100 Women in Insurance

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...

Summary In 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 mana...

Summary In 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,...

Summary In 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 unpa...

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 val...

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 progr...

Summary Thank 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 i...

Summary Thank 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 build...

100 Women in Insurance Summit 26th March 2026 A 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...

100 Women in Insurance Summit 26th March 2026 A 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 sha...

100 Women in Insurance Summit 26th March 2026 A 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...

100 Women in Insurance Summit 26th March 2026 A 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 Katherine Bryant, CEO of The Progress Partnership and founder of the Insurance Breakfast Club, about what happens when a career is going well on paper, but no...

In this episode, Sandra speaks with Allia Khan about what happens when you decide to treat your ideas as choices you are allowed to make, rather than chances that happen to you. Allia shares how she moved from a legal role in logistics into the Lloyd’s market, why she trusted her gut when everything felt unfamiliar and how insurance became a space for growth. She also talks about launching Mansion...

Summary In this episode, Sandra speaks with Rebecca Apps about what happens when you stop writing yourself off and decide to try. Rebecca shares how she fell into insurance by chance after leaving university, why a family-run brokerage shaped her career for nearly two decades and what finally pushed her to believe she could make a move she once thought was “too late”. They talk about the moment Co...

Summary In this episode, Sandra speaks with Catrin Townsend about making actuarial work accessible, navigating career pivots with purpose, and building confidence in a field that is often misunderstood from the outside. Catrin shares how a chance role at Lloyd’s sparked her interest in actuarial science, what pricing looked like when risks were printed on a mouse mat once a year, and how the rise...

This episode is sponsored by Fidelis Insurance Group Summary In this episode, Sandra speaks with Hannah Greenwood, Group Chief of Staff and Chief Underwriting Officer (Bermuda) at Fidelis Insurance Group, about how curiosity, courage and consistency shape a global career. Hannah shares how a Lloyd’s of London internship led her into insurance, how broking taught her the value of team culture and e...

This episode is sponsored by Full Circle Communications . Summary In this episode, Sandra Lewin speaks with Rebecca Fuller , about choosing the career you want, staying curious at senior level, and why courage comes before confidence. Rebecca shares how moving from fitness to insurance shaped her approach to leadership, why motherhood helped her step into bigger roles, and how knowing your strengt...

Summary In this episode, Sandra speaks with Kelly Nwankwo about belonging, curiosity, and the power of reputation in building a meaningful career. Kelly reflects on her twists and turns throughout her career, which were a combination of reflection, plan and openness to try. Her journey through broking, into consulting, and back to the market is a testimonial of how our careers can take unexpected...

Sign up to Coffee with Sandra to stay up to date with all things 100 Women in Insurance. Summary In this episode, Sandra Lewin speaks with Abbey Atkinson about what really holds women back from progressing into senior roles in insurance. The conversation goes beyond quick fixes or skills workshops and looks honestly at the systems, structures, and habits that still shape how organisations work. 🚨...

Sign up to Coffee with Sandra to stay up to date with all things 100 Women in Insurance. Summary In this episode, Sandra Lewin speaks with Jacqueline Sinclair about how careers can begin by chance, why integrity and connection matter more than ever, and how success evolves as we grow. Jacqueline shares how her first interview in London didn’t go quite as planned, but ultimately led to a rewarding...

Sign up to Coffee with Sandra to stay up to date with all things 100 Women in Insurance. Summary In this episode, Sandra speaks with Lesley Charteris, about why it’s never too late to start again, how to overcome fear, and the four words that can change the direction of your career: I can do it. Lesley shares her journey from industrial chemistry to 40 years in the London insurance market, before...

Sign up to Coffee with Sandra to stay up to date with all things 100 Women in Insurance. This episode is sponsored by MS Reinsurance . Summary In this episode, Sandra speaks with Maria V Amelio about what hard work really looks like, why confidence in your ability matters, and how visibility can change the course of a career. "Working hard and just saying ‘I’m so busy’ doesn’t necessarily mean you...

Sign up to Coffee with Sandra to stay up to date with all things 100 Women in Insurance. Summary In this episode, Sandra is joined by Crystal Riley, who entered the insurance industry by chance and has since built a successful career across underwriting, broking and claims. Crystal shares how exploring different roles helped her understand where she could thrive, and how feeling stuck prompted her...

This episode is sponsored by Markel International. Summary In this episode, Sandra is joined by Sophie Forsyth and Philippa Hartrick-Morris, colleagues at Markel and this year’s riders in the Markel Magnolia Cup, the UK’s most prestigious charity horse race. Held each summer at the Qatar Goodwood Festival, this all-female amateur race celebrates women leading in business, sport, fashion and media....

Sign up to Coffee with Sandra to stay up to date with all things 100 Women in Insurance. This episode is sponsored by RPC . Summary In this live recording from event at RPC FIG Network, Sandra is joined by Sam Tymms for a powerful and honest conversation about what it really means to own your career. Sam shares reflections from a career spanning regulation, advisory and governance, and speaks open...