Arthur, a leading search and recruitment consultancy in insurance and an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, proudly announces its sponsorship of the 100 Women in Insurance podcast series with Sandra Lewin, a successful insurance professional who started her career as a broker. As part of its commitment to promoting gender equality in the workplace, Arthur will sponsor seven consecutive episodes, each spotlighting and celebrating the career journeys of different women in the insurance industry.
The 100 Women in Insurance podcast series, hosted by Sandra Lewin, serves as a platform to share and celebrate stories of women in insurance, showcasing the variety of roles available in the industry and a wealth of careers advice to inspire, empower, and retain diverse talent in the industry. These seven episodes will provide valuable perspectives from women about their career experiences, and achieving the career journeys they desired in the insurance sector.
“Our partnership with 100 Women in Insurance reflects Arthur’s core values of diversity and inclusion,” said Daniel Faulkner, CEO at Arthur. “By sponsoring these podcast episodes, we aim to amplify the voices of women in insurance and inspire other women to carve out the career they want, as well as empower employers to embrace diversity and inclusion within their organisations.”
The sponsorship aligns with Arthur’s DEI strategy and supports the company’s dedication to fostering an inclusive workplace culture. By showcasing the stories of women who have thrived in the insurance industry, Arthur hopes to inspire future generations of diverse talent both internally at Arthur and across the companies that we partner with to recruit talent into their organisations.
The partnership encapsulates this year’s International Women’s Day campaign theme of #InspireInclusion by promoting and celebrating women in insurance.
The first episode sponsored by Arthur will premiere in April. To tune in to the 100 Women in Insurance podcast series and discover the inspiring journeys of these remarkable women, visit 100womenininsurance.com. Connect with us on our social media channels to keep any eye out for the upcoming episodes.
Episodes
Episode 1: Strategies for a successful career in insurance with Vicki Filer
In this episode, Vicki Filer, our Divisional Director for Underwriting, Broking and Claims specialism, joins host Sandra Lewin to share her remarkable journey in the insurance industry and recruitment. Vicki shares invaluable insights on navigating your career, the importance of cultivating relationships with recruiters, and much more.
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In this episode, Tammy Richardson, Managing Director, European Regional Leader, Insurance Consulting and Technology at WTW, joins host Sandra Lewin to share her inspiring journey from her early career in consumer finance in North Carolina to moving to the UK to lead teams and accelerating business development across different markets. From seizing unexpected opportunities to strategic moves, Tammy’s story is one of resilience, grit, and inspiration.
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In this episode, Sima Ruparelia, Chief Actuarial and Risk Officer at PartnerRe, joins host Sandra Lewin to share the importance of research and seeking advice from your network when exploring your next role and opportunities for personal growth and unique experiences in the insurance industry.
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Episode 4: Top networking tips for saving time and maximising your connections with Gemma Lines
In this episode, Gemma Lines, Chief People Officer at MS Amlin, shares her squiggly career journey – from banking to insurance and marketing to HR – with host Sandra Lewin. Gemma also highlights the importance of finding what energises you and why playing to your strengths will help you achieve happiness throughout your career.
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Episode 5: Navigating international insurance careers with Catherine Farnworth
In this episode, Catherine Farnworth, Chief Actuary for UK and Europe at DUAL Group, shares her journey as an ‘insurance nomad’ with host Sandra Lewin. Catherine discusses the benefits and challenges of working in various countries and emphasises the importance of building genuine relationships in the insurance industry as a leader.
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Episode 6: Navigating maternity leave, strategic career planning and no spam networking with Susan Andrew
In this episode, Susan Andrew, Operations Director at Brit, joins Sandra Lewin to share her career journey, successfully switching from a regulatory compliance career to operations in insurance. Susan provides invaluable insights into managing and growing a fulfilling career to navigating maternity leave, as well as mastering the power of authentic networking.
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