Staying relevant and keeping up with changes are essential to succeeding or staying competitive in the insurance industry. If you’re an insurance professional looking to deepen your understanding of trends and developments in this sector, you can benefit from attending one or several of our industry events.
These insurance conferences for 2026 can help you expand your network, while decision-makers can share their expertise, and specialists can polish their skills and increase their knowledge. To maximize these opportunities, we list the different Insurance Business events happening this year, along with several specialist conferences in various parts of the world. See what you can discover at our insurance events or the others held across the globe!
Be sure to mark your calendars to stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes. These also serve as insurance networking events, so don’t miss out on networking opportunities. Here are the must-attend Insurance Business events in 2026:
The annual Insurance Business Awards will celebrate its ninth consecutive awards show, showcasing the achievements of Australia’s leading industry players. Over the years, this awards show has become the leading independent awards event for the nation’s insurance industry.
This premier insurance event will again unite top insurers and senior claims experts to share insights, foster collaboration, and explore actionable practical strategies to address industry challenges.
Women in Insurance Summit Canada will hold its ninth straight year with a live summit dedicated to empowering women and allies of women in insurance. This insurance event is designed to develop the next generation of inclusive leaders and celebrate the achievements of women in our industry.
As with the other conferences, this event helped insurance professionals build awareness by networking with investors and insurance executives. Agency owners and independent insurance agents alike can forge meaningful connections and uncover fresh ideas and innovations.
These benefits are in addition to helping women tackle pressing challenges they faced in the industry. The summit also provides women with the inspiration to drive their careers forward.
Dubbed the world’s largest insurance festival, InsuranceFest promises to be among the most unique insurance networking events. Reputable speakers will conduct informative discussions about the future of insurance. These will happen alongside fun-filled activities to help bring together existing teams and foster new connections.
Designed to break the mold of traditional insurance events, this festival is expected to draw hundreds of professionals from insurance companies across the country. Insurance executives in property and casualty, life insurance, event liability insurance, and more are expected to attend. This is one insurance event professionals shouldn’t miss – two days of engaging sessions and fun activities. Register early to make sure you don’t miss out and get early bird specials!
Here are the highlights of the recently concluded IB FutureFest 2025:
The Women in Insurance Summit Australia is the definitive event in Insurance Business Australia’s ongoing initiative to recognize, celebrate, and empower women in the insurance industry.
The Women in Insurance Summit in Sydney remains a fantastic opportunity to foster career-long relationships, develop high-performing strategies, and gain practical advice from industry leaders to strengthen your workforce and overcome adversity.
This summit will focus on authentic and inclusive leadership, aiming to empower women in the US insurance industry. Each event features influential speakers, networking, and actionable sessions.
For a decade, the annual Insurance Business Canada Awards (IBCAs) has been recognized as the leading independent awards program in the insurance profession across Canada. These awards recognize the outstanding brokers, brokerages, insurers, underwriters, MGAs and risk managers for their achievements, leadership and innovation over the past year.
These Insurance Business events make up a small part of the many key insurance industry events you can attend. There are many other insurance events in other countries and regions that you may attend to further grow your network and learn more insurance insights, like:
This meeting focuses on independent agency networks and their carrier and solution‑provider partners. It is one of the more strategic insurance events for leaders who want to strengthen business models and distribution through insurance networks.
This event from Fitch Ratings examines key risks and opportunities for the US insurance industry. It covers topics like P&C litigation trends, the US life insurance market, and global reinsurance, making it useful for executives tracking macro‑level insurance events in the USA and reinsurance developments.
The Association of British Insurers’ (ABI) Annual Conference gathers UK insurance leaders, policymakers, and experts. The event offers insights and networking for those shaping the future of UK’s insurance industry.
Organized by the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI), the Life Insurance & Annuities Conference brings together life insurance professionals, executives, and industry experts. Attendees can expect sessions on business strategy, regulatory changes, tech and best practices, making it a valuable forum for life insurance professionals.
This business insurance event brings together carriers, insurtechs, and distribution partners to discuss various timely issues. This conference spotlights discussions about AI‑enabled carriers, emerging risks, auto insurance, data security, and claims and underwriting innovation.
This industry-leading event brings together more than 6,000 insurtech entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and investors globally. Insurtech Insights focuses on showing insurance professionals how to navigate digital transformation, innovation, and disruption in the insurance industry.
The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) is a key P&C insurance event. Attendees can expect many opportunities for knowledge enhancement, fellowship, and networking with vendors that provide P&C insurance solutions.
This is one of the largest gatherings of the industry’s top senior executives in the US. Mainly a life insurance event, attendees and experts include those engaged in life insurance, annuities, and workplace benefits.
To be held in Hong Kong in 2026, the IAIS Conference will provide attendees with valuable insights and collaborative discussions regarding the future of global insurance regulation.
The Insurance Council of Australia’s 2026 Conference will consist of panel discussions, keynote speakers, and interactive sessions on regulatory change, climate risk, customer trust, and digital innovation.
The dates and venues of these insurance events have yet to be announced:
The American Council of Life Insurers’ (ACLI) premier insurance conference gathers senior executives from life insurance and financial services companies to examine today’s business and political issues. Note that the sessions are eligible for CLE and CPE credits.
The Emirates Insurance Forum (EIF) Gulf Insurance Forum is recognized for fostering collaboration and dialogue, supporting the advancement and modernization of the insurance industry in the region.
This insurance event will feature keynote speeches, expert panel discussions, and interactive sessions focused on the most pressing issues in health insurance within the region.
This is a key event for professionals seeking to stay ahead in the dynamic world of insurance and risk management in Guernsey, the UK, and beyond.
The insurance event will feature keynote presentations, expert panels, and networking sessions focused on digital transformation, regulatory change, sustainability, and emerging risks.
This annual insurance event gathers insurance industry leaders, regulators, and experts to discuss key trends, challenges, and opportunities in the Turkish and global insurance markets.
The Federación Interamericana de Empresas de Seguros (Inter-American Federation of Insurance Companies) features keynote presentations and expert panels. These will touch on innovation, regulatory trends, digital transformation, and the future of insurance in the Latin American region.
This insurance conference will feature expert-led sessions on the latest tax developments, regulatory updates, and practical challenges facing the industry.
The International Association of Insurance Supervisors convenes insurance supervisors, regulators, and industry stakeholders from around the world to discuss key developments in global insurance supervision.
Attendees of this prestigious insurance event can expect valuable insights and opportunities to engage with leaders shaping the European and global insurance industry.
This is the flagship gathering of the National African American Insurance Association (NAAIA), bringing together Black and African American insurance professionals from across the US. It features workshops, panel discussions, and keynote sessions on industry trends, career development, and diversity and inclusion. The insurance event also serves as a key networking and learning forum within NAAIA’s national calendar.
Be sure to follow our events section to stay updated on events, event cancellations and schedule changes. See you at the IB InsuranceFest and other Insurance Business events!
