CPD Session: Cybercrime – Self Defence

Are you equipped to protect yourself in the digital age? Join Gauteng Women in Insurance (GWII) for a CPD-accredited session with cyber expert Craig Rosewarne, MD of Wolfpack Information Risk. Date: Wednesday, 12 March 2025 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM Platform: ZOOM Earn 1 FAIS CPD hour Register now: https://tinyurl.com/c92sypa6 Sponsored by: Emerald Africa CPD Read More

Vibe & Venture – Lawn Bowls

Join GWII for a Vibe & Venture fun-filled afternoon at the Lawn Bowls event! Date: 13 February 2025Time: 14:00 – 20:00Venue: Randburg Bowls Club, Tinktinkie Road, Boskruin, RandburgEntrance: R150 per person RSVP by: 6 February 2025 at admin@gwii.co.za No experience needed! A quick lesson will be provided, so come ready to roll. What to wear: Read More

Legal talk: I have been served with a summons, now what?

Life can be unpredictable and challenging, and there may come a time when you end up unable to repay money you owe someone.  Ignoring the issue or failing to make arrangements can lead to legal action against you, which often involves receiving a summons. Being served with a summons can be a daunting experience, and Read More

Five life-saving tips that all women need to know about heart health

Women’s hearts differ from men’s in surprising ways. Here, what you need to know to take care of your ticker. Men and women can have different risk factors. While the big ones are the same—smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure and physical inactivity— some factors are more dangerous for women (for instance, those who smoke have a 25% higher Read More

Make your profile standout on LinkedIn

In today’s job market, LinkedIn has become the go-to platform for many recruiters and hiring managers. With its continuously expanding community, LinkedIn allows you to display your professional skills and network with industry experts. Standing out among numerous profiles can be challenging. In this blog post, we will explore five strategies to optimize your LinkedIn Read More

How to network at conferences

I don’t really enjoy attending large industry conferences when I don’t know anyone. Is it just me, or does the idea of trying to meet new people at a crowded, loud trade event make you want to run for the hills? Small talk doesn’t come easy for most people and talking about the weather only Read More

Five ways to support women working in the insurance industry

In an article on the five ways to support women in the insurance industry, they offer advice on training, recruitment strategies, flexible working and more/. We thought we would share these interesting findings with our GWII readers: With only 29% of senior executive roles and 15.7% of senior broker roles being held by women (Insurance Read More

How can women stop lagging men in investing?

When it comes to investing, studies show that women are far less confident than men. Women tend to focus on short-term savings rather than building wealth through investing. Women leaders at Sanlam Investments – feel passionate about changing this. Six women from Sanlam Investments share their views on how we can galvanise more women to invest and Read More

Meet the new GWII committee members

Gauteng Women in Insurance (GWII) is proud to introduce the dynamic individuals who have joined the committee in 2025, bringing diverse experiences and expertise to the forefront. Meet the accomplished women dedicated to shaping the narrative of women in the insurance sector, embodying resilience, leadership, and a commitment to fostering growth within the industry.   Read More

Meet GWII’s new Deputy President… Velene Peters

Gauteng Women in Insurance (GWII) is pleased to announce that Velene Peters, a GWII committee member, has assumed the position of GWII Deputy President for 2025. Velene joined GWII as a member in 2022 and was elected to the committee in 2024. Stepping in as the new Deputy President, she tells us a little more Read More