Gloria Steinem to present keynote at <i>Business Insurance</i> event
Posted On: Oct. 30, 2011 12:00 AM CST
NEW YORKâAward-winning journalist and feminist activist Gloria Steinem will present the opening keynote address at Business Insurance's 2011 Women to Watch Leadership Workshop and Awards Luncheon.
Among her many achievements, Ms. Steinem co-founded Ms. magazine, made a documentary on child abuse, a feature film on the death penalty and is a best-selling author.
In addition, she has played key roles in various pro-equality and educational organizations.
The Business Insurance Women to Watch program recognizes individuals doing exceptional work in risk management, benefits management, commercial insurance and related fields.
Each year, a panel of Business Insurance editors reviews hundreds of nominations and selects 25 honorees.
Honorees will be profiled in the Dec. 5 edition of the magazine and recognized at the awards luncheon on Dec. 6 in New York. The event will include a series of panel discussions on the outlook for the insurance sector and the advancement of women in the insurance industry.
For more information about attending the workshop and awards luncheon, contact Events Manager Rebecca Briggs at rbriggs@BusinessInsurance.com.