As a global not-for-profit business network, we're on a mission to transform the face of leadership in the insurance industry. For over 20 years, we’ve championed the advancement of women - because despite progress, barriers to leadership still persist.
With a powerful network of 10,000+ members and 100 corporate partners, we enable women to thrive. Through business-focused networking, leadership enhancement, and psychologically safe spaces, women gain the confidence, connections, and visibility they need to own their careers and lead authentically. We're building a stronger, more inclusive industry - where women’s leadership drives better business outcomes and reshapes the future of insurance for good.
Our Purpose
As a catalyst for lasting cultural change across the insurance industry, we bring together corporate partners and individual members to build more inclusive workplaces that actively remove systemic barriers and biases.
By championing greater leadership opportunities for women, we unlock underutilised talent, accelerate professional advancement, and create leadership teams that reflect the world we serve. The result is a stronger, fairer industry - where diverse thinking drives better decisions, better outcomes, and a more sustainable future for all.
The Challenges
Through our lived experience in the sector and the journeys of our members, we understand the challenges women face and are committed to closing the leadership gap and creating more inclusive workplaces across the industry.
UNDERREPRESENTATION IN SENIOR ROLES
ACCESS & ENTRY BARRIERS
DROP-OFF
IN MID-CAREER
BIAS &
STEREOTYPES
LACK OF WORK-LIFE HARMONY
LACK OF
SPONSORSHIP
PAY GAP & PROMOTION HURDLES
MALE DOMINATED
CULTURE
Our Work
The five core pillars of our work are designed to accelerate women's leadership through our global reach, holistic programmes, and focused professional & personal development.
Empowering
Women
Enabling women to lead, influence and thrive
Building
Community
Connecting women globally through peer learning, mentoring, core knowledge building and insights
Driving Industry
Change
Changing culture with Male Allyship and cross- industry initiatives
Focusing on
Fairness & Balance
Promoting fairness through insight, programming and partnerships
Influencing
Leadership
Accelerating women's representation in leadership whilst preparing the next generation to lead, influence and succeed
A Legacy of Advancing Women
For over 20 years, ISC Group has been making strides in its mission to close the leadership gap. Founded by Barbara Schonhofer MBE, ISC Group has gone from strength to strength with a 10,000-strong community and over 100 corporate partners.
Thousands of women who have been supported by ISC Group over the years are now shaping the industry alongside our founder members in director, partner, and CEO roles, paving the way for future generations of women in insurance leadership.
2008
THE BEGINNING
ISC Group becomes a CIC.
Founded by Barbara Schonhofer in the UK with 12 members
2012
DEVELOPMENT
Launched in
the USA and Switzerland
2018
EXPANSION
Launched in Canada,
France, Ireland and
Bermuda
2021
EXPANSION
1500+ members and
30+ Corporate Partners.
Chapters in 8 cities
Launched in Germany
2024
EXPANSION
Expanded Digital Operations. Membership increased to 10,000 members and 100 Corporate Partners.
Launched New Memberships and Corporate Services.
