Welcome to the April issue of the Amplify Women^TM Newsletter!

This newsletter contains many highlights from the 2023 CICA conference held in early March in Palm Springs, California, plus my own experience as a first-year attendee of the CICA conference.

Attending the CICA conference for the first time was the perfect reminder of why I joined this industry and reinforced my enjoyment in building my career in captives.

Between the intriguing sessions and the well-coordinated events, I was able to network with colleagues I already have the pleasure of knowing and meet new people in the industry that I look forward to working with in the future.

The After Hours event hosted by NEXTGen & Amplify Women was the highlight of my first CICA experience. This event exemplified why this industry is thriving, because of all of you who not only excel at what you do professionally, but are also able to come together to connect and have fun on a personal level (which we all so desperately needed after struggling through the COVID 19 pandemic). Throughout my career within the captive insurance industry I have attended many conferences, and each event helps me build my network a little bit more, the CICA conference really left me feeling like a part of the captive insurance family.

One major discussion topic at the conference was how the industry will continue to draw new talent into the insurance industry. Events like CICA can show those entering the workforce that the captive industry is more than just a job, it’s a dynamic work-life experience. We are all working to solve emerging risk management challenges by working together and elevating each other professionally and personally. CICA’s Student Essay Contest sponsored by Hylant Global Captive Solutions gave me the opportunity to work side-by-side with one of the finalist teams, and being involved in that event was exciting. When college students and other young professionals are able to attend these conferences and take advantage of opportunities like the CICA Student Essay Content, we can truly demonstrate the depth and breadth of captive careers and encourage them to join this exciting industry.

Throughout my years in the captive industry, my mentors have constantly told me to reach out if I need anything or have any questions. I wish I had taken them up on this offer more often. When someone in this industry says that, they mean it, and we are lucky to have so many extremely knowledgeable individuals in the industry who are willing to help the next generation develop their careers. So, when someone reaches out and offers their knowledge, take them up on it – begin early, and be proactive about building and utilizing your network!

If you are interested in becoming a part of CICA’s NEXTGen & Amplify Women initiatives, I encourage you to reach out!