Webinars

In honor of Women’s History Month, key women leaders and advocates in the industry will discuss the valuable skill of negotiating, an essential aspect of executive leadership. Gain practical strategies to enhance your confidence, influence, and lead impact in any negotiation setting.cription goes here

Join us in an engaging conversation with T. Priester and Chinyere Norman, Co-Founders of Society of Black Agents (SOBA), discussing the mission to elevate Black agents in the industry and the importance of promoting Black businesses and talent in the agent sector.

Join us for a special Black History Month interview with a distinguished executive and leader in the risk management and insurance industry, Ryan L. Smith, Executive Director of Atlanta Life, as we celebrate the legacy of Atlanta Life and its impact on Black Leadership. Together, we’ll explore Atlanta Life’s rich history and its contributions to empowering the Black community, and Ryan’s inspiring career journey. Discover how Black leaders continue to shape the future of the industry and gain valuable insights on advancing equity, opportunity, and excellence in business.

Gain insights and strategies to attract, retain, and support Black senior professionals in the risk management and insurance industry. Hear success stories and practical insights from risk management and insurance professionals and experienced professionals focused on talent within risk management and insurance.

Delve deeper into the significance of insurance within the Black community in a part 2 of our webinar series. Explore the historical perspectives, contemporary challenges, and prospects. Join us for an enlightening discussion that sheds light on the vital role insurance has historically played in the lives of Black families and businesses.

Join us as we engage in candid conversations with trailblazing Black leaders who have reached the pinnacle of success in their risk management and insurance career. Gain valuable insights, learn from their experience, and discover the strategies that propelled them in their roles.

Join us for a dynamic webinar focused on the power of mentorship and sponsorship for Black professionals in risk management and insurance. Learn how these vital relationships can accelerate your career, provide guidance, and open doors for new opportunities. Our panel of leaders will share personal experience and actionable insights to help you thrive and unlock your full potential.

Join us on this webinar commemorating Juneteenth as we explore the intersection of leadership development and advancement for Black professionals as BIIC strives to increase the representation of Black leaders at the mid-to-executive level in the risk management and insurance industry. Our industry leaders will share their personal thoughts on Juneteenth and speak about their journey moving through the ranks and how leadership development impacted their career. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate Juneteenth, honor Black professional’s journeys, and drive positive change within the RMI sector.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Black Insurance Industry Collective explores the vital topic of mental health for Black leaders and professionals within risk management and insurance. According to research conducted by The Hartford (2023), Black U.S. workers face greater barriers to mental health support at work. While U.S. companies showed improvements in creating a mentally supportive workplace year over year, white and American Asian and Pacific Islander workers were more likely to report favorable workplace experiences, compared with Black and Hispanic/Latino workers. Join us as our esteemed panelists share their experiences advocating for their mental health and gain practical strategies and insights to excel in both your career and personal well-being and how insurance and risk management organizations can support the mental health of Black insurance professionals. Join us for this impactful webinar.

International Black Women’s History Month was established in 2016 in the city of Atlanta by Sha Battle to uplift and support the achievements of Black and minority women, and to build understanding and awareness of the contributions of Black women to the world. Join BIIC in an empowering conversation featuring Nancy Dorvil, Head of Property Canada, Allianz Commercial. Hear about her journey in the industry and advancing her way as Black female leader within the risk management and insurance industry.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Jerilyn Gamble, Gallagher’s Area Assistant Vice President, Account Executive of Fine Arts Practice as we celebrate Black History Month. Explore Jerilyn’s remarkable 20-year journey within the fine arts division of the insurance industry, delving into the world of Black artists, and gaining insights on what a career in this unique aspect of insurance entails.

In 2019, the percentage of Black employees in the risk management and insurance workforce landed at just 12.4 percent and the median number of female executives and officers is about 23 percent." Black women land at the intersection of these two realities. Join us in this thought-provoking session aimed to shed light on the unique challenges faced by Black women professionals in the risk management and insurance sector and how intersectionality plays a crucial role in their experiences and learn how recognizing the benefits of intersectionality must serve as a core positioning in an organization’s inclusion efforts.

In this session, speakers will address the specific risk management and insurance needs and concerns of the Black community by shedding light on the significance of risk management and insurance and its impact on the well-being, financial stability, and empowerment of the black community within the risk management and insurance industry. We will explore the unique challenges faced by the Black community and by understanding the historical context and systemic barriers, we can begin to address the disparities and work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable insurance landscape.

As risk management and insurance workforce diversity improves and Black talent in the risk management and insurance industry increases, opportunities remain to not only bring in Black talent but to increase the representation on the leadership level. In this session, we highlight best practices, research, data, and more to help inform organizations on advancing leadership targets to increase racial representation.

Allyship is active, and is the key to creating inclusive workplaces. It is a lifelong process of building and nurturing supportive relationships with underrepresented, marginalized, or discriminated individuals or groups with the aim of advancing inclusion. Active Allyship requires someone who is truly engaged, and prepared to take consistent and meaningful action to ensure their communities are safe and inclusive for all - regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Join us in this webinar as we discuss the key distinctions between performative and active allyship, how to be an ally for Black colleagues, and how true allyship requires much more than just building a diverse team.

Join us as we speak with Catherine Duffy, AIG’s Country Leader of Bermuda and as we celebrate International Black Women’s History Month. Catherine is an accomplished leader who excels in multi-cultural and international settings. She has earned a stellar reputation as a champion for all and is known for empowering others to become their best selves. Catherine was the first Bermudian woman to gain her CPCU and the author of the first comprehensive book tracing the historical development of the International Insurance Industry, Held Captive - A History of International Insurance in Bermuda.

Although the insurance industry has a growing number of Black professionals, there are several instances that Blacks experience, of being the only one in the room. Being the only Black person on the team, in the department or within the organization has real implications. This webinar is an opportunity to discuss the challenges and strategies to navigate these situations. Join us for a conversation with industry professionals from Black Insurance Industry Collective (BIIC) sponsor companies, as they share their experiences.

The role of Blacks in the insurance industry can oftentimes be misunderstood. One’s experience can also be different based on gender. No matter what race you are, it’s important to understand what it’s like to take a walk in someone else’s shoes and to listen and learn more about their journey. The Opportunity and Burden of Blackness webinar is an opportunity to unpack what it means to be at the intersection of being Black and male or female in the insurance industry. Join us for this important conversation with five industry professionals from BIIC sponsored companies, who will share their perspectives, opportunities, and strategies.

Leading effectively is a key aspect of one’s career journey. The insurance industry has many technical experts. It’s important to understand aspects of the journey, however, that are not always technical in nature. The ability to understand and effectively navigate potential barriers and biases is critical to success. Join us for a dynamic discussion about navigating race in the workplace. This is an opportunity to hear insights from industry professionals from Black Insurance Industry Collective (BIIC) sponsor companies. These leaders will share their experiences and advice on ways to navigate conversations and issues specific to race.

The insurance industry has a growing number of Black employees and managers, but unfortunately many are stuck in the middle of their careers. This type of stagnation can be a career challenge for many. To explore this topic, we convened five industry professionals who will share their experience and explore strategies on how to progress despite getting stuck in the middle. Join us for this important career discussion. This is an opportunity to hear insights from industry professionals from Black Insurance Industry Collective (BIIC) sponsor companies.

The insurance industry offers a variety of compelling careers in a business which serves a broad and diverse base of customers. The ability to pull and retain diverse talent is inextricably linked to the experiences of those already within the industry. Join us for a candid conversation with Black colleagues from different sides of the business who will share their journeys to succeed and what it takes to make spaces where Black and brown people can experience a sense of belonging and thrive at work.

The Risk Management and Insurance industry is fast paced, growing, and offers a variety of exciting careers. It's time to uncover one of the best kept secrets and share with young people the wealth of opportunities that exist in this industry. Come learn about the various career paths and career options that you can pursue. Join us as we hear from a panel of young Black professionals and hear how they got their start.

Are you just getting your start in the Risk and Insurance industry? Your resume is the first impression you give to a potential employer. A good resume will grab their attention and help to give you “the edge” over your competitors. In this second installment of the Early Career Webinar Series, our panel of experts will guide the next generation of Black professionals on how to create a resume. We will start from scratch and demystify myths and help you move in the right direction. Hear directly from hiring managers, as we discuss what makes a resume stand out from the pile. Start your career on the right foot and don’t miss this session!