iCAN, in partnership with BMS, Chaucer, Westfield Specialty, Markel, and Beazley, invites you to celebrate Black History Month 2025 with a powerful evening of leadership, community, and connection.

We are honoured to welcome Baroness Floella Benjamin, OM DBE DL as our keynote speaker. A distinguished leader, broadcaster, entrepreneur, and public servant, Baroness Benjamin has been a trailblazer for representation, diversity, and cultural inclusion throughout her career.

Following her keynote and Q&A, attendees will have the opportunity to network and connect while supporting a showcase of Black-owned businesses, celebrating excellence and entrepreneurship across our community.

What to Expect:

✔️ Keynote address from Baroness Floella Benjamin on leadership, diversity, and inclusion

✔️ Honest reflections on her career journey and impact across broadcasting, business, and public service

✔️ A showcase of Black-owned businesses sharing their products and services

✔️ Networking opportunities with colleagues and peers across the insurance sector

✔️ Drinks and refreshments in a celebratory, inclusive setting

Why Attend:

This Black History Month event is an opportunity to celebrate and spotlight Black history, leadership, and entrepreneurship within our industry. By joining us, you’ll gain valuable insights and inspiration from Baroness Floella Benjamin, one of the UK’s most respected voices on diversity and inclusion, as she shares her personal journey and reflections on leadership.

The evening is also designed to help you expand your professional network, connect with peers across insurance and financial services, and strengthen collaboration across the sector. Finally, by engaging with the Black-owned businesses showcasing their work, you’ll play a part in supporting entrepreneurship and amplifying diverse voices within our community.

• Photographs will be taken during the event and used for promotional usage. If you do not wish to appear in pictures, please inform the photographers or one of the iCAN team on the day.

• If you are unable to attend, please let us know in advance so we can offer your space to someone on the waiting list.

• Please have your Eventbrite QR code ready at check-in to ensure a smooth entry on the day of the event.

iCAN Black History Month: An Evening with Baroness Floella Benjamin