Hilton St Anne’s Manor, Bracknell
26th & 27th June 2008 Agenda – 26th & 27th June 2008 Attendees
Thanks again to our speakers, members and guests for attending, participating and making our meeting last week such a success. The feedback forms were hugely positive and a great help in ensuring we are doing the right things to keep you all happy.
We look forward to seeing at our next meeting in October at The Down Hall Hotel.
Best regards,
Helen Crofts
Chair
A few of the aspects of the meeting members and guests enjoyed most…
Variety of companies & role participant – J. Race, Cardif Pinnacle
Good range of excellent presentations on a variety of relevant topics. Good networking opportunity. All speakers excellent. – K. Byrne, Cardif Pinnacle
The session on culture delivered by Angela Peacock – S. O’Doherty, Perfect Health
Presentations and networking, especially Julie Stokes, Angie Peacock & Rosanne Bachman. – N. Siba, International Longevity Centre, U.K.
Diversity of attendees. Mixture of speakers – developmental industry versus, technical. Relaxed atmosphere – S. Foulkes, Taylor Wessing
Networking – meeting other women working in similar/related industries – S. Williams, Lucida
Meeting wide range of women from different areas of insurance. Culture sessions and Zen underwriting presentation – interesting and thought provoking – N. Atkinson, Cardif Pinnacle
Meeting participants. The cultural exercise – nice to participate in something rather than just listen. – S. Ewels, Metlife
Informality and professionalism. The engagement with the audience by Julie Stokes, Angela Peacock & Rosanne Bachman. – D. Rynda, Stellar Consulting
Everything! Networking/speaking to people great. All speakers really interesting and useful. Good level of information, big picture & debate. – L. Sayers, Norwich Union
Great speakers on a good range of topics. Super networking opportunity – J. Hindle, Joanne Hindle Associates
The “Zen” presentation. Excellent presenter and discussion. Networking – H. Christopher, QBE
Discussing the topics more widely – good level of engaging from audience. Rosanne’s presentation very interesting. – S. Dullaway, FSA
A brain-stimulating mix of topics. Once again, the highly participative nature of the group was a pleasure. Loads of sharing of ideas. No ego’s being aired! – C. Toomey, Kiln
Angie Peacock’s interactive session. Networking as usual. 8:30 start – C. Brewer, RPC
Networking. 8:30 am start was fine. Winston’s Wish – S. Hannington, Norwich Union
I really enjoyed the culture talk and the dinner. Excellent discussions – J. Alder, Milliman
Angela’s presentation. Very interactive both interactive with us and then having us interact with each other. – R. Bachman, Pinwheel
Networking expect useful. Hearing other people’s issues on topics in reasonably small group. Group participation round tables. H. Armstrong, Aegon
Culture session – Good topic, very well delivered and excellent interaction. Level of debate generally very good and one of the key points for attending – S Hall, Aegon
Presentations – M. Madden, Kiln
Networking intellectually at professional and social levels with intelligent, fun and like minded women! – M. Worthy, Worthy Communications
Other comments…
Brilliant forum: good balance of presentations, well organised, good venue. Would like to be invited in the future – J. Race, Cardif Pinnacle
Do like longer breaks to network – N. Siba, International Longevity Centre, U.K.
An enjoyable & informative experience – opportunity as ‘isolated’ lawyer to gain a brief insight into ideas and concerns of the day to day running of the industry. – S. Foulkes, Taylor Wessing
Excellent environment. Immediate rapport and high levels of trust. So pleased the two women presenters did their presentations without male colleague. Both excellent on their own. – D. Rynda, Stellar Consulting
Great! Best Yet! – L. Sayers, Norwich Union
Excellent event. Thank you – J. Hindle, Joanne Hindle Associates
The best yet, in my opinion. Something for everyone – C. Toomey, Kiln
Very well run meeting. Lovely Group. Really enjoyed being with you. – R. Bachman, Pinwheel
Excellent. Best Yet – M. Madden, Kiln
View the presentations from this meeting in the Members Area.
Photos from 26th & 27th June 2008
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