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100 Women in Insurance
This Podcast’s mission is to interview 100 women in the insurance profession, showcase the variety of roles available in the industry, share top career tips and make insurance career choices, not chance. Host Sandra Lewin and her guests share their stories and tips in each episode, hoping to inspire other women to take control of their lives and careers.
Episodes
100 Women in Insurance114: How to stop overthinking work and start enjoying life outside it with Lisa Slade
Summary How do you care deeply about your work without letting it take over your life? In this honest and thought-provoking conversation, Sandra is joined by…
100 Women in Insurance113: You don’t need a perfect plan to have a successful career with Tendai Hove
Summary In this episode of the 100 Women in Insurance podcast, Laura is joined by Tendai Hove for an open and inspiring conversation about confidence…
100 Women in Insurance112: Finding your voice, building confidence & creating your own path with Kirsteen Young
Summary Kirsteen Young shares a career journey that moved from law into insurance and healthcare claims. She talks about recognising what she was good at…
100 Women in Insurance111: Your next chapter starts with what you know: Seeing your skills in a new light with Kirstin Duffield
Summary In this episode, Kirstin Duffield reflects on moving into a new chapter after more than 30 years in the insurance market, and why reinvention is not…
100 Women in Insurance109: What could you achieve if you focused on your strengths, not your gaps? with Charlotte Halkett
Summary In this episode, Sandra Lewin speaks with Charlotte Halkett, about transferable skills, career opportunities, feedback and the importance of knowing…
100 Women in Insurance110: If there isn’t space, make it: Breaking barriers and finding your place with Kacey-Angel Anderson
Summary In 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…
100 Women in Insurance108: More than a hire: Redundancy, resilience & rebuilding confidence with Shanika-Marie John
Summary In this episode, Laura speaks with Shanika-Marie, about what really happens behind the scenes of recruitment, and what happens when your own career…
100 Women in Insurance107: How to say yes before you feel ready with Hannah Connolly
Summary What 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…
100 Women in Insurance106: The biggest myth about being professional at work wiht Manja Kollmann
Summary In this episode, Sandra Lewin speaks with Manja Kollmann about one of the biggest misconceptions many professionals still believe: that being…
100 Women in Insurance105: The leadership advice every woman needs to hear with Laura Hancock
Summary In this episode, Laura Witcher speaks with Laura Hancock, about the leadership lessons she wishes every woman heard earlier in her career. Laura shares…
100 Women in Insurance104: What does it take to build an international career with Rajah Steede
Summary In this episode, Sandra Lewin speaks with Rajah Steede about what it really takes to build an international career, and why the opportunities you dream…
100 Women in Insurance103: Are you building the career you want or just hoping it happens? with Martina Manganelli Marina
Summary In this episode, Laura speaks with Martina Manganelli, about whether we are intentionally building the careers we want or simply hoping they happen…
100 Women in Insurance102: How do you trust the process when you can't see the finish line?
Summary Thank you, Markel International, for sponsoring this episode. In this episode, Sandra speaks with Alice Hawker, Assistant Underwriter at Markel. Alice…
100 Women in Insurance101: How do you stand out without feeling like you are showing off? with Georgie Simister
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…
100 Women in Insurance100: Sandra’s story, journey and plans beyond 100th episode
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…
100 Women in Insurance099: Breaking Gender Myths and Barriers at Work with Emma Eccles and Dr Abbey Atkinson
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…
100 Women in Insurance098: The career advice that we all need to talk about with Lindsey Davies
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…
100 Women in Insurance097: How to build career opportunities before they are even advertised with Becs Smith and Charlotte Kleeman
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…
100 Women in Insurance096: How to Move Forward in Your Career Without Feeling Ready with Mandy Hunt
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…
100 Women in Insurance095_Are you waiting to feel ready or will you put yourself forward anyway? with Caroline Wagstaff
Summary Thank you to BCH for sponsoring this episode. In this episode, Sandra speaks with Caroline Wagstaff, about accidental careers, bold decisions, and why…
100 Women in Insurance094: Why are women still hesitating to talk about ambition and family at work? with Zoe Davenport
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…
100 Women in Insurance093_We found the reason why women are not reaching senior roles (and is it not lack of confidence) with Elizabeth Charlesworth
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…
100 Women in Insurance092: How do you achieve the “Impossible” when you were never meant to be there with Kirat Kaur Nandra
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…
100 Women in Insurance091: Why the ‘Perfect Moment’ Never Comes (and What to Do Instead) with Donna Robertson
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…
100 Women in Insurance090: What do you do when the career you built no longer feels right with Katherine Bryant
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…
100 Women in Insurance089: What could you achieve if you stopped downplaying your ambition with Allia Khan
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…
100 Women in Insurance088: What if the opportunity you think you missed is still waiting for you with Rebecca Apps
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…
100 Women in Insurance087: How do you turn complex risk into a career you love with Catrin Townsend
Summary In this episode, Sandra speaks with Catrin Townsend about making actuarial work accessible, navigating career pivots with purpose, and building…
100 Women in Insurance086: Underwrite Your Career: From London to Bermuda with Hannah Greenwood
This episode is sponsored by Fidelis Insurance Group Summary In this episode, Sandra speaks with Hannah Greenwood, Group Chief of Staff and Chief Underwriting…
100 Women in Insurance085: How to Achieve the Career You Want, Not the One You Need with Rebecca Fuller
This episode is sponsored by Full Circle Communications. Summary In this episode, Sandra Lewin speaks with Rebecca Fuller, about choosing the career you want…
100 Women in Insurance084: Your reputation travels faster than you do, so how do you protect it? with Kelly Nwankwo
Summary In this episode, Sandra speaks with Kelly Nwankwo about belonging, curiosity, and the power of reputation in building a meaningful career. Kelly…
100 Women in Insurance083: Why Haven’t We Achieved Gender Equality Yet with Abbey Atkinson
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…
100 Women in Insurance082: The One Rule You Should Never Break in the Insurance Industry with Jacqueline Sinclair
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…
100 Women in Insurance081: Four Words That Will Change Your Career with Lesley Charteris
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…
100 Women in Insurance080: Work hard, be seen and gain confidence to change your career journey with Maria V. Amelio
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…
100 Women in Insurance079: How to have difficult conversations at work with Crystal Riley
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…
100 Women in Insurance078: How to say yes when fear holds you back: from career in insurance to a racecourse
This episode is sponsored by Markel International. Summary In this episode, Sandra is joined by Sophie Forsyth and Philippa Hartrick-Morris, colleagues at…
100 Women in Insurance077: Don’t outsource your career, live event recording with Sam Tymms
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…
100 Women in Insurance076: It’s never too late: career change, purpose and sustainability with Cristina Galindo
Summary In this episode, Sandra is joined by Cristina Galindo for a thoughtful conversation on career transitions, sustainability, and the changing world of…
100 Women in Insurance075: Map Your Next Move: Navigating Your Insurance Career with Confidence
This episode is sponsored by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). Summary In this episode, Sandra is joined by Vanessa Riboloni, Professional Capabilities…
100 Women in Insurance074:There’s always a story to be told: PR, mental health & belonging in insurance with Kirsty Plank
This episode is sponsored by Full Circle Communications. ⚠️ Content note This episode includes open reflections on mental health, including anxiety…
100 Women in Insurance073: How to make networking fun with Suzy Berry
Grab a 'Coffee with Sandra' on a fortnightly basis by signing up for her fortnightly newsletter and staying up to date on all 100WII news, Sandra's…
100 Women in Insurance072: Redefining Leadership with Donna Scully
Grab a 'Coffee with Sandra' on a fortnightly basis by signing up for her fortnightly newsletter and staying up to date on all 100WII news, Sandra's…
100 Women in Insurance071: An honest conversation with the founder of @insurancewomen instagram account
Grab a 'Coffee with Sandra' on a fortnightly basis by signing up for her fortnightly newsletter and staying up to date on all 100WII news, Sandra's…
100 Women in Insurance070: The Power of Kindness in Leadership with Sheila Cameron
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100 Women in Insurance069: Career pivot is possible at any time, from yoga to corporate with Gillie Fairbrother.
Grab a 'Coffee with Sandra' on a fortnightly basis by signing up for her fortnightly newsletter and staying up to date on all 100WII news, Sandra's…
100 Women in Insurance068: How to make the most of your career with Romany O’Malley
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100 Women in Insurance067: A Personal Journey through career, cancer and parenthood with Katie Brickell
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100 Women in Insurance066: Hard work does pay off with Kate Albert
Grab a 'Coffee with Sandra' on a fortnightly basis by signing up for her fortnightly newsletter and staying up to date on all 100WII news, Sandra's…
100 Women in Insurance065: From Mail Room to Boardroom: Karen Hogg's Journey
In this episode Karen Hogg shares her inspiring journey from starting in the insurance industry as a 16 years old, to becoming the Chief Operations Officer at…
100 Women in Insurance064: The Future of Insurance Careers: 2045 predictions with Natalie S and Eleana S
This episode is sponsored by Apollo. Summary In this episode, Sandra is joined by Eleana and Natalie, as they discuss the challenges about promoting insurance…
100 Women in Insurance063: The Power of Small Steps, Identity and Story Sharing in your Career with Tope Akindoyin
Join our fortnightly newsletter to stay up to date on all 100 Women In Insurance. Summary In this episode of the 100 Women in Insurance podcast, Sandra and…
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062: Recruitment is much more than job description with Michelle Ansell
Summary In this episode of the 100 Women in Insurance podcast, host Sandra is joined by Michelle Ansell, an executive search and recruitment consultancy. They…
100 Women in Insurance061: The Energy of Success, Chakras and Corporate Dynamics with Ingrid Woodward
Summary In this episode of 100 Women in Insurance, Sandra interviews Ingrid Woodward, who shares her journey from the insurance industry to becoming a coach…
100 Women in InsuranceBonus: Three questions I get asked and 2025 plans
In this bonus solo episode, Sandra Lewin shares her experiences with 100 Women in Insurance so far, including the three questions she frequently receives. She…
100 Women in Insurance060: Making the most of career opportunities with Heather McKenna
This episode is sponsored by Fidelis Insurance Group. Summary In this episode Heather McKenna, the UK CFO for Fidelis Insurance Group, shares her inspiring…
100 Women in Insurance059: Proactive approach to career opportunities with Katy Simpson
Summary This episode is sponsored by IMS. In this episode of the 100 Women in Insurance podcast, host Sandra speaks with Katy Simpson, about her squiggly…
100 Women in Insurance058: Creating a successful flexible working culture with Taryn McHarg
Summary This episode is sponsored by Apollo. In this episode of the 100 Women in Insurance podcast, Taryn McHarg, the group CFO at Apollo, shares her journey…
100 Women in Insurance057: Honest conversation about inclusion at work with Teniola Tijani
This episode is sponsored by Send. Summary In this episode of the 100 Women in Insurance podcast, Sandra Lewin is joined by Teniola Tijani who shares her…
100 Women in Insurance056: Embracing transferable skills in career progression with Melody Linden-Stanford
This episode is sponsored by Send. Summary In this episode Melody Linden-Stanford shares her unique journey into the insurance industry, discussing her…