Women in Insurance Summit
The premier event designed to empower and connect women of all backgrounds in the insurance industry through inspiration, professional development, and meaningful conversations.
October 14, 2026
C.V. Rich Mansion | White Plains, NY
SNY Chair of the Board Sponsor
SNY Diamond Sponsor
Applied Systems
ePayPolicy
IPFS
Liberty Mutual Insurance
NYCM Insurance
Preferred Mutual
SNY Platinum Sponsor
Keynote Sponsor
Table Sponsor
Lanyard Sponsor
MIMOSA & JUICE BAR
Summit Send-Off Bag Sponsor
Notebook Sponsor
Main Stage Session Sponsor
AFTERNOON SWEET TREAT
All-Day Coffee Sponsor
Roundtable Room Sponsor
Brooke Liu
Brooke Liu is a Senior Vice President at MarshBerry with more than a decade of experience in consulting, executive coaching, and leadership development. She works with insurance and financial services leaders to align strategy, talent, and execution, with a focus on sustainable growth, succession planning, and high-performing teams. Brooke has been recognized as a Business Insurance “Young Gun” and a 2025 Insurance Business America Rising Star.
Kristy Mandour
Kristy Mandour is an Executive Presence and Leadership Voice Advisor and founder of Sow to Speak, with more than 15 years of experience helping leaders strengthen their communication, confidence, and executive presence. Blending communication strategy, performance training, and emotional intelligence, she works with executives and organizations to help leaders navigate high-impact moments with greater clarity and influence. Kristy is also a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and host of The Sow to Speak Podcast.
Regular 7/14 – 10/14
Member: $249 | Non-Member: $275
Sonesta White Plains
66 Hale Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 682-0050
Room Rate
$239/night
Parking Rate
$17/night self-park
*(special discounted rate)
Rate is available for the nights of October 13-14. If calling to reserve room, please request the Big I NY Room Block rate.
Deadline to reserve at the special rate is before 5:00 PM Tuesday, September 29.
QUESTIONS?
A Summit for Every Stage of Your Journey
Join us in beautiful Westchester for the Big I NY Women’s Summit–an energizing, interactive day designed to help you make the most of where you are right now–and take your next step forward.
Through insightful presenters, and curated roundtables with small-group conversations, you’ll connect with women who understand what you’re navigating–and who will offer real perspective, ideas, and support. When you bring the right people together, the possibilities are endless. You’ll get that here, and the tools to build your own personal cabinet when you get home.
You’ll leave with a stronger sense of what forward means for you, and the confidence to go after it.
Wherever you are in your journey–starting out, stepping up, questioning what’s next, or planning your legacy–this Summit is designed for you.
Last year sold out quickly—and this year will too!
SCHEDULE.
9:30 AM
Registration & Welcome
Including coffee, continental breakfast, and a mimosa/juice bar (all complimentary).
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Kickoff: The Eras
10:30 – 11:15 AM
Mainstage Session
Building Your Personal Cabinet: Creating a Trusted Circle of Advisors for Growth, Decisions, and Career Success
Presented by Brooke Liu, Senior Vice President at MarshBerry
No one succeeds alone. The most effective leaders intentionally build a trusted network of advisors, advocates, challengers, and experts who help them navigate opportunities, make better decisions, and accelerate growth. In this interactive session, you’ll learn a simple framework for building your own personal “Cabinet” and ensuring it evolves as your career and leadership responsibilities change.
11:15 – 11:30 AM
Quick Break
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Signature Session
Beyond the Busy Culture: Reclaiming Time for What Matters
Presented by Kristy Mandour, Founder of Sow to Speak & Executive Presence and Leadership Voice Advisor
Beyond the Busy Culture isn’t just about how we lead at work. It’s about how we lead ourselves. Whether a woman manages a team, aspires to formal leadership, or has no interest in a leadership title, she is still navigating expectations, competing priorities, boundaries, and the pressure to do more. This talk gives every woman, no matter where they are in their career, practical tools to make more intentional choices about where her time, energy, and voice go, both professionally and personally.
12:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 – 3:00 PM
Roundtables!
Conversation, connections, and shared wisdom on topics that matter to you
Ever wish you could hear how women in a similar boat are staying afloat, how they get to the next level or solve similar problems. This is your chance! You’ll have time to visit two small group roundtables for candid conversations. Leave with tips from peers who really do understand.
3:00 – 3:15 PM
Sweet Treat Break
3:00 – 3:30 PM
Moment at the Summit