DATE OF NEXT SESSION: Wednesday 10 June 2026 (3.00pm - 4.00pm BST).
Our next HR Forum will take place on Wednesday 10 June 2026 (3.00pm - 4.00pm BST). The topic for our next session is The future of the insurance workforce with Duncan Meadows, Partner, EY (Canada).
In the next session, Duncan will speak on the topic of the future of the insurance workforce. Duncan will explore how new technologies and changing business needs are reshaping workforce strategy in insurance, prompting HR leaders to rethink roles, skills, talent development and ways of working.
Drawing on EY insights, the session will examine how developments including AI are influencing insurance operations and employee experiences, while creating opportunities for productivity, capability building and organisational redesign. It will also consider how HR leaders can help their organisations prepare for the future of work.
For information on how you and/or colleagues from your organisation can join this session, please contact Mike Ashurst, Senior Vice-President, Reinsurance & Learning.
An overview of the HR Forum
The HR Forum brings together a diverse group of professionals from a wide range of organisations and countries, providing valuable opportunities for learning and exchange. It also fosters collaboration and enables knowledge sharing between members in all HR-related matters.
Recognising the evolving landscape of work and organisational dynamics, ICMIF understands the ongoing need for collaborative platforms as our ways of working continue to transform. Members attending these sessions report that they find it extremely useful to be able to discuss common challenges with their peers at fellow ICMIF members in an open and supportive environment.
The normal format of the meeting consists of member presentations about the session topic followed by discussions in virtual breakout rooms, concluding with a report back from each group in the main session.
Sessions typically run for one hour and are scheduled from 3:00pm to 4:00pm (UK time) via Microsoft Teams.
Who should attend
The HR Forum is designed for HR Directors and Chief People Officers and is also open to other HR specialists, depending on the specific topics being discussed.
Save the dates for 2026
The dates for our HR Forums in 2026 are:
- 1 April
- 6 May
- 10 June
- 2 September
- 7 October
- 2 December
Catch-up on previous sessions
You can watch video recordings of previous HR Forum sessions, on topics such as harnessing AI in HR processes, the future of the insurance workforce and developing leaders in mutuals: Strategies, challenges and solutions, on the ICMIF Knowledge Hub along with other videos on this topic from other ICMIF events.
What do participants say?
- “I’ve so appreciated these sessions and the amazing thought leadership” – Forum participant
- “I just wanted to share with you that I am really enjoying these sessions you are arranging – I am especially looking forward to tomorrow’s talk” – Forum participant
- “The topic for tomorrow is fantastic. Looking forward to it as we are in the process of developing our hybrid work environment” – Forum participant
- “The format is excellent, I find the small group discussion very valuable. Thanks to ICMIF for creating these opportunities” – Forum participant
For information on how your organisation can join future sessions, please contact Mike Ashurst, Senior Vice-President, Reinsurance & Learning.
More information
For more information or to register your interest in participating, please contact [email protected].
The value I get from participating in the ICMIF HR Forum has been incredibly beneficial as an HR executive in a mutual insurance company. ICMIF has done a great job of providing a platform to connect with HR professionals in the industry and create an expanded community of amazing, talented people who are always willing to collaborate and provide support if looking to validate and prioritise efforts. Overall, my experience has been one of an open and caring dialogue among peers, who are passionate about people and insurance. The ideas and thought leadership that we can leverage by bringing different perspectives together from across the world is amazing. This in turn, benefits Red River Mutual by providing a broader perspective which enhances our HR strategy and practices.”
Jenna Book, Vice President, Human Resources, Red River Mutual (Canada)
“I've been attending the HR Forum since 2021 and it's been hugely beneficial for me and my team. I learn a great deal from peers, other HR directors within the mutual community, gaining insight into the challenges they face—which often turn out to be the same as ours. We also benefit from learning about best practices through the latest research and the external experts brought in to speak to us. For me, the most valuable discussions are around purpose—learning how other mutuals have incorporated purpose and mutuality into their employee value propositions, which is a key focus for us right now.
Masenyane Molefe, Group Executive: Human Resources, PPS (South Africa)
“The HR Forum is a brilliant opportunity to meet with HR professionals from similar, aligned organisations from across the world. I’m based in the UK and I would usually never get the chance to speak to my counterparts in other countries - it’s an absolutely fantastic experience. We all share similar challenges and being able to discuss those openly in a safe environment has been incredibly useful for me.”
Katie Harland, Head of People and Culture, Cornish Mutual (UK)
