Corporate Benefactors
ISC France’s Aspire Programme offers corporate organisations a unique opportunity to invest in the growth of mid-level women professionals.
Each year, a cohort of 10 aspiring leaders are selected to take part in a 12-month programme designed to enhance leadership potential through executive coaching, one-to-one mentoring, and meaningful networking in collaboration with experienced women leaders in insurance. We welcome expressions of interest from organisations looking to support the career progression of women based in France who are ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.
The Challenges
At ISC, we recognise the challenges businesses face and understand how developing women leaders can drive creative problem-solving and deliver innovative solutions to today’s complex issues.
TALENT & WORKFORCE
SHORTAGES
REGULATORY
PRESSURE
DIGITAL DISRUPTION &
DATA COMPLEXITY
Why Advancing Women Matters
BETTER BUSINESS RESULTS & KNOWLEDGE RETENTION
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.
Corporate Benefactor Package
Aspire Programme (€10,000) includes
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Participation of 2 Aspire candidates who participate in:
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Networking & Industry Insights: in-person breakfasts in Paris with senior women leaders
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Mentoring: tailored one-to-one mentoring, with sessions held quarterly, in person or virtually, and mainly in French.
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Leadership Coaching: four virtual coaching sessions in English, two in-person coaching sessions in French, and access to 3–4 global Aspire sessions with international cohorts.
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Invitations for 4–5 executive team members to join selected ISC France activities
Canopius's collaboration with ISC Group remains a foundational part of the company's commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for women. By leveraging ISC Group’s resources and expertise, Canopius is making significant strides in promoting gender balance and empowering women to achieve their full potential. The partnership not only benefits the women within Canopius but also sets a benchmark for other organisations in the insurance industry and beyond to follow.
Barbara Turner, Canopius
The Benefits
Grow your female leadership pipeline - improving retention and enhancing innovation.
TALENT DEVELOPMENT
Equip high-potential women with the skills, confidence, and networks needed for leadership roles
LEADERSHIP PIPELINE
Strengthen your succession planning by supporting emerging female leaders
NETWORKING
Gain access to ISC’s influential network of senior women in the insurance sector
Retaining Talented Women
51%
OPPORTUNITY
Of women think their career progression has been limited by their gender.
Membership encourages women to apply career development tools and progress in their careers.
| Browne Jacobson 2023
3/4
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Of women say that career development prospects have a ‘significant’ impact on their decision whether to stay with or leave an employer.
ISC members are consistently provided with in-person and virtual opportunities to up-skill, learn and connect.
| Encompass Equality 2023
70%
COMMUNITY BUILDING & NETWORKING
Of professional women use networking to achieve organisational goals
By building an external professional network with ISC, connections provide guidance and support along with business opportunities.
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5x
COMMUNITY BUILDING & NETWORKING
“Mentees are promoted 5 times more often than those without mentors.”
ISC members are guided to identify more avenues for progression and how to overcome challenges through group mentoring with senior leaders.
| Forbes 2011
Connect & Thrive
ISC Group Curated Services
Enhance your support for women with our range of curated services. Invite ISC to Help build a strong internal network of talented women, supporting and uplifting one another.
ISC SORORITIES
Discover unique community-building experiences and foster strong internal networks. From coffee and cake meetups in safe spaces to 'Blossoming Together' plant-nurturing sessions women grow connections and build community.
CULTURE TOOLKIT
Accelerate meaningful cultural change with practical strategies for inclusive leadership, effective communication, personal development and wellbeing. Culture Toolkit covers topics from imposter syndrome, financial wellbeing, grief, parenthood, menopause and much more.
LEADERSHIP INCUBATOR
Strengthen your future leaders through personalised and illuminating discussions with ISC Founder and Chair, Barbara Schonhofer MBE. Create an internal cohort of empathetic, aspiring leaders who can utilise each other for support, successfully navigating and overcoming hurdles.
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