Our Story
ISC Group is a global business community, founded by Barbara Schonhofer, that provides personal, professional and business development for women in insurance.
The Facts
Industry Statistics
The lack of women in leadership positions can inhibit the ambition of others, perpetuating the problem.
Our Global Community:
2008
The Beginning
Founded in the UK
with 12 members
2012
Development
Launched in the USA with Margaret Resce Milkint as Chair
2018
Expansion
Launched in Canada with Chair Jodie Kaufman Davis
2020
Growth
Welcomed Aspire Chair Alexandra Spence
2021
Growth
Shari Dodsworth takes over from Jodie Kaufman Davis as Chair
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
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.
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!
$22
Per month
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.
$30
Per month
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.
Our Global Community:
2008
The Beginning
Founded in the UK
with 12 members
2012
Development
Launched in the USA with Margaret Resce Milkint as Chair
2018
Expansion
Launched in Canada with ChairJodie Kaufman Davis
2020
Growth
Welcomed Aspire Chair Alexandra Spence
2021
Growth
Welcomed Aspire Chair Alexandra Spence