100 Women in Insurance

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109: What could you achieve if you focused on your...

100 Women in Insurance ·

2026/10/08

SummaryIn this episode, Sandra Lewin speaks with Charlotte Halkett, about transferable skills, career opportunities, feedback and the importance of knowing yourself. Charlotte shares how her own career has evolved across actuarial, commercial, leadership, insurtech and consulting roles, without ever following a detailed plan. She challenges the traditional career boxes within insurance and encourages us to look beyond job titles to the skills, tasks and experiences we already have. The conversation

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59:31

110: If there isn’t space, make it: Breaking barriers...

100 Women in Insurance ·

2026/10/02

SummaryIn this episode, Laura speaks to Kacey-Angel Anderson, who’s career in insurance began almost by chance, through a Facebook job advert. Since then, she has built a career in commercial marine insurance while becoming a passionate advocate for neuro-inclusivity, women in insurance and young people entering the industry. Kacey-Angel shares what it means to find your place when you do not necessarily fit the traditional mould. From questioning whether her background was a disadvantage to

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55:22

108: More than a hire: Redundancy, resilience &...

100 Women in Insurance ·

2026/09/17

SummaryIn this episode, Laura speaks with Shanika-Marie, about what really happens behind the scenes of recruitment, and what happens when your own career suddenly takes an unexpected turn. What begins as a conversation about recruitment quickly becomes a much more personal discussion about resilience, confidence and rebuilding. After unexpectedly losing her role and spending 16 months out of work, Shanika shares honestly how redundancy affected her confidence, mental health and sense of identity,

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47:12

107: How to say yes before you feel ready with Hannah...

100 Women in Insurance ·

2026/08/27

SummaryWhat if the biggest opportunities in your career come long before you feel ready for them? In this episode, Laura Witcher is joined by Hannah Connolly, whose career is proof that confidence isn't something you're born with. Instead, it is something you build by saying yes, asking questions and stepping outside your comfort zone. Hannah shares her inspiring journey from leaving school at 16 and starting as an office junior to becoming a Commercial Director leading one of the UK's largest

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53:28

106: The biggest myth about being professional at...

100 Women in Insurance ·

2026/08/20

SummaryIn this episode, Sandra Lewin speaks with Manja Kollmann about one of the biggest misconceptions many professionals still believe: that being professional means hiding parts of who you are. Drawing on a career that has taken her across multiple countries, cultures and leadership roles, Manja shares why the most successful careers are not built by trying to fit in, but by understanding who you are, what you stand for, and having the confidence to let others see it. Together, they explore what

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46:55

105: The leadership advice every woman needs to hear...

100 Women in Insurance ·

2026/08/13

SummaryIn this episode, Laura Witcher speaks with Laura Hancock, about the leadership lessons she wishes every woman heard earlier in her career. Laura shares how a chance role at Norwich Union led her into insurance, before taking the leap to co-founding an Insurance company while raising her one-year-old daughter. She reflects on the challenges of building a business from scratch, navigating difficult personal circumstances, and why resilience is often built during the moments that feel the

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41:18

104: What does it take to build an international...

100 Women in Insurance ·

2026/08/06

SummaryIn this episode, Sandra Lewin speaks with Rajah Steede about what it really takes to build an international career, and why the opportunities you dream about often begin long before you move countries. Rajah shares her journey from Bermuda to the USA, London and now Dubai, reflecting on the decisions, risks and mindset that have shaped her career across four different insurance markets. Together, they explore: the reality of starting over building credibility from scratch adapting to

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52:22

103: Are you building the career you want or just...

100 Women in Insurance ·

2026/07/24

SummaryIn this episode, Laura speaks with Martina Manganelli, about whether we are intentionally building the careers we want or simply hoping they happen. Martina shares her journey from studying law in Italy to building a successful career in the London insurance market. What began as an opportunity to complete a secondment quickly became a decision to build a new life, a new career and a future in one of the world's leading insurance markets. The conversation explores the challenges of moving to

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25:23

102: How do you trust the process when you can't see...

100 Women in Insurance ·

2026/07/16

Summary Thank you, Markel International, for sponsoring this episode. In this episode, Sandra speaks with Alice Hawker, Assistant Underwriter at Markel. Alice is competing in this year’s Markel Magnolia Cup as an amateur jockey. This episode is not only about the amazing journey to the Markel Magnolia Cup, but also about trusting the process when the finish line is not yet in sight. Alice shares her unexpected journey into the niche world of bloodstock insurance. What started as a chance opportunity

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45:30

101: How do you stand out without feeling like you...

100 Women in Insurance ·

2026/07/09

Summary In this episode, Laura Witcher speaks with Georgie Simister about one of the biggest career challenges many professionals face: How do you stand out without feeling like you are showing off? Georgie shares her unexpected journey into insurance after being approached on LinkedIn. What began as a move to London quickly became a passion for an industry she never expected to love, proving that the best careers are not always carefully planned. Together, Laura and Georgie explore why visibility

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52:22

100: Sandra’s story, journey and plans beyond 100th...

100 Women in Insurance ·

2026/05/28

SummaryIn this special 100th episode of 100 Women in Insurance, the roles are reversed as Laura Witcher interviews founder Sandra Lewin about the journey behind the podcast, the movement it has become, and why the next chapter is only just beginning. Sandra reflects on her path into insurance, from trying to avoid the industry entirely to building a career across broking, consulting, project management, and ultimately founding one of the most recognised communities for women in insurance. She

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52:48

099: Breaking Gender Myths and Barriers at Work with...

100 Women in Insurance ·

2026/05/21

SummaryIn this episode, Sandra speaks with Dr Abbey Atkinson and Emma Eccles about breaking gender myths and barriers at work, and why many of the conversations around women’s careers still feel surprisingly familiar. Together, they explore the hidden assumptions that continue to shape progression in corporate environments. Emma shares her journey of becoming one of the first part-time partners, challenging the idea that flexibility means reduced ambition or lower value. She reflects on the

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51:28

098: The career advice that we all need to talk about...

100 Women in Insurance ·

2026/05/07

SummaryIn this episode, Sandra speaks with Lindsay Davies about the kind of career advice that is often shared quietly, but rarely said out loud. Lindsay reflects on her 30-year career in insurance, sharing how her journey was shaped not by perfect planning, but by consistent action, visibility, and a willingness to keep moving forward, even when the timing did not feel ideal. Together, they unpack a conversation many women face early in their careers. The question of whether to slow down in

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42:43

097: How to build career opportunities before they...

100 Women in Insurance ·

2026/04/30

Thank you to BCH for sponsoring this episode.Summary In this episode, Sandra speaks with Becs and Charlotte, co-chairs of GIN, about how career opportunities are often created long before a role is ever advertised, and what that means for how we show up at work today. Sandra, Becs and Charlotte unpack how to build that visibility in a way that feels natural, not forced. How to articulate your value without ego, and why networking is less about events and more about consistent, meaningful

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48:50

096: How to Move Forward in Your Career Without...

100 Women in Insurance ·

2026/04/23

Thank you to BCH for sponsoring this episode.Summary In this episode, Sandra speaks with Mandy Hunt about what it really takes to move forward in your career when you don’t feel ready. Mandy shares her journey through the insurance industry, reflecting on the moments where she chose to step outside of her comfort zone, even when confidence had not yet caught up. Her story is a reminder that progression is rarely about having everything figured out, and more often about being willing to take the

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45:52

095_Are you waiting to feel ready or will you put...

100 Women in Insurance ·

2026/03/19

SummaryThank you to BCH for sponsoring this episode. In this episode, Sandra speaks with Caroline Wagstaff, about accidental careers, bold decisions, and why putting yourself forward often matters more than feeling ready. Caroline shares her journey into insurance from a marketing background, describing it as a mix of choice and serendipity. From building her own successful business to stepping into one of the most influential leadership roles in the market, her career is a reminder that not every

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43:05

094: Why are women still hesitating to talk about...

100 Women in Insurance ·

2026/02/27

SummaryThank you to BCH for sponsoring this episode. In this episode, Sandra speaks with Zoe Davenport, Head of Customer and Brand at BCH, about the question many women still quietly navigate: Why are women still hesitating to talk about ambition and family at work? Zoe shares her unexpected journey into insurance, from qualifying as a quantity surveyor during the 2009 financial crisis to building a 14-year career that evolved from surveying into marketing and customer leadership. Her story is a

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44:34

093_We found the reason why women are not reaching...

100 Women in Insurance ·

2026/02/19

100 Women in Insurance Summit 26th March 2026A day and evening event to celebrate 100th podcast episode. Expect plenty of learning, networking and celebrating opportunities. Get your tickets here. Thanks to this episode sponsor Avencia Talent Solutions In this episode, Sandra Lewin speaks with Liz Charlesworth, Managing Partner at Avencia Talent Solutions , about accidental exposure, intentional visibility, and why assumptions are quietly holding female talent back. Together, they unpack what

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56:11

092: How do you achieve the “Impossible” when you...

100 Women in Insurance ·

2026/02/12

100 Women in Insurance Summit 26th March 2026A day and evening event to celebrate 100th podcast episode. Expect plenty of learning, networking and celebrating opportunities. Get your tickets here. Thanks to this episode sponsor AdvantageGo. Summary In this episode, Sandra speaks with Kirat Kaur Nandra about what it really means to take up space in rooms you were never expected to enter. Kirat shares how she fell into insurance by accident and how that unexpected start turned into a successful

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36:09

090: Why the ‘Perfect Moment’ Never Comes (and What...

100 Women in Insurance ·

2026/02/05

100 Women in Insurance Summit 26th March 2026A day and evening event to celebrate 100th podcast episode. Expect plenty of learning, networking and celebrating opportunities. Get your tickets here. Summary In this episode, Sandra speaks with Donna Robertson about what it really means to trust yourself when the timing feels inconvenient and the decision is uncomfortable. Donna shares a moment many women will recognise. On paper, everything looked great. Seniority, experience, strong results. But

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