The Women In Insurance Grant provides the tools and the mentorship required to assist women early in their careers towards reaching their full potential. Our Grant recipients are supported through their professional growth, relationship development and career progression opportunities.
Read more about what the opportunity meant for our past WII Grant recipients below.
“The WII Insurance Grant has provided me with an invaluable opportunity for both networking within the insurance industry itself and personal development on a broader level.
Throughout my time as a Grant recipient, I have been able to establish great connections and friendships with the incredible ladies of the Committee, as well as participate in invaluable mentorship sessions providing guidance and knowledge through both a legal and overall industry lens. The $1,000 financial support provided through the Grant has enabled me to invest in skills development and learning, strengthening my confidence and advancing my career aspirations.
I wholeheartedly encourage any women new to the insurance industry to apply and take
full advantage of this incredible opportunity.”
Senior Forensic Engineer at Intrax Consulting Group
“Being part of the Women in Insurance Grant has been a significant step in building both my
skills and professional network within the industry.
The mentoring sessions have offered valuable guidance on planning my career, strengthening my business development skills, and working toward leadership roles. I also had the opportunity to attend a professional development workshop through the Grant, which has contributed to the overall experience.
Participating in the WII events has been both valuable and enjoyable — providing opportunities to meet new people, share experiences, and build meaningful connections.
Throughout this journey, I have felt genuinely supported, which has given me the confidence to keep pursuing my goals. This experience has been a key part of my growth as I continue to build my career in the insurance industry.”
“The mentoring sessions really helped me approach my career goals in a much more structured way. Every session brought great guidance with tools and strategies, from professional development, networking, down to the everyday. Being able to talk to someone with great experience in the industry and relating to the challenges and the scenarios, while looking from the outside in, was invaluable. On a personal level, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed our conversations, both on a professional and personal level. And of course, the events are great fun!”
“I’m making lasting connections. Every event and networking opportunity has been a terrific experience. The mentorship is a key part of the Grant, and something I came to value deeply. It has allowed me to work towards my goals, discuss my concerns, and feel supported in my decision-making, taking the advice and putting it in place. A truly safe and encouraging place. Being able to draw on my mentors’ experience has helped me take positive steps in my personal and professional life.”
Why you chose your career and joined your current company?
With a double degree in Law (Honours I) and Social Science (majoring in Social Justice), I am driven by a strong commitment to justice and equality. I chose to pursue a legal career to create meaningful impact through my work, which led me to Wotton Kearney, a firm whose values align with my own. Through its Community Footprint Program, I’ve been able to contribute to the community via regular pro bono work and had the opportunity to undertake a secondment with the Centre for Women’s Economic Safety in 2024. My role in Wotton Kearney’s General Liability team has exposed me to complex legal matters where outcomes require a careful balance of interests and a focus on fairness, allowing me to stay deeply connected to my passion for justice in a practical, real-world context.
How long with the firm?
Started in March 2023 – 2.5 years
What do you want to get out of the grant?
The WII Grant represents a unique opportunity to accelerate my development as a junior insurance lawyer. It will allow me to build on the foundational skills I’ve developed so far by providing access to structured mentoring and insights into the nuances of the industry. As a young woman entering a complex and evolving field, the chance to learn directly from experienced women in insurance is invaluable. Their guidance will help me navigate challenges with confidence, deepen my understanding of the sector, and support my growth into a well-rounded, impactful legal professional. This program offers an unparalleled opportunity to shape and refine my professional identity, connect with inspirational women shaping the industry, and learn from their diverse experiences and career paths.
Why you chose your career and joined your current company?
I have been interested in concepts like justice and protection of rights since a very young age, albeit as a child/young person I was not able to put a name to these concepts. As I learnt and grew as a person, my interests in these concepts only continued to strengthen, particularly in my senior years of High School. A career in law seemed to me like the appropriate pathway to simultaneously pursue my strengths and my interests.
Insurance law was not a practice area that I had originally considered (or even knew to be an option!). The opportunity to join Thompson Cooper Lawyers as a Law Clerk arose out of a connection with one of the Principals at my firm and I leapt at the chance to ‘get my foot in the door’. I was only in my third-year of University at the time that I joined so I have had the privilege of working through various legal positions, including Law Clerk, Paralegal, Law Graduate, Solicitor and Associate. Much like my interest in the law generally, my interest in insurance law have only strengthened over time as I have been able to experience various aspects of this field in each different position at the firm.
How long with the firm?
Started in 2021 – 4 years
What do you want to get out of the grant?
The Women in Insurance Grant will be an incredible opportunity. The Women in Insurance network will expose me to professionals in various sectors of the insurance industry from which I can learn and continue to expand my professional network. As a young lawyer, the opportunity to have guidance and mentorship from well-respected women within the industry is priceless. The Women in Insurance Grant is an invaluable experience and will assist me to continue to grow in this profession.
