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Become a Sponsor As Women In Insurance (Victoria) is a not for profit organisation, we welcome sponsorship. While we collect an annual fee from our Single and Corporate Members, we ensure that this fee remains small to ensure everyone in the industry has the opportunity to get involved. We have two categories of sponsorship (see below), each of which has several options to choose from. While we have structured sponsorship opportunities, we are happy to discuss other options which may better suit your organisation. If you would like to talk to us about sponsoring WII (Vic), please complete the Sponsorship Enquiry Form below and we will contact you shortly. JUMP TO: Sponsorship Enquiry Form Sponsorship Options Annual Sponsorship Two tiers: Gold or Silver Some benefits include: Your logo on the Sponsorship page of our website; Your logo on our event flyers, email communications and LinkedIn posts; A link to your organisation's website or LinkedIn page on our website; Free tickets to our Signature Events of your choosing (number of tickets dependant on tier chosen). For a full list of sponsorship options and benefits, please complete the Sponsorship Enquiry Form below. Event Sponsorship Various options, including Events Costs, Door Prizes and Space Donation. Some benefits include: Your logo on our event flyer and email communications; A mention on our LinkedIn posts relating to the chosen event; Free tickets to the chosen event (Events Costs option only); Special mention at the event during prize draw (Door Prize option only). For a full list of sponsorship options and benefits, please complete the Sponsorship Enquiry Form below. Sponsorship Enquiry Form First Name Last Name Company Email Phone Interested in * Required Annual Sponsorship Event Sponsorship Other Any thing you would like to add? Submit Thank you! We will respond to you shortly.

Update Corporate Membership If your organisation holds an active Corporate Member of WII (Vic) and you wish to add or remove Corporate Members, please complete the below form.. Your details* *Please note that you will be recorded as the contact person for the Company's Corporate Membership and will be contacted with any queries to do with its membership. First Name Last Name Company Email Add Corporate Members 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Remove Corporate Members Terms & Conditions* I agree to the Terms & Conditons of WII (Vic)'s Corporate Membership. View Terms & Conditions. Submit Thank you! We will review your submission and contact you shortly.

Privacy Policy Women In Insurance (Victoria) is committed to providing quality services to you and this policy outlines our ongoing obligations to you in respect of how we manage your Personal Information. We have adopted the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs ) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act ). The APPs govern the way in which we collect, use, disclose, store, secure and dispose of your Personal Information. A copy of the Australian Privacy Principles may be obtained from the website of The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at https://www.oaic.gov.au/ . What is Personal Information and why do we collect it? Personal Information is information or an opinion that identifies an individual. Examples of Personal Information we collect includes names, organisations, email addresses, phone numbers, and photographs taken at our events. This Personal Information is obtained in several ways including correspondence by telephone and email, via our website (www.wii.org.au ), from media and publications, from other publicly available sources, from cookies and from third parties. We do not guarantee website links or policy of authorised third parties. We collect your Personal Information for the primary purpose of providing our services to you, providing information to our clients and marketing. We may also use your Personal Information for secondary purposes closely related to the primary purpose, in circumstances where you would reasonably expect such use or disclosure. You may unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time by cancelling your Mailing List subscription in your profile on our website or by contacting us by email. When we collect Personal Information, we will, where appropriate and where possible, explain to you why we are collecting the information and how we plan to use it. Sensitive Information Sensitive information is defined in the Privacy Act to include information or opinion about such things as an individual's racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, membership of a political association, religious or philosophical beliefs, membership of a trade union or other professional body, criminal record or health information. Sensitive information will be used by us only: For the primary purpose for which it was obtained; For a secondary purpose that is directly related to the primary purpose; With your consent; or where required or authorised by law. Third Parties Where reasonable and practicable to do so, we will collect your Personal Information only from you. However, in some circumstances we may be provided with information by third parties. In such a case we will take reasonable steps to ensure that you are made aware of the information provided to us by the third party. Disclosure of Personal Information Your Personal Information may be disclosed in several circumstances, including to third parties, for the following purposes: Providing our services to you; Providing information to our sponsors (your name, organisation and event photos only); Marketing; Where you consent to the use or disclosure; and/or Where required or authorised by law. Security of Personal Information Your Personal Information is stored in a manner that reasonably protects it from misuse and loss and from unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. When your Personal Information is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was obtained, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or permanently de-identify your Personal Information. However, most of the Personal Information is or will be stored in client files which will be kept by us for a minimum of 7 years. Access to your Personal Information You may access the Personal Information we hold about you and to update and/or correct it, subject to certain exceptions. If you wish to access your Personal Information, please contact us by email. Women In Insurance (Victoria) will not charge any fee for your access request but may charge an administrative fee for providing a copy of your Personal Information. In order to protect your Personal Information, we may require identification from you before releasing the requested information. Maintaining the Quality of your Personal Information It is an important to us that your Personal Information is up to date. We will take reasonable steps to make sure that your Personal Information is accurate, complete and up to date. If you find that the information we have is not up to date or is inaccurate, please advise us as soon as practicable so we can update our records and ensure we can continue to provide quality services to you. Policy Updates This Policy may change from time to time and is available on our website. Privacy Policy Complaints and Enquiries If you have any queries or complaints about our Privacy Policy, please contact us by email at admin@wii.org.au .

Meet our Committee Members COMMITTEE COMMITTEE: Text BETH RUSSELL President Beth is an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury (NSW) and Partner in the Liability Insurance team at Moray & Agnew, after moving to Victoria from NSW in 2019. She is also the Chair of the LIV Public Liability and Medical Negligence Committee. Outside of work, Beth likes to spend time with a good book, a glass of champagne and her 2 mini-sausage dogs. SHAUNTELLE LIM Vice President Shauntelle is a Special Counsel in the Public Liability and Professional Indemnity team at DWF Law, acting predominantly for insurers and self- insureds, in relation to a large range of insurance products, claims and disputes. Shauntelle spends her spare time being outdoors with her two daughters and enjoys travelling and trying out new restaurants. NIEVA CONNELL Secretary Nieva is a Partner of Mills Oakley, specialising in liability insurance. Nieva spends her spare time travelling and catching up with friends over a glass of champagne. VICTORIA PAPPAS Treasurer Victoria is a Senior Associate at Kennedys. Her practice includes life and disability claims, professional indemnity, public and product liability, and regulatory disputes. Victoria is an avid dancer and alongside dance classes & training, she spends her spare time going to the theatre, travelling, and hanging out with her partner and cat. LYRA ANG Membership Officer Lyra is a Senior Associate in the Insurance and Health team at Barry Nilsson. She specialises in professional indemnity insurance claims and coverage advice. On the flip side, Lyra enjoys spending time and going on adventures with her family. ALICIA TAYLOR Events Officer Alicia is a Special Counsel in the Special Issues team at Colin Biggers & Paisley, handling sensitive and litigious matters, particularly in the religious and not for profit space. On the flip side, Alicia is studying visual art and experimenting with slow cooker recipes for minimum dishwashing potential. ANTHEA STAVRIS Social Media Officer Anthea is an Associate in the General Liability team at Wotton Kearney. She works with a variety of corporate and insurer clients in defending public liability claims, including personal injury and product liability. In her spare time, Anthea enjoys travelling and exploring new restaurants with friends. General Committee ELIF BARDAN Elif is a Senior Associate in the General Liability team at Lander & Rogers. She acts for both insurers and self-insured clients in defence of casualty claims. In her spare time, Elif enjoys spending time with her family and friends, travelling and cooking. COMMITTEE: Meet the Team TAYLER BOURKE General Committee Tayler currently heads QBE's national Construction Claims team, with a background in legal practice and a passion for innovation in claims management. Outside of work, Tayler enjoys staying active and exploring Melbourne's vibrant foodie scene with a glass of champagne. YASMINE HAMIDI General Committee Yasmine is an Account Manager at Proclaim managing liability portfolios for the Lloyds of London syndicates, international Insurers and Australian Coverholders in relation to personal injury claims across various Australian jurisdictions. Outside the inbox, I’m all about travel, food, reading and staying active around Melbourne. SOPHIE HENDERSON General Committee Sophie is Managing Director of JS Held’s Forensic Accounting practice in Australia. She assesses economic loss for insurers and lawyers across a wide range of industries, with a specialisation in complex business interruption claims across mining, energy and manufacturing. Outside of work, she enjoys travel and sharing wine with friends. MARIANNA KIRCHMANN General Committee Marianna is a Senior Associate in the General Insurance team at Hall & Wilcox, acting for insurer and government clients in litigated matters across a wide variety of industries. In her spare time, Marianna enjoys travelling, reading and hosting needlessly extravagant dinner parties CLAIRE LACEY General Committee Claire is an Associate in the Insurance and Health team at Barry Nilsson, acting for insurers across a wide portfolio of motor, property, liability and indemnity claims. In her spare time, Claire enjoys spending time with her partner and two pugs and having brunch with friends. EMMA RICHARDSON General Committee Emma is an insurance veteran with nearly 15 years in the management of claims across a range of insurance classes for both Underwriters and Brokers. Currently, Emma in her role as Senior Claims Specialist at Allianz Commercial focuses on the management of Property, Energy and Construction claims within the Specialty and Major Accounts team. In her spare time, Emma enjoys getting out in the garden, spending time at the beach with her loopy dog, Fanny the Fly Catcher and traveling to see family in New Zealand and Sweden.

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Educational and networking events EVENTS EVENTS: Image EVENTS: Events Multiple Upcoming Events Sold Out 2026 International Women's Day Thu, 12 Mar Rainforest Room, Sea Life Aquarium More info Details Causation, Capacity and Control Tue, 17 Mar Mills Oakley More info Buy Tickets EVENTS: Text EVENTS: Event Past Events Ethics in Practice Thu, 12 Feb Melbourne More info Details 2025 Christmas Party Thu, 27 Nov Riverland More info Details Behind the Claim - Stories from the Front Line of Casualty Claims Thu, 13 Nov QBE Insurance More info Details Adjusting the Lens - Claims Through Collaboration Thu, 02 Oct Mills Oakley More info Details Lunch on Collins with Dr Jessica Clark Fri, 29 Aug Location will be provided to guests More info Details 2025 Annual General Meeting and General Election Mon, 04 Aug Microsoft Teams (link will be circulated) More info Details Beyond the Policy and A Christmas Coalition in July Thu, 10 July Mills Oakley, Saint & Rogue and online More info Details 2025 Trivia Night! Thu, 05 June The Essoign Club More info Details Introduction to AI for Insurance Lawyers Thu, 27 Mar Mills Oakley and online More info Details 2025 International Women's Day Thu, 06 Mar Hellenic Museum More info Details Ethics In Practice Thu, 06 Feb Online and at CBP Lawyers More info Details 2024 Christmas Party Thu, 28 Nov Riverland Bar More info Details Lunch on Collins with Dr Danielle Ko Thu, 19 Sept Location TBA More info Details Spinal Injuries Tue, 27 Aug Microsoft Teams More info Details 2024 Trivia Night Thu, 25 July The Essoign Club More info Details Notice of Annual General Meeting Thu, 11 July Microsoft Teams More info Details Expert Evidence Update Thu, 13 June Online (Microsoft Teams) More info Details The Workplace Bill Tue, 07 May Webinar More info Details Load More EVENTS: Event

Excellence Award The Women In Insurance Excellence Award represents an opportunity for women to be recognised by their peers as being the best at what they do. It is also an opportunity for the winner to inspire the next generation of women in insurance and the insurance community at large. Sadly, in May 2024, Olivia Warwick, who was a committee member of Women of Insurance (Victoria) for many years, passed away after a short battle with cancer. Olivia was an avid supporter of our organisation and inspired many people in the industry to achieve their goals. In recognition of Olivia's long-standing service on the Women In Insurance (Vic) Committee and her many career achievements, the Committee dedicates this award to Olivia, with it now being called "The Olivia Warwick Excellence Award". Vale Olivia. You are missed! NOMINATIONS FOR 2025 HAVE NOW CLOSED See also: Past Winners Congratulations to Sophie Henderson for winning The 2025 Olivia Warwick Excellence Award! Donate to a worthy cause Women In Insurance (Victoria) encourages everyone to donate to the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Institute, or another reputable cancer research organisation of your choice. Together we can make a difference! To donate to the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Institute, click the below button. Donate

Single Membership Single Membership holders are entitled to our exclusive benefits, including: Free admission to our seminar series Free admission to our annual Trivia Night and AGM Discount attendance at our premier events Access to our Members Area on our website, which houses recordings of past seminars If you would like to join us, please select the Single Membership plan below. If you are wanting to apply for our Corporate Membership plan, please click here . Membership is open to everyone and is not confined to those in the insurance industry. Single Membership $60 $ 60 Valid for one year Select Free admission to our seminar series Free admission to our annual Trivia Night and AGM Discount attendance at our premier events Access to recordings of our past seminars Receive emails about upcoming seminars and networking events

Photos of past events GALLERY GALLERY: Image Photos from our past events 2025 Trivia Night 5 June 2025 International Women's Day 6 March 2025 Christmas Party 28 November 2024 Lunch on Collins 19 September 2024 Trivia Night 25 July 2024 International Women's Day 7 March 2024 Christmas Party 30 November 2023 2023 Inspiring Women 26 October 2023 Lunch on Collins 28 September 2023 International Women's Day 8 March 2023 Christmas Party 14 December 2022 International Women's Day 5 March 2020 Christmas Party 11 December 2019 Grossi Florentino 19 November 2019

Thu, 19 Sept | Location TBA Lunch on Collins with Dr Danielle Ko and announcement of the winner of The 2024 Olivia Warwick Excellence Award! Tickets go on sale 30 August at 10am See other events Time & Location 19 Sept 2024, 12:00 pm Location TBA, Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia About the event Join us on 19 September at 12pm for our signature networking luncheon, with special guest speaker Dr Danielle Ko of Austin Health. Registration opens 30 August 2024 at 10am . TICKETS Tickets are $100 for members (holders of a current Single or Corporate Membership) and $135 for non-members. There is a cap of 5 tickets per person/Corporate Member. If this cap is exceeded, tickets will be cancelled and a refund processed which will be subject to a 5% cancellation fee to cover transaction costs. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Dr Danielle Ko is a Melbourne-born medical professional who began her career as a professional indemnity lawyer before transitioning to medicine. After qualifying as a GP, she completed fellowships in palliative care and medical ethics at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General. Since 2018, Dr Ko has been a palliative care specialist and clinical ethicist at Austin Health. Now the Divisional Medical Director of Cancer Services, she oversees oncology, hematology, clinical trials, and the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre. Dr Ko is passionate about transforming cancer care by embedding evidence-based wellness programs from the start of the journey. She actively seeks fresh perspectives from beyond healthcare to drive innovative solutions in cancer care, research, and wellness and well-being programs, all with the goal of delivering truly patient-centered, holistic care. On a personal note, after years of relentless lobbying by her two children, Dr Ko finally caved and got a dog. Now, she's the proud parent of Bernie—a furball who’s always keen for a family hug, and a walk along the Merri Creek. EXCELLENCE AWARD The winner of The 2024 Olivia Warwick Excellence Award will be announced during this event. Nominations close on 30 August 2024 at 5pm. Please go to The 2024 Olivia Warwick Excellence Award to find out more. We look forward to seeing you here! Read More > Tickets Ticket type Lunch on Collins Price From $100.00 to $135.00 Goes on sale 30 Aug, 10:00 am Goes on sale: 30 Aug, 10:00 am Member (Single or Corporate) $100.00 Non-Member $135.00 Total $0.00 Checkout Share this event Event Info: Events