,” as we toggle our attention between work and the rest of life. It might feel like we can get more done this way, but we all have our limits, and so it is not sustainable, personally or professionally. This session will explore the legitimacy of after-hours interruptions, the importance of attentional agility in a world of interruptions, and the need to be more thoughtful and deliberate when interrupting others. Questions to be addressed include:    

  • Who is more tolerant of after-hours interruptions and who might pay the bigger price in the long-run: men or women?  
  • As a manager, is it your responsibility to help others manage their boundaries?  
  • What exactly can you do to establish, communicate, and maintain your own boundaries? 

  

  Dr Angela Grotto

  Associate Professor, Management & Marketing
  Manhattan College

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  Dr Angela Grotto

  Associate Professor, Management & Marketing
  Manhattan College

  Dr Angela Grotto is an Associate Professor of Management in the O’Malley School of Business at Manhattan College, with a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Baruch College, CUNY Graduate Center. She teaches Talent Management & Acquisition, Career Management, Introduction to Management, and Business Research Methods. Angela has consulted with small businesses as well as global tech companies to help improve the employee experience. Her research focuses on gender differences in work-life boundary management and support. Angela has published her research in Journal of Organizational Behavior, Journal of Vocational Behavior, Journal of Business and Psychology, Stress and Health, Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior, Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, and Gender in Management. 

• 11:45 AM

  Breaking the taboos – Supporting women’s health at every career stage

  Women face health issues and challenges throughout their lives, and introducing a specific women’s health strategy can provide practical advice on how to enable women to thrive in the workforce. How can we create an open culture in which women feel supported, confident, and safe to talk about health issues? How can you take control of your own health in the workplace? Hear how you can benefit from a culture that prioritizes women’s health, and the strategies you can implement in your own organization. Among the issues to be discussed: 

  • Conversations to expand line managers’ awareness and understanding 
  • Discover how small adjustments can have a significant impact 
  • A breakdown of common taboos around women’s health issues for the benefit of your workplace 

  

  Dr Christine W Thorpe

  Chief Executive Officer
  Stronger Tomorrow LLC

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  Dr Christine W Thorpe

  Chief Executive Officer
  Stronger Tomorrow LLC

  Dr Christine Thorpe (she/her) is the CEO of Stronger Tomorrow, LLC, a workplace wellness company that serves to influence and reshape wellness in organizations through the lens of diversity, equity and inclusion. Stronger Tomorrow focuses on enhancing company culture and benefitting the bottom line through data-driven determinations that lead to tailored programs and services, the delivery of measurable outcomes and demonstrated improvements in employee wellbeing. Dr Thorpe is a certified wellness coach, certified health education specialist, and certified marriage facilitator with over 22 years of experience in health care and management consulting, higher education administration, human services program development, and an extensive background in addressing health disparities. She identifies as a cis-gender female who is African American of Caribbean descent or Caribbean American.  

  Dr Thorpe is a board member of the YWCA of Northern New Jersey, a member of the Junior League of the Oranges and Short Hills, Mocha Moms, Inc., and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She is also the co-director of Navigating Health Services (NHS), an organization that represents a movement to transform the health sector and to positively impact the lives of the medically underserved in Jamaica and across the Caribbean region through education, advocacy, and support.  

  Dr Thorpe is the author of Living Beyond the Façade: Inside the Health and Wealth Practices of Americans of African Descent and is sought after to speak on health and wealth in diverse families. Dr Thorpe holds a BS in psychology from Syracuse University, an EdM in international educational development and an EdD in health education from Teachers College Columbia University.  

  Follow Dr Christine Thorpe and Stronger Tomorrow on LinkedIn and learn how to enhance workplace wellness at www.stronger-tomorrow.com.  

• 12:15 PM

  Networking lunch

• 1:15 PM

  Panel: Fighting fatigue – How to remain on top of your game

  With competing priorities and stressful working environments, many managers and executives are experiencing various levels of burnout. How can we prioritize well-being, and in turn create a culture of empathy and support? This session will discuss strategies to fight fatigue, boost resilience, and focus on self-care and mental well-being to lead by example. Among the topics and questions for discussion: 

  • What are the best strategies for fighting fatigue, and how can we develop them? 
  • How can managers and organizations encourage and prioritize a culture that supports well-being? 
  • Overcoming common challenges such as time management, multiple responsibilities, and burnout 

  Moderator

  

  Mariane Lee

  Executive Chief Compliance Officer
  HUB International

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  Mariane Lee

  Executive Chief Compliance Officer
  HUB International

  Mariane Lee is the Executive Chief Compliance Officer of HUB International’s Retirement & Private Wealth practice (RPW). 

  In this role, Ms. Lee leads the RPW compliance strategy for HUB International, partnering with compliance officers in the Company’s regulated entities to manage compliance risk across the enterprise.  She reports to the General Counsel and the Audit Committee.  

  The Chief Compliance Officer plays a crucial role in promoting a culture of integrity at RPW and the larger enterprise. Her broad industry expertise, commitment to transparency in interactions with the leadership team, regulators and strong interpersonal skills will serve her well in leading our compliance program.  

  Prior to joining HUB International, Ms. Lee was the Chief Compliance Officer for the regulated entities of Marsh & McLennan, where she worked for 20 years.  Earlier in her career, she worked as a Staff Supervisor at FINRA and was also a senior associate at Price Waterhouse Coopers. She is a graduate of New York University and Brooklyn Law School. 

  When she is not spending time on compliance matters, Ms. Lee is mother and manager to two teenage boys that are avid rugby, football and volleyball players.  She has completed two sprint triathlons and is hoping to complete her final one in 2023 alongside her sons.  

  Panelists

  

  Laura Hoensch

  Deputy General Counsel
  One80 Intermediaries

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  Laura Hoensch

  Deputy General Counsel
  One80 Intermediaries

  Laura Hoensch is Deputy General Counsel at One80 Intermediaries. She is a licensed attorney with over a decade of experience in the (re)insurance industry with expertise in governance, licensing, (re)insurance compliance and regulation, and (re)insurance, brokerage and agency contracting and negotiation. 

  She has led teams supporting the legal, compliance, regulatory affairs and program audit functions; served on executive teams; and advised innovative internal and external business partners (including insurtechs and digital distributors) who are disrupting the insurance industry. 

  Her prior roles include General Counsel for Spinnaker Insurance Company and General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for Digital Partners, a Munich Re company. 

  

  Brian Jones

  Executive Coach
  Coaching4Executives

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  Brian Jones

  Executive Coach
  Coaching4Executives

  Brian is a retired reinsurance executive with more than 25 years of global leadership experience, including 8 years spent living and working in Zurich, Switzerland.  He has held senior leadership roles at GE Insurance Solutions and Swiss Re in the areas of Operations, Claims, Strategy and Casualty Underwriting.    

  Highly energized by helping people and businesses to develop and grow, upon his retirement Brian started his own coaching and consulting business, Coaching4Executives LLC. Today he works with individuals at varying points of their leadership journeys, from would-be leaders to seasoned CEOs.   He also consults with businesses on topics ranging from process improvement and simplification to organizational vitality, executive team development as well as strategic growth.   

  Brian holds a BA and JD from the University of Missouri-Columbia.  He is a GE trained Black Belt and Master Black Belt, a member of the International Coaching Federation and is certified in the use of the Hogan HPI, HDS and MVPI Assessments and the Hogan 360 Multi-Rater Feedback Tool.  He also frequently posts blogs on the Coaching4Executive site addressing common leadership challenges. 

  He and his wife Loes have retired to Chester County, Pennsylvania where they spend time reading, riding bikes and awaiting visits from their Grandcats Olaf and Mittens. 

  

  Kelly Palmese

  Manager – Claims
  At-Bay

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  Kelly Palmese

  Manager – Claims
  At-Bay

  Kelly Palmese is a Claims Manager for At-Bay, where she uses her extensive knowledge of complex coverage matters and adjusting experience to lead a team of claims professionals. Kelly works efficiently with insured businesses, brokers, counsel, and third-party vendors to make the claims process as stress-free and seamless as possible. Prior to becoming a claims professional, she was a practicing lawyer for six years, primarily specializing in insurance coverage work. Kelly has her J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law and her Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Buffalo.

  

  Alanna Schultz

  Senior Vice President, Head of Sales & Client Management
  Swiss Re

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  Alanna Schultz

  Senior Vice President, Head of Sales & Client Management
  Swiss Re

  Alanna Schultz is senior vice president and head of sales and client management for Swiss Re, where she leads the strategic development and growth of Swiss Re’s life and health business through innovative client partnerships. She joined the firm in 2015 as head of business development for North America responsible for creating and delivering bespoke solutions that drive profitable growth and optimize capital for life insurers.  

  Prior to joining Swiss Re, Ms. Schultz worked in a variety of senior leadership positions at AXA, including serving as the chief of staff to the CEO and CFO in the US and leading the company’s M&A strategy in 17 markets and 10 countries across Asia, while based in Hong Kong. Prior to AXA, Ms. Schultz held various roles at AIG across leadership development and change management.  

  Ms. Schultz earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Baruch College in New York and attended the University of Oxford in England. She is fluent in Filipino and conversational in Spanish.  

• 2:00 PM

  Speed networking

  Expand your network, make new connections, and meet fellow delegates in a structured networking session.

  

  Denise Campbell

  Senior Vice President – Client Executive
  Marsh

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  Denise Campbell

  Senior Vice President – Client Executive
  Marsh

  Denise Campbell started her professional journey working in the A&R department of Atlantic Records after completing her Bachelor of Arts in Music Technology at NYU. Motivated by her desire to work in what she considered a more stable industry, she began a role with AIG’s multinational department as an Administrative Assistant in 2008. From there she would take on many roles within the firm before her final role as an AVP, Client Director before leaving AIG to join Marsh as a Client Executive in late 2020. 

  At AIG, Denise led the Black Professionals Employee Resource Group, for two award winning years, after which she served as Business Advisor to the ERG along with her former Co-Chair until her departure in 2020. Today she sits on the leadership for the Marsh African Heritage Colleague Resource Group. 

  In addition to her work within her companies, Denise serves on several non-profit boards. In 2020 she was elected President of the National African American Insurance Association New York Tri-State Chapter. She held a position on the Insurance Federation of New York Advisory Council until 2019 and is currently serving on their Board. She also serves on the Board of the Water Street Club.  Through these organizations she works tirelessly to bring diverse talent into the insurance industry and provide them with the exposure and knowledge they need to stay and advance their careers.  She’s been acknowledged by Insurance Business America in their Leading the Change and Hot List editions in 2020, and had a profile done on her by Advisen during Black History Month, 2020. 

  Denise also has a Certified Project Manager Designation from the Project Management Leadership Group, Inc. 

   

• 2:15 PM

  Networking coffee break

• 2:45 PM

  Know your worth – How to negotiate during pay discussions 

  Gender pay inequity exists at all levels in the insurance profession. This empowering session will provide you with the confidence to negotiate your remuneration while meeting the needs of your organization. Among the topics that will be discussed: 

  • How to prepare for the conversation to get the outcome you want  
  • Understanding your compensation expectations, incentives, and career progression   
  • Alternative compensation models that value performance and outcomes

  

  Pamela Wheeler

  Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
  NFP

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  Pamela Wheeler

  Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
  NFP

  Pamela is an accomplished leader with nearly three decades of experience improving diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) outcomes for employees, clients, partners and communities. She works with leaders across NFP, building from the solid DEIB foundation in place, to move the organization forward with deliberate action, measurable results and continuous refinement.  

  Prior to NFP, Pamela consulted with National Football League Operations on their DEIB efforts. Prior to that, she led the Women’s National Basketball Players Association, where she accelerated DEIB in a number of areas for the players. She also served as director of Business Development for the Continental Basketball Association, and general counsel and marketing manager for Bob Woolf Associates/Arnold Communications.  

  Pamela is also a lecturer in Columbia University’s MS Sports Management program, serves on the board of the US Center for SafeSport, is a former member of the foundation board of the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, and is a member of the trustee emeritus board of the Women’s Sports Foundation. She earned a BA from Dartmouth College and a JD from Boston University. 

• 3:15 PM

  Fireside chat: Accelerating your career – the latest scoop on skills development

  The industry is rapidly changing, and leaders need to be at the forefront to deliver business objectives. How can you ensure you are performing at your best through self-driven learning and development? This fireside chat on skills development will discuss strategies to develop capabilities and skillsets for career advancement. Among the issues to be explored: 

  • What are the top three emerging leadership skills, and how can we develop them?  
  • How can managers and executives encourage and prioritize learning and development for themselves and their teams?  
  • Overcoming challenges, such as leading inclusively and authentically in a hybrid environment, juggling multiple responsibilities, and collaboration among multi-generational teams  
  • Tips on how to take the next step in your career 

  Moderator

  

  Lainee Beigel

  Principal, Sports and Entertainment Lead, Executive Risk and Cyber
  Epic Insurance Brokers & Consultants

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  Lainee Beigel

  Principal, Sports and Entertainment Lead, Executive Risk and Cyber
  Epic Insurance Brokers & Consultants

  Lainee Beigel is a Principal with EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants based in the Northeast.  She currently serves as the Sports and Entertainment Lead, as well as the Emerging Risk and Technical Lead for Executive Risk and Cyber.  

  Lainee has over 15 years of industry experience and brings a depth of knowledge to Commercial and Financial Lines clients.  She began her career as a Medical Malpractice defense attorney in New York City, subsequently holding a Claims Counsel position for a Large Global insurance carrier.  In this position, she managed various lines of Professional Liability and Errors and Omissions claims. 

  Utilizing the extensive knowledge gained on the carrier side, Lainee has since spent several years brokering large and complex Management Liability programs.  Areas of focus include Sports and Entertainment clients, as well as public and private clients within the financial, commercial, and healthcare spaces. 

  A strong established claims and legal background allows Lainee to assist clients and colleagues in not only navigating the marketplace, but in understanding compliance issues, trends, and insurance complexities.   

  Lainee is licensed to practice law in the State of New York.  

  Panelists

  

  Lisa Tepper

  Area Executive Vice President
  Gallagher

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  Lisa Tepper

  Area Executive Vice President
  Gallagher

  Lisa Tepper is an accomplished leader with more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry. She has held various leadership positions focused on business development, distribution strategy and organizational transformation.

  In 2017, Lisa joined Gallagher within the retail brokerage division, to she drive revenue and contribute to various growth strategies.

  she is an advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion, mentor of tomorrow’s leaders, member of non-profit boards, insurance consultant and advisor to entrepreneurs focused on UN SDGs.

  She leads Gallagher’s Northeast Region Inclusion & Diversity committee and Gallagher Connect Partners – strategic partnership with MWBE insurance firms. She is a board member of W.O.M.E.N. in America, Minority Business Development Institute and The Young People’s Chorus of NYC and a mentor to VEI students at Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis H.S.

  

  Danielle Larsen

  Vice President, Head of North America Underwriting Services
  Everest Insurance

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  Danielle Larsen

  Vice President, Head of North America Underwriting Services
  Everest Insurance

  Danielle is Head of North America UW Services at Everest Insurance, leading a team of 125+ that drive operational delivery across all lines of business. She is passionate about talent, having created multiple leadership development and mentoring programs during her career and coaching leaders both inside and outside of the organization. In addition, Danielle is a volunteer board member for the non-profit International Girls Ensemble (IGE). IGE is an organization dedicated to empowering girls and women in the US & abroad through educational theater & performing arts promoting leadership skills, advocacy & continued learning. Prior to Everest, Danielle spent 10+ years with Swiss Re, where she held a variety of operational roles across global markets; she has 9 years of international experience having lived and worked in Brazil, India, Mexico, and Slovakia. Danielle is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese; she met and married her husband while living in Sao Paulo and they have 2 children.  

  

  Angela Schaefer

  Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
  Safety National

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  Angela Schaefer

  Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
  Safety National

  Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Safety National®. Responsible for operational and strategic oversight of the human resources department. 

  Experience  

  Angie has over 20 years of Human Resources experience and joined Safety National in 2014 as the Vice President of Human Resources. Prior to joining Safety National, Angie worked as a Director of Human Resources and department head for a nationwide law firm. Angie serves as the Immediate Past State Director for the Missouri State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management and is a board member for the HR Executive Network of Greater St. Louis. Her community involvement includes serving as a member of the Saint Louis Zoo Association Board of Directors Executive Committee. 

   

  Education 

  Webster University 

  Master of Arts in Human Resources Management 

  Saint Louis University 

  Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Studies 

   

  Designations 

  SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) 

  Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) 

   

  Recognitions 

  Missouri State Council SHRM LEAD Award 

• 3:55 PM

  Closing remarks from chairperson

  

  Denise Campbell

  Senior Vice President – Client Executive
  Marsh

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  Denise Campbell

  Senior Vice President – Client Executive
  Marsh

  Denise Campbell started her professional journey working in the A&R department of Atlantic Records after completing her Bachelor of Arts in Music Technology at NYU. Motivated by her desire to work in what she considered a more stable industry, she began a role with AIG’s multinational department as an Administrative Assistant in 2008. From there she would take on many roles within the firm before her final role as an AVP, Client Director before leaving AIG to join Marsh as a Client Executive in late 2020. 

  At AIG, Denise led the Black Professionals Employee Resource Group, for two award winning years, after which she served as Business Advisor to the ERG along with her former Co-Chair until her departure in 2020. Today she sits on the leadership for the Marsh African Heritage Colleague Resource Group. 

  In addition to her work within her companies, Denise serves on several non-profit boards. In 2020 she was elected President of the National African American Insurance Association New York Tri-State Chapter. She held a position on the Insurance Federation of New York Advisory Council until 2019 and is currently serving on their Board. She also serves on the Board of the Water Street Club.  Through these organizations she works tirelessly to bring diverse talent into the insurance industry and provide them with the exposure and knowledge they need to stay and advance their careers.  She’s been acknowledged by Insurance Business America in their Leading the Change and Hot List editions in 2020, and had a profile done on her by Advisen during Black History Month, 2020. 

  Denise also has a Certified Project Manager Designation from the Project Management Leadership Group, Inc. 

   

• 4:00 PM

  Networking drinks reception