Women in Insurance Awards 2025

Celebrating excellence in insurance

Thursday 23 October 2025 | JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London

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The Women in Insurance Awards is the premier awards for showcasing the achievements of women in the general insurance market.

They honour the inspiring achievements of women across all sectors of the market, all levels and all disciplines. They also offer a platform for companies shaping the discussion around how we can improve diversity within the sector as they offer a platform for applauding the most forward-thinking initiatives and businesses.

Showcasing excellence and achievement is a vital tool in the continuing battle to establish equality across all parts of the industry and in all roles. The insurance industry has made significant strides down the road toward re-focusing itself as a genuinely inclusive, equal opportunities sector but the consensus is there is still a long way to go, especially when it comes to narrowing the gender pay gap, meeting the many and varied challenges women face in the workplace, and increasing the number of women in senior and board positions. Those who make it to the top are outstanding role models but we all know there are still far too few women at the top.

We hope the Women in Insurance Awards will also help move the wider diversity agenda forward, as everyone knows there are still many issues to be addressed and challenges overcome. With Diversity, Equality and Inclusion under attack and some businesses shrinking away from their previous commitments, it is more important than ever that demonstrate the real value of genuine diversity and inclusion. These awards are an ideal platform for doing that.

We hope you will take this opportunity to either nominate yourself or a valued colleague for these awards and we look forward to revealing our finalists and winners later in the year.

The awards are open to those working for firms operating in the UK's general industry, those who derive a significant proportion of their income as suppliers to the sector or women who work in an insurance capacity outside the industry, for instance in a risk management team.

Nominees can be involved in roles including but not limited to broking, risk management, underwriting, claims, customer service, marketing, investment, technology, sales, human resources, compliance, middle, front or back office. The nominees must work in the UK, although they can service international clients or work with multi-national insurers or brokers.

There are three corporate categories – Contribution to Gender Inclusion, Contribution to Inclusion and Gender Inclusion Network. If you think your firm, another firm or network in the general insurance space has stand-out achievements, make sure you nominate them. The nomination process is anonymous and confidential, so please do not be shy in putting a firm or network forward.

2025 Nominees

Women in Insurance Awards Testimonials

I am honoured to serve as a judge for the Women in Insurance Awards, which continues to make a difference for women in our industry by elevating the role models we need to see.

The passion and dedication of the organising team have truly made this a staple event in the sector, and I am proud not only to be involved as a judge but also that iCAN gets to work with this fantastic team every year to support and celebrate these outstanding achievements.

Ajay Mistry Co-Founder & Co-Chair iCAN: The Insurance Cultural Awareness Network

Being a judge for the Women in Insurance Awards has been a privilege. This event is instrumental in celebrating female leaders, promoting diversity, and empowering women in the industry. I’m proud to support an initiative that recognizes excellence and inspires the next generation of insurance professionals.

Janthana Kaenprakhamroy CEO Tapoly

Winning the Rising Star Award at the Women in Insurance Awards was both a surreal experience as well as a great encouragement to keep going. Most heartwarming was my colleagues’ support in nominating me, motivating me to keep giving my best and to strive in uplifting others along the way. While the awards have an undoubtable impact on all the individuals recognised, they’re also a great testament to the industry – one that carves out the space to celebrate and recognise the contributions of women. This is an empowering, necessary, and powerful space to create.

Claudia Dent Senior Exposure Analyst Westfield Specialty

I was totally blown away to win Young Insurance Woman of the year (Small-Medium Firms). There are so many inspirational women within the insurance profession making huge moves and questioning the norm, so to be recognised in this way makes me feel extremely lucky and grateful and is a moment I will not forget. These awards highlight the amazing things being done by women and in sharing their stories, it gives other women the confidence to think ‘you know what, I can do it too!’. Also, the love and energy in the room on the night, JUST WOW!

Florence Dennis Lead Client Advisor Partners&

Being a judge at the Women in Insurance Awards is a deeply rewarding experience. It allows me to witness first-hand the positive impact so many trailblazing women have made in their organisations and the industry as a whole. The awards are more than just a celebration of individual achievements; they are a testament to the collective strength and potential of women working in insurance. I am proud to support and recognise these outstanding professionals who are paving the way for future generations.

Charlotte Myers Senior Director, Global Technical Development & Early Careers Markel

How to nominate and enter

There is a two stage nomination and entry process.

First, we invite people to nominate colleagues and clients for an award. You are able to nominate the same person in a maximum of two categories.

Everyone who is nominated is then invited to submit an entry, again restricted to a maximum of two categories if they have been nominated in multiple categories.

For the most popular awards – Role Model, Unsung Hero and Team Leader – we have split the categories by sector so there are separate categories for Insurer, Broker and Service Providers, the latter covering loss adjusters, lawyers, consultants and anyone else who provides a service to the general insurance market.

There are some wonderful initiatives within firms and networks across the market focussed on promoting gender inclusion and diversity and the three corporate categories will give them a chance to win the recognition they deserve.

** NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED **