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Past Awards Winners 2013: Karen McKenzie, Catholic Church Insurance 2014: Emily Dewberry, Newline Australia Insurance 2015: Lisa Ridd, MinterEllison Lawyers 2016: Dhiba Daniel, Jardine Lloyd Thompson 2017: Glenda McMillan, City of Casey 2018: Andrea Bedggood, Marsh Pty Ltd 2019: Renee Cassidy, Whitbread Insurance Brokers 2024: Tainui McGregor, Arch Insurance 2025: Sophie Henderson, Sedgwick 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

A not for profit organisation which was formed for professionals with an interest in the insurance industry ABOUT US ABOUT US: About Us WOMEN IN INSURANCE VICTORIAN CHAPTER Women In Insurance (Victoria) is a not for profit organisation which was formed to provide a forum for professionals with an interest in the insurance industry, to enhance the position of women in the insurance industry, facilitate networking opportunities, develop members personal and professional goals and to promote, develop and debate insurance issues. Membership is open to both females and males. Current members include brokers, adjusters, insurers, reinsurers, academics, regulators and lawyers. ABOUT US: Text THE BENEFITS OF JOINING WOMEN IN INSURANCE INCLUDE: Free admission to our “Lunch N Learn” program Free admission to our annual Trivia Night and AGM (including complimentary food and drinks) Discount attendance at our premier events, including our Christmas Party, luncheons and High Tea Access to the Members Area on our website, including past seminar papers and recordings (where available) ABOUT US: Text

SPONSORSHIP 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. If you would like to know more about sponsoring WII (Vic), please head over to our Become a Sponsor page, or use the quick links below. QUICK LINKS: Sponsorship Options Sponsorship Enquiry Form

Refund Policy Memberships Single and Corporate Membership fees are non-refundable, unless such fee has been charged in error by Women In Insurance (Victoria) (WII (Vic) ). In the event such error occurs, WII (Vic) will take steps to rectify the issue as soon as practicable at no expense to you. Single Memberships are non-transferrable to other persons. Changes can be made to members named on an organisation’s Corporate Membership, in accordance with the terms set out on our Corporate Membership page. Events WII (Vic) reserves the right to cancel or postpone any event. In the event that WII (Vic) cancels an event for any reason, the ticket price paid (if any) will be refunded in full. However, WII (Vic) bears no responsibility for any other costs incurred (such as flights, accommodation, travel expenses or loss of income). If you notify WII (Vic) that you wish to cancel your ticket(s) for an event at least 7 calendar days in advance of the commencement date, the ticket price will be refunded in full, less a 5% cancellation fee to cover the transaction costs. Cancellations notified less than 7 calendar days prior to the event will receive a refund, less 10% of the ticket price. Cancellation notified 24 hours or less prior to the event will not receive a refund. Should you be unable to attend an event for which you have registered, a substitute attendee is welcome to attend in your place, provided WII (Vic) has been notified in writing and in advance of the event. If the substitute attendee is not a member of WII (Vic) and does not qualify for a subsidy, the full the ticket price will apply, and extra payment will be due and payable before the event date. All registered attendees for any WII (Vic) event must have paid their event registration fees in full prior to attending an event or risk non-admission at the event. Refunds will not be provided to registered attendees who do not cancel or do not attend an event. Refund Policy Complaints and Enquiries If you have any complaints or enquiries about our Refund Policy, please contact us by email at admin@wii.org.au .

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP: Welcome Corporate Membership Women In Insurance (Vic) offers Corporate Membership for up to 50 people from the same organisation, including Lists of barristers, at a cost of $750 per year. You can add and remove members throughout the course of the year by completing the Update Corporate Membership form (see below) or by emailing us. Corporate 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 have any queries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Membership Officer by email to membership@wii.org.au . JUMP TO: Apply or renew your Corporate Membership Update your Corporate Membership Terms and Conditions Apply or renew Corporate Membership To apply for or renew your Corporate Membership, please download our Corporate Membership Application form (Excel document), complete the relevant fields and then proceed to the next step by selecting the "Apply or Renew" button below. After adding your details and uploading the completed application form on the next page, you will be able to make payment of the Corporate Membership fee using our secure payment gateway. Once paid, you will receive a receipt by email. If you have any issues with making payment via our website, please contact the Membership Officer by email to membership@wii.org.au . Once your application has been approved by the Women In Insurance (Vic) Committee, your members' details will be added to our database and each member will receive an email inviting them to complete sign up to our Members Area, as well as emails about our upcoming seminars and events. We will also send you a confirmation email once everything has been processed. Download Application Form Apply or Renew Apply or Renew Update Corporate Membership If your organisation currently has an active Corporate Membership, you are able to add and remove members from your membership throughout the year at no extra cost. To do so, please click the "Update" button below and complete the form. Once received, we will update your new or removed members' details in our database. Any new members will receive an email inviting them to complete sign up to our Members Area, as well as emails about our upcoming seminars and events. We will also send you a confirmation email once everything has been processed. Update Terms & Conditions When you apply to become a Corporate Member Organisation and nominate up to 50 persons from your organisation to be Corporate Members of the Association, you acknowledge that you understand the following: That the application to become a Corporate Member Organisation will be reviewed by the Women in Insurance (Vic) Committe e. That the offer of membership to a Corporate Member Organisation will be at the sole discretion of the Committee and any decision made is final and absolute. Any membership will run for a period of one year. That a maximum of 50 persons from the Corporate Member Organisation (nominated persons) may (at the sole discretion of the Committee) be accepted for Corporate Membership as a benefit of the Corporate Member Organisation membership. All nominated persons are either employed by, an officer of, or a member of the Corporate Member Organisation. If any of the nominated persons are accepted for corporate membership and subsequently leave the Corporate Member Organisation in the membership year, they will remain Corporate Members of the Association. The Corporate Member Organisation membership is not a sponsorship and does not entitle the entity to any benefits of sponsorship. No voting rights vest in a Corporate Member Organisation member. Having opted to sign up for a Corporate Membership with Women In Insurance (Victoria), the Corporate Member Organisation confirms: It, and its Corporate Members, will abide by the Constitution of Women In Insurance (Vic); It has read and agrees to our Privacy Policy ; and It has read and agrees to our Refund Policy . Women In Insurance (ABN 54 494 488 786) is a non profit organisation and is not required to register for GST. We are therefore not required to provide a tax invoice and GST is not included in the subscription or renewal prices. CM Terms & Conditons

Our Sponsors Women In Insurance (Victoria) thanks its sponsors for their generosity, which allows us to continue providing networking events and seminars to our wonderful members and friends! Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Interested in becoming a sponsor of Women In Insurance (Victoria)? Head over to our "Become a Sponsor " page for more info.

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.

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.

​Membership is open to males and females and is not confined to those in the insurance industry JOIN US Membership with Women In Insurance (Victoria) is open to everyone and is not confined to those in the insurance industry. We offer several paid membership plans, including Single and Corporate Memberships, which come with exclusive benefits such as free admission to our seminar series and annual Trivia Night events. If you do not wish to sign up for a paid membership at this time, please feel free to join our Mailing List to ensure you receive emails about our upcoming seminars and networking events. Please note that by signing up to our Mailing List, you will not be entitled to the membership discount for our events. For more information on our plan options, please see below or navigate to the Mailing List , Single Membership or Corporate Membership pages. MEMBERSHIP: Image For Individuals 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 Mailing List $ 0 0$ Free Plan Select Receive emails about upcoming seminars and networking events Does not include member discounts for our events Corporate Membership Women In Insurance (Vic) offers Corporate Membership for up to 50 people from the same organisation, including Lists of barristers, at a cost of $750 per year. If you would like to know more about this membership option, please visit our Corporate Membership page.

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