Our Story
ISC Group is a global business community, founded by Barbara Schonhofer, that provides personal, professional and business development for women in insurance.
Workforce
Management
Management
Board
The Facts
Industry Statistics
The lack of women in leadership positions can inhibit the ambition of others, perpetuating the problem.
Our History
2008
The Beginning
Founded by Barbara Schonhofer in the UK with 12 members
2012
Development
Launched in Switzerland
2018
Expansion
Launched in Canada,
France, Ireland and
Bermuda
2020
Growth
Launch of pilot Aspire programme and appointment of Jutta Kath as Chair
2021
Present
100+ members, 2 events a year
How we help you.
Our company packages bring fresh insight and support to businesses through the latest DE&I thinking and strategies. Whilst our tailored individual memberships equip women with the resources proven to accelerate career progression.
Start your journey today by becoming a company or individual member of ISC Group.
Our Holistic Programme
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Networking
Provide a safe space for challenging conversations to happen.
Mentoring
Improve communication across the industry to reduce the seniority gap.
Coaching
Stimulate internal and external self-awareness around behaviours in business.
Business Insights
Give better access to industry knowledge to accelerate career progression.
Individual Memberships
On Demand
Keynote interviews or panel discussions on a variety of topical subjects. All are recorded and stored in the online hub for members to access.
Global Networking
Opportunities for members to network with other women in insurance around the world. These sessions are facilitated by members from the ISC Community.
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Community Working Groups
Led by our members, we are committed to supporting broader society and getting the insurance industry behind some of the ongoing initiatives and charitable organisations available.
Coming Soon!
Coaching
60min coaching-led session which offer a rare opportunity for Aspire Members to work on their career goals and meet a small group of peers in a safe, non-judgemental environment.
Mentoring
Our informal mentoring programme will give Aspire Members access to a diverse range of our Executive members throughout the year to seek career guidance and advice.
Business Insights
An opportunity to meet with Business Leaders in the industry and gain their insights about the upcoming industry challenges and how leaders plan to overcome these.
Coaching
60-90 minutes roundtables led by executive coaches offering an opportunity for our Executive members to explore their own leadership style and analyse, with peers in the market, how they can be better leaders going forward.
Mentoring
For these sessions we invite existing Non-Executive Directors and Chairmen in to share their personal experiences with our members and transfer any learning they have gained along the way.
Business Insights
Access to thought leadership around future risks. Intimate, Chatham House rule, business discussions with industry experts moderated and facilitated by ISC Board Members or Ambassadors.
What Our Members Say
‘The Insurance Supper Club’ and the device mark are registered internationally as trade marks by the ISC.
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