Insurance professionals have plenty to look forward to in the coming months with a series of events designed to keep industry leaders connected and informed. These gatherings offer chances to learn about new trends, celebrate achievements, and build valuable relationships.
One of the highlights scheduled for November 13, 2025, is the Insurance Business Canada Awards. This event will take place at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex in Toronto. For ten years, it has been a major occasion recognizing the top brokers, insurers, and risk managers across Canada. Nominations ran from early May to late July, and winners were announced in September, with the awards ceremony and profiles of the winners set to take center stage in November.
Meanwhile, women in the insurance industry have several focused summits to attend. The Women in Insurance Summit will return to New York City on October 27. This one-day event at 583 Park Avenue brings inspiring speakers and practical sessions aimed at empowering women and their allies. Just a few days later, on October 30, the summit series continues in Los Angeles at Universal City, where the focus will be on leadership development, career growth, and closing the gender gap within the insurance sector.
Looking back, the IBFutureFest that took place on July 10 and 11 at Santa Monica Pier gained praise for mixing serious insurance topics with fun activities. More than 100 speakers talked about innovation, diversity, technology like AI, and leadership. Attendees enjoyed workshops, social events, and networking in a relaxed festival setting. The event offered a fresh take on what insurance conferences can be.
Specialists can also plan ahead for events tailored to their fields. The Insurance Business Australia Awards happened on May 2 in Sydney, showcasing the nation’s top talent. Shortly after, the Claims Leaders Summit was held on May 14 at The Fullerton Hotel in Sydney, drawing claims experts to explore new strategies and technologies.
Several Women in Insurance summits took place earlier this year, including gatherings in New Zealand, Atlanta, Chicago, and Canada. These events all aimed to promote leadership and give women in the industry tools to overcome challenges and succeed.
Beyond these, there are many important insurance events around the world. The LIMRA Annual Conference in the U.S. focuses on life insurance and benefits. The ACLI Annual Conference gathers senior executives to discuss business and policy. Insurtech Insights USA sees thousands of innovators come together to discuss the digital side of insurance. Other notable events include conventions by the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, the Emirates Insurance Forum, and the Insurance Association of Türkiye.
Whether you are interested in awards, leadership development, innovation, or regional industry trends, there’s an event ready to offer new ideas and connections. Keeping up with these gatherings is a great way for insurance professionals to stay ahead and grow personally and professionally. If you missed this year’s IBFutureFest, it’s not too late to sign up for next year and make sure you don’t miss out on the action.
These events highlight the insurance industry’s ongoing efforts to support growth, diversity, and fresh thinking across the globe. Mark your calendar and get ready to connect with peers and experts in the months ahead.