Caldwell NJ —
Dear Colleague:
2026 is off to an exciting start with new programs, fresh leadership voices, and a robust calendar of events designed to strengthen our community and our industry impact.
Leadership and Sponsorship News
Please join me in extending sincere thanks to Ron Topping, CFO of Lemonade Insurance Company, for seven years of dedicated service on the President’s Advisory Council. Ron continues to be a loyal member of the SIFM, consistently bringing insurtech insights and engaging speakers to our conferences.
I am delighted to welcome Alyssa Cotillo of Grant Thornton Advisors to the President’s Advisory Council. Alyssa is an active contributor to the SIFM, serving on the Women of SIFM Steering committee, participating in the Annual Conference Program committee, as well as on Quarterly Conference committees. She is a founding member of the SIFM Growth & Governance Council and chair of the Event Attendance & Company Outreach Subcommittee.
Please welcome FTI Consulting as our newest sponsor, represented by Andrew Baxter. In addition to being a member of the President’s Advisory Council, Andrew is also a founding member of the SIFM Growth & Governance Council and co-chair of the Membership Growth Subcommittee. We are grateful for FTI Consulting’s support and commitment.
Growth & Governance Council
The Growth & Governance Council continues to make progress. Subcommittees have been established and planning is underway. Details on the subcommittees’ responsibilities and membership can be found here.
Upcoming Conferences and Events
You’ll find a full lineup of upcoming conferences and events on the sidebar. This is shaping up to being a jam-packed year! Click on the event links to register or learn more.
One event I would like to highlight is the Young Leaders Panel (May 13) at Baker Tilly’s Philadelphia office; entitled, Leadership Isn’t a Destination – it’s a Journey. This panel of five accomplished executives will explore how they charted their career paths and offer practical insights to help professionals early in their careers to achieve their goals.
Please note two changes to our upcoming conferences:
- The June Conference will be held at Grant Thornton’s NYC office rather than at Arcola Country Club. The club is undergoing course renovations and will not be ready for our conference.
- The Annual Conference will take place Wednesday through Friday, September 23 – 25. Register by June 30 for the Early Bird Discount. Prices are the same as last year! The conference schedule is:
- Wednesday, 9/23 (1:00 pm – 6:00 pm)
- Thursday, 9/24 (8:30 am – 5:00 pm)
- Friday, 9/25 (8:00 am – Noon). Golf and spa options will be available on Friday afternoon
- Ask us about special hotel rates for the conference and for Friday night 9/25.
March Quarterly Conference
Date: Thurs, Mar 19
Venue: Forvis Mazars
Location: 135 W 50th Street, NYC 10020
> Learn More
Your Executive Presence: Part 1: Define Your Leadership
Date: Wed, April 1
Venue: Renaissance Reinsurance
Location: 3 Bryant Park, 5th Floor, 1095 Avenue of the Americas, NYC 10036
> Learn More
> Register Now
Your Executive Presence: Part 2: Communicating as a Leader
Date: Wed, May 6
Venue: Forvis Mazars
Location: 135 W 50th Street, NYC 10020
> Learn More
> Register Now
Young Leaders Panel
Date: Wed, May 13
Venue: Baker Tilly
Location: 1650 Market St #4500, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (17th & Market St)
> Learn More
> Register Now
June Quarterly Conference
Date: Wed, June 24
Venue: Grant Thornton
Location: 757 3rd Ave, NYC 10017
> Register In Person Event
> Register for the Webinar
SIFM 2026 Annual Conference
Date: Wed, Sept 23 to Fri, Sept 25
Venue: Borgata Hotel Casino
Location: Atlantic City, NJ
> Register Now
SIFM Holiday Conference
Date: Thurs, Dec 3
Venue: KPMG
Location: Two Manhattan West, 375 9th Avenue, NYC 10001
> Register In Person Event
> Register for the Webinar
Thank you for being an engaged and valued member of the SIFM. I am looking forward to seeing you at the conferences and events in 2026.
Warm regards,
Yelena La Forgia
President, SIFM
Chief Financial Officer, Aspen Insurance and Aspen U.S. at Sompo
About SIFM
SIFM is an exclusive network of insurance financial professionals from global insurance, reinsurance companies, public accounting firms and their servicing organizations. Membership grants exclusive access to our network of industry peers, resources and expert knowledge.
For more information contact: Diane Mensinger (973 303 6297) or visit SIFM.org.