Impactful Women in Insurance, 2026
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Alison Williams built her career in insurance with a strong foundation in entrepreneurship, relationships, and service. She graduated from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota in 2002 with a degree in Entrepreneurship.
Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
Gaenor Jones is a respected professional in the global insurance and financial services sector, currently serving as Regional Director for the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) across the Middle East and Central and South Asia. With a career that began in banking and gradually evolved into insurance and financial planning, she has built a reputation for leadership, resilience, and a strong commitment to raising professional standards in the industry.
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Mathilde Allançon entered the insurance industry through an unexpected route. Her journey started with a deep interest in understanding how technology and data can transform the way society governs climate risk. With a background in social sciences and business, she was naturally drawn to fields where environment, technology, and strategy intersect.
Niala Butt’s journey into insurance began at the age of 17, when a simple note card in her school careers office caught her attention and sparked a curiosity that would shape more than 25 years of professional dedication. What started as an interest quickly became a lifelong commitment to understanding risk, delivering fair outcomes, and recognizing the human stories behind every policy and claim.
Sima Adhya’s professional journey is not a typical one in the insurance industry. Her path began with a deep and enduring interest in space. After completing a science degree, she went on to earn a master’s degree and then a PhD in astrodynamics. Her early career was rooted firmly in the UK space industry, where she worked on real engineering challenges rather than purely theoretical problems.
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