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Gauteng Women In Insurance: Vibe & Venture 2 – Queen of the Green

This session featured Huntley Smith, Change Architect and former COO, who led a powerful and candid conversation titled C-Suite Unfiltered: 90 Minutes Inside the C-Suite. Smith unpacked the realities of executive leadership, offering attendees a rare glimpse into the pressures, decisions, and mindset required at the top.

Rather than focusing on polished success stories, Smith took attendees into the “war room”, sharing real-world lessons on navigating complexity, driving organisational change, and leading with clarity in high-stakes environments. His session challenged conventional perceptions of leadership and encouraged future leaders to think more strategically about their own growth journeys.

We were grateful to our main sponsor, iTOO Special Risks, co-sponsor Absa, and logistical sponsors FAnews, Glasfit, and Santam Specialist Solutions for their contributions to the success of the event.

The event was designed to empower women in the insurance industry by introducing them to the basics of golf while also offering practical on-course experience. Attendees enjoyed a unique blend of learning, networking, and friendly competition, all set in the beautiful surroundings of The Wanderers Golf Club.

Order of events
The day began with a warm welcome from Committee Member, Safiera Mall, who set the tone for the day and acknowledged the event sponsors. After a brief introduction, participants were given a golf etiquette class that prepared them for the day’s activities.

Next, the attendees were split into groups, each paired with professional golfers and proficient GWII members. The group activities included putting, chipping, and driving challenges, allowing everyone to put their newfound skills to the test in a fun and supportive environment.

After freshening up, everyone moved to the venue for drinks and snacks, followed by an exciting prize-giving ceremony. The evening concluded with relaxed networking, allowing attendees to share their experiences and build lasting connections.

Thank you, sponsors
GWII extends its heartfelt thanks to the main sponsors, Guardrisk and Territory Underwriting Managers, for their incredible support in making this event possible and our co-sponsor, Fulcrum, and activation sponsor, DGC Glass, for their contribution.

A big thank you to our prize sponsors, including Camargue, DGC Glass, Fulcrum, One Financial Services Holdings, and Road Trip. Special mention also goes to our photographer sponsor, QSURE, for capturing the special moments of the day, DGC Glass for sponsoring the gin bar and activation sponsors Glasfit and the Insurance Institute of South Africa (IISA).

Looking forward
This year’s Queen of the Green Golf Day was a fantastic success, and we look forward to continuing to provide opportunities for women in the insurance industry to grow, learn, and connect. A huge thank you to all who attended and made the day memorable – we can’t wait to see you on the course next time!
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