About The Event

Join the 6th Annual Women in Insurance Tech Conference (WITC 2025) in Boston

Altaworld proudly presents the 6th edition of the Women in Insurance Tech Conference (WITC 2025) — a premier event dedicated to celebrating the leadership, innovation, and impact of women in insurance technology. Hosted in the vibrant city of Boston, this flagship conference brings together female leaders, entrepreneurs, tech innovators, and industry changemakers from across the insurance and insurtech sectors.

Designed for professionals driving the future of digital insurance, WITC 2025 offers a powerful 2-day agenda filled with inspiring keynotes, real-world case studies, interactive workshops, and meaningful networking opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and lead in a space committed to empowering women in insurance and technology.

WITC 2025 runs alongside the Insurance Transformation Conference (November 18 & 19, 2026) - two powerful events, one shared experience offering attendees access to broader innovation-focused discussions.

Key Highlights

Trailblazing Leadership Discussions – Roundtables on shaping the future of insurance technology, building diverse tech teams, and navigating leadership challenges.
Mentorship & Allyship – Fireside chats on empowering women in the digital age.
Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing – Sessions on retention in remote-first teams and harmony in high-growth roles
Inclusion & Identity – Panel on LGBTQ & Women in Insurance leadership journeys
Technology Focus – Talks on GenAI applications in insurance and automation in claims
Skill Development – Workshop on Strategic Storytelling for Influence + panel on Upskilling for the AI-powered workplace

Co-located with

Insurance Transformation Summit

November 18 & 19, 2026

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Why Attend

Knowledge Sharing

Learn from trailblazing women leaders driving change in insurance technology and innovation.
Gain exclusive insights on AI, digital transformation, IoT, and Innovations through the lens of change-makers.
Discover real-world success stories of women overcoming industry challenges and leading digital growth in insurance.

Build Connections

Connect with 250+ influential professionals, including female CIOs, CTOs, founders, and executives shaping the future of InsurTech
Build relationships that promote career advancement, innovation, and inclusive leadership.
Be part of a powerful community celebrating diversity, equity, and female empowerment in insurance.

Showcase Solutions

Explore innovative InsurTech solutions by women entrepreneurs and technology leader.
Discover breakthrough tools in AI, automation, advanced analytics, and digital claims handling that enhance the insurance experience.
Learn how to enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and drive growth.

2025 Speakers

If you wish to participate as a speaker, kindly write an email with your details at rini@altaworld.tech

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Bobbie Shrivastav
Co-Founder & CEO
Solvrays

Jennifer Wilson
Cyber Leader
Newfront

Vinita Jajware-Beatty
President & Board Chair
Toronto Insurance Women's Association (TIWA)

Meredith Barnes-Cook
Senior Principal
Datos Insight

Julianna Muir
Founder & CEO
Vellum Insurance

Dipali Trivedi
Co-Founder/Chief Technology Officer
Everyday Insurance

Katherina Clark
Vice President, Cyber Practice, Northeast
Marsh

Gina Hardy
Chief Executive Officer
North Carolina Joint Underwriting Association

Sarah Moore
Chief Financial Officer
NCJUA

Mireia Rojo Arribas
Vice President Advanced Analytics
MAPFRE Insurnace

Brittany Sakson
AVP, Cyber & Professional Liability Manager
Arch Insurance

Lori Marino
U.S. DIstribution Leader
CFC

Emily Clark
Managing Principal
Capco

Katherine Walas
Chief Operating Officer
Upland Speciality Insurance

Sudha PINITI
Director of Data Platform Management
John Hancock

Ekaternia Curry
Managing Director, Head of Operations, Multifamily LeaseTrack
Millenium Speciality

Kate Terry
President
Kate Terry & Company

Delanea Davis

Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Experience Design International

Valkyrie Holmes

CEO & Co-Founder
Faura

Jamie Larson
Senior IT Project Manager
CLA

Priya Raghunatha

Vice President-Product Management Insurance
LPL Financial

Janet Moylan
Senior Vice President, North America Underwriting Operations
Allied World Insurance

Sarah Terrelonge
Chief Marketing Officer
Clearspeed

Donna Jermer
EVP, Chief Marketing Officer-Insuritas
Hub International

Nithila Jeyakumar
Assistant Vice President
Bekshire Hathway Speciality Insurance

Bhamini Patel
Innovation Strategist / Risk Mitigation Professional,
The Hartford's Innovation & Y-Risk Labs

Marissa Buckley
Co-founder
RevUp

Dawn Z0ppa
Co-Founder and Head of Technology
Ascendex MGU

Kelly Kapla
VP - Product and Underwriting
Munich Re Speciality

Caitlin Alpern
Team Lead Complex & Large Commercial
AXA XL

Jamie Warner
Managing Direrctor, Data Science & Pricing,
Plymouth Rock Assurance

Susan C. Winkler
Executive Director & Vice President
CT IFS, MetroHartford Alliance

Laurel Jordan
Insurance TPA Officer & Solutions Lead
Sutherland

Theresa Luty
VP Sales
INFORCE

Katherine Minami
SVP of Operations, Innovation
NFP

April Willers
Chief Operating Officer
ClaimDeck

Laura Haber
Innovation Brand Director
Nassau Financial Group

Kim Morton
Founder & President
First Division Marketing

Sarah Bogan
Founder & InsurTech Advisor
Maverick Advisory Services

Xu Cheng
Group Head of Data Strategy & Insights
Ascot Group

Rose Hall
Founder & CEO
RH Business Ventures LLC.

Georgette Loizou
Chief Executive Officer
PCIS

Megan Bell
SVP Marketing
Falvey Insurance Group

Kerry Macca
Founder
GTMCollective

Deb Smallwood
CEO & Founder
Selfpowerment

Juliette Peguero
AVP, IT Solutions & Delivery
The Hanover Insurance Group

Kimberly Foss
Head of Strategy & Delivery
Talcott Financial Group

Melissa Sullivan
Managing Director
JP Morgan Private Bank

Melissa Gardner
Head of Fidelity Insurance Agency
Fidelity Investments

Cathy Borgman
Head of Adoption & Platform Growth
Ensight Cloud

Kimberly Duke
CMO & SVP,
LIDP

Hilani Kerr
Head of Wealth & Distribution,
Zinnia

Marni Mayer
VP, Senior Principal Product Owner, Global IT Group
Allied World

Nikki Fisher-Quittmeyer
Chief Revenue Officer
LBEE Health

Lauren Howard
Chief Executive Officer
LBEE Health

Event Schedule

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Day 1 - November 12, 2025
Day 2 - November 13, 2025

8:00 AM

Registration and Networking

Getting Acquainted with the conference environment

9:00 AM

Welcome Note by Altaworld

9:05 AM

Opening remarks by Chairperson

Vinita Jajware-Beatty, President & Board Chair, Toronto Insurance Women's Association

09:10 AM

Leaders' Dialogue: Trailblazing Women - Shaping the Future of Insurance Technology Leadership

Moderator:

Bobbie Srivastav, Co-founder & CEO, Solvrays

Panelists:

Georgette Loizou, Chief Executive Officer, PCIS

Julianna Muir, Founder & CEO, Vellum Insruance

Mireia Rojo Arribas, Vice President Advanced Analytics, MAPFRE Insurance

09:55 AM

Panel Discussion: Mentorship in the Digital Age

Moderator

Kim Morton, Founder & President, First Division Marketing

Panelist

Xu Cheng, Group Head of Data Strategy & Insights, Ascot Group

Megan Bell, SVP Marketing, Falvey Insurance Group

Bhamini Patel, Innovation Strategist / Risk Mitigation Professional, The Hartford

Kerry Macca, Founder, GTMCollective

10:45 AM

Morning Refreshment & Networking

11:30 AM

Executive Conversation: Becoming a Woman CIO - Leading with Strategy, Presence, and Vision in the AI Era

Moderator:

Deb Smallwood, Founder & Creator, Selfpowerment

Panelists:

Juliette Peguero, AVP, IT Solutions & Delivery, The Hanover Insurance Group

Kimberly Foss, Head of IT Strategy & Delivery, Talcott Financial Group

12:10 PM

Asking the Right Questions - Validating Property Data and Finding More Resilient Policies

Valkyrie Holmes, CEO & Co-Founder, Faura

12:40 PM

Panel Discussion: Wellbeing & Retention in Remote-First Teams

Moderator:

Meredith Barnes-Cook, Senior Principal, Insurance Practice, Datos Insights

Panelist:

Kate Terry, President, Kate Terry & Company

Sarah Moore, Chief Financial Officer, NCJUA

April Willers, Chief Operating Officer, ClaimDeck

1:25 PM

Lunch and Networking Break

2:10 PM

Executive Conversation: Authenticity as a leader advantage: How intersectional leaders are changing insurance technology?

Moderator:

Vinita Jajware-Beatty, President & Board Chair, Toronto Insurance Women's Association

Panelists:

Nikki Fisher-Quittmeyer, Chief Revenue Officer, LBEE Health

Lauren Howard, Chief Executive Officer, LBEE Health

2:50 PM

PE Trends Shaping the Insurance Distribution Landscape

Delanea DavisCo-Founder & Managing Partner, Experience Design International

Susan WinklerVice President & Executive Director Connecticut Insurance and Financial Services (CT IFS)

3:20 PM

Workshop: Strategic Storytelling for Influence

Janet Moylan, SVP, Chief Operations Officer, North American Underwriting Group, Allied World

3:50 PM

Afternoon Refreshment & Networking

4:30 PM

GenAI applications in insurance

Jamie Warner, Managing Director, Data Science & Pricing, Plymouth Rock Insurance

5:00 PM

Panel Discussion: Driving Digital Distribution: Strategies for Insurance Growth and Customer Experience

Moderator

Priya Raghunatha,Vice President, Digital Strategy, LPL Financial

Panelist

Melissa Sullivan, Managing Director, JP Morgan Private Bank

Melissa Gardner, Head of Fidelity Insurance Agency, Fidelity Investments

Cathy Borgman, Head of Adoption & Platform Growth, Ensight

Hilani Kerr, Head of Wealth & Distribution, Zinnia

5:50 PM

Closing remarks by Chairperson

5:55 PM

Day 1 – End of the Day Networking

8:30 AM

Registration and Networking

Getting Acquainted with the conference environment

9:10 AM

Welcome Note by Altaworld

9:15 AM EST

Welcome Note by Chairperson

Vinita Jajware-Beatty, President & Board Chair, Toronto Insurance Women's Association

09:25 AM

Panel Discussion: Leadership Expeditions in Insurance Technology: Navigating Challenges

Moderator:

Katherine M. Clark, Vice President, Cyber Client Advisor, Marsh

Panelists:

Dipali Trivedi, Co-Founder & CTO, Everyday Insurance

Kelly Kapla, VP Product & Engineering, Munich Re Speciality Insurance

Caitlin Alpern, Team Lead Complex & Large Commercial, AXA XL

Nithila Jeyakumar, Assistant Vice President, Berkshire Hathaway Speciality Insurance

10:15 AM

Modern Prospecting: Leveraging LinkedIn & AI to Attract and Covnert QUality Clients - How Insuracne & Financial Professionals can use Technology and AI to grow their Business with Intention?

Bruno Nicoletti, Chief Executive Officer, Hummingbird

10:45 AM

Morning Refreshment & Networking

11:25 AM

Case Study: Female-Led Innovation in MGAs

Moderator:

Marissa Buckley, Founder, RevUp

Panelists:

Dawn Zappa, Co-Founder and Head of Technology, Ascendex MGU

11:55 AM

Panel discussion: Upskilling for the AI-Powered Workplace

Moderator:

Sarah Bogan, Founder, Maverick Advisory Services

Panelists:

Jennifer Wilson, Cyber Practice Leader, Newfront

Sudha Pininti, Director of Data Platform Management, John Hancock

Laura Haber, Innovation Brand Director, Nassau Financial Group

Emily Clark, Managing Principal, Capco

Katherine Minami, SVP of Operations, Innovation, NFP

12:45 PM

Panel discussion: Automation in Claims - Enhancing Efficiency and Customer Experience

Moderator:

Laurel Jordan, TPA Officer & Insurance Lead, Sutherland

Panelists:

Marni Mayer, VP, Senior Principal Product Owner, Global IT Group, Allied World

Kimberly Duke, CMO & SVP, LIDP

Johanna Dunlap, Vice President Life & Annuity Claims, National Life Group

1:30 PM

Closing remarks by Chairperson

1:35 PM

Lunch & Networking Break

2:00 PM

End of WITC —------>> Move to Insurance Transformation Summit

6:15 PM

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Event Venue

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Double Tree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge

Overlooking the Charles River, venue features a seasonal rooftop restaurant and live music at in-house jazz club. This is located near Harvard Business School, Boston University, and MIT. Enjoy our free shuttle to Harvard Square, New England Aquarium, and Back Bay Boston. Venue offers 10,000 sq. ft. of versatile event space with flexible layouts and catering.