Down Hall Hotel, Hertfordshire
13th & 14th October 2011 Agenda – 13th & 14th October 2011 Attendees
What the members and guests enjoyed most and/or consider a benefit to attending the meeting…
The-Women’s-Insurance-Net-Work is a great platform to exchange knowledge and experience in a VERY different way. It was a real pleasure for me to have had the chance to participate. In all – it was the nicest and most interesting business trip I have ever had. THANK YOU. – Angelika Wirtz, Munich Re
Jane Curtis’ speech was brilliant! | Loved the dinner & time to chat to all. | It
was a great meeting. I loved it. – Gillian Davy, Taylor Wessing
Subjects could be of value to those who work in the area but also of general interest to
everyone | So interesting and stimulating for all – Debbie Akers, Friends Life
Meeting other women involved in insurance industry | Learning more about subjects that may not be part of my current role – Melusine Tricker, Aviva
Open and relaxed discussion (no competing /positioning) | Female slant / perspective evident in discussion and it’s OK! –Debbie Akers, Friends Life
My Story by Jane Curtis. | 2011 – Annus Horibilis by Angelika Wirtz – Reshma
Gosai, Munich Re
Moira Siddons talk on bioenergetics (influencing) – Margaret De Valois, Mazars
Enjoyed NatCat & Influencing talks most. | Jane’s personal story was also
interesting – Tina Thomson, RMS
“Honing our influencing skills”. | Sascha Foulkes’ style of speaking – Hannah Patrick,
Lucida
Networking and introduction to new ideas – Noreen Siba, ILC-UK
Meeting a range of different people – Natalie Gleed, Ernst & Young
Networking was Excellent – Alison Watson, Oval
Meeting non-lawyers. | Meeting industry experts – Jasmina Yang, Taylor Wessing
The talk on the Insurance Charity. | Jane Curtis – Sarah Bailey, Metlife
RDR Talk | Jane Curtis’ talk – Alison Rutherford, Ernst & Young
Jane Curtis’ speech |Meeting other women in the profession – Jennifer Smith,
Milliman
Broad topics |Inside perspective – Emma McWilliam, Milliman
First and last presentations especially – Noreen Siba, ILC-UK
Relaxing atmosphere – good for networking |Good “hot” topics for discussion| Enjoyed
influencing skills session very much – Geraldine Chow, Ernst & Young
CAT presentations |Networking as always – Monique Alder, Brit Insurance
My Story, Jane Curtis. | Influencing Skills – Moira Siddons – Sue Williams, Lucida
Coffee Break and Lunch time opportunity to talk – Fulin Liang, KPMG
Presentations – Caroline Gardner, Angelika Wirtz and Moira Siddons – Colette Dunn, KPMG
Good range of thought provoking topics – Barbara Reilly
Jane Curtis, Kirsten and Moira – all were good but these especially – Alison Watson,
Oval
Munich Re presentation | Gender Directive | Moira – Melusine Tricker, Aviva
Networking & talking to other women in the commercial world & hear their thoughts
– Gillian Davy, Taylor Wessing
As an HR Professional, I am not technical but found all the talks very informative
and interesting. Some research on my side to get more familiar with the industry.| Thank you for this insightful conference – Reshma Gosai, Munich Re
Time to reflect away from day job – Margaret De Valois, Mazars
Meeting other women in the industry – Tina Thomson, RMS
Listening to topics that are more diverse than my own job – Hannah Patrick, Lucida
Networking! | Hearing about a range of topics – Natalie Gleed, Ernst & Young
Meeting interesting professional women | Interesting debate – Sarah Bailey, Metlife
Networking | Knowledge sharing of industry issues, ‘women in industry’ – good to share –
Alison Rutherford, Ernst & Young
Being able to meet a variety of women who work in the profession – Jennifer Smith,
Milliman
Networking – Geraldine Chow, Ernst & Young
Networking | Space for self | Exposure to new ideas– Monique Alder, Brit Insurance
Listening to the topics out of daily job | Get connected – Fulin Liang, KPMG
Such an interesting meeting! – Colette Dunn, KPMG
Strong sessions on Gender Directive & RDR – Barbara Reilly
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