ISC Group is a global business network dedicated to bridging the gender seniority gap in the insurance industry. With over 10,000 members and 100+ corporate partners, we are driving real change by helping women at all stages of their careers thrive. We believe that achieving gender balance strengthens businesses, fosters innovation, and enhances leadership, creating an industry where women have equal opportunities to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact.
Why Gender Equality Matters
Studies show that diverse teams drive better business performance, yet structural barriers and cultural challenges still exist. Through our initiatives, we are working to break down these obstacles, ensuring that women have equal opportunities to grow, lead, and influence the future of the industry.
Gender balanced companies benefit from:
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Higher rates of ROA*
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Higher levels of talent retention**
BlackRock 2023 - *”increasing women’s representation by 1 p.p. is associated with 3.5 basis points higher RoA in the next fiscal year.” ** “improving women’s underrepresentation at higher ranks by 5 p.p. is associated with a 3.6% decrease in turnover rates the following year, and 4.6% two years later”
ISC Group is transforming the future of leadership by inspiring companies to invest in our women, create a culture that encourages everyone to thrive and influencing the wider industry landscape on gender topics.
Meeting the Challenge
Our vision is to see more women in leadership roles within insurance.
We are an international business membership organisation with 10,000 members, across 7 countries dedicated to supporting women in their professional, personal, and social development in the insurance industry.
A Legacy of Advancing Women
For over 20 years, ISC Group has been making strides in its mission to close the seniority 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 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.
“We consciously spoke about business issues to grow our knowledge and understanding. that group of women did incredibly well. were we helped by the fact that we created a nucleus of support for each other? i think i was.”
Julie Page, CEO Aon, talking to the Insurance Post, 2024
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.
