Tuesday, Sept. 1 10:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
The Women’s Forum — A Leadership Panel Discussion for Women by Women Who Made It to the Top
Only four women have led the CPCU Society as president in its 65 years of existence. They comprise today’s Women's Forum panel and will provide a unique opportunity to learn more about the Society’s female leaders. Our four former presidents will discuss how they forged a path to Society leadership and career success, allowing other women in the insurance industry to see and benefit from their efforts. This interactive session will include the panelists and attendees weighing in openly and honestly on some of today’s most relevant issues affecting their careers. Audience members will be encouraged to share their own experiences in this interactive session. 
Moderator
Laura M. Kelly, CPCU, AIS, CQIA
Goldberg Segalla LLP
Presenters

Anita Z. Bourke, CPCU, CPIW
AICPCU/IIA
CPCU Society President 1997–1998

Betsey L. Brewer, CPCU
The Rule Company
CPCU Society President 2006–2007

Marsha D. Egan, CPCU, CPIW, PCC
The Egan Group Inc.
CPCU Society President 1999–2000

Millicent W. Workman, CPCU, CRIS, AU
IRMI
CPCU Society President 2005–2006

Biographies

Anita Z. Bourke, CPCU, CPIW, is executive vice president of the American Institute for CPCU/Insurance Institute of America and is responsible for the Institutes’ education programs. Prior to joining the Institutes, she was president of a regional brokerage firm’s retail offices. Bourke worked in leadership positions for a national broker for 17 years and also has experience in insurance company commercial underwriting. She is a past president of the CPCU Society and a graduate of the University of Alabama and the Wharton Executive Education Program.

Betsey L. Brewer, CPCU, is a partner and senior vice president of The Rule Company, a regional broker in Pasadena, Calif. Currently, she is a trustee of the CPCU Loman Education Foundation and first vice chair of the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles. Brewer is a past president of the CPCU Society and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Los Angeles. With more than 35 years’ experience in the insurance industry, she is a survivor and beneficiary of seven mergers and acquisitions.

Marsha D. Egan, CPCU, CPIW, PCC, is CEO of The Egan Group Inc., an executive coaching firm. An International Coach Federation Certified Coach, Egan brings more than 25 years of corporate and volunteer leadership experience to her individual and organizational clients. A sought-after internationally recognized professional speaker who has appeared on countless television and radio shows and in magazines, her keynote addresses, seminars, teleseminars and webinars energize audiences to change and achieve greater success. Egan was the 1999–2000 president of the CPCU Society.

Laura M. Kelly, CPCU, AIS, CQIA, is director of best practice compliance/insurance industry liaison for Goldberg Segalla LLP, overseeing the firm's compliance and quality department. Kelly’s past experience includes 16 years in the insurance industry in roles as a claims adjuster, claims supervisor and litigation manager. She is chair-elect of the Leadership and Managerial Excellence Interest Group Committee and secretary of the CPCU Society’s Northeastern New York Chapter, among other leadership roles. Kelly is also an active member of the American Society for Quality.

Millicent W. Workman, CPCU, CRIS, AU, is director of training and education for the International Risk Management Institute (IRMI), including its webinars, seminars, insurance CE programs and the annual IRMI Construction Risk Conference. She also has primary editorial responsibility for Practical Risk Management. A nationally recognized speaker, Workman has a deep and award-winning background in risk management and insurance. Prior to joining IRMI, she served as director of risk financing for Baptist Memorial Heath Care Corporation. Workman is a former president of the CPCU Society.