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Welcome to the 8th episode of the SHE Talks podcast, presented by the Beazley SHE Network. Join our host, Gabriela Martineau and special guests Lucy Straker, Tope Akindoyin, and Tresslyn Shipley as they discuss an American tennis player and Olympian who revolutionized women's tennis and won more Grand Slam titles than any other woman or man during the open era, Serena Williams.  Topics and questions discussed in this podcasts are:Any particular topics that resonate with you from Serena’s story?Talk about sibling rivalry, Serena and Venus played together and also competed as rivals, with Serena winning many matches against her older sister along the way. Do you think going up against a sibling would make it easier or harder to do your best?How do you feel about the strictness of Serena’s father growing up? He helped them pioneer their way into record-breaking success at a young age, but do you think it was the right way to get them there?Let’s talk motherhood. Lucy, as a chair of Beazley’s Families networ

Beazley SHE is proud to present a special episode of SHE Talks in honor of Women's History Month. Join special guests Chris LaSala and Liz Ashford as they discuss the world-famous tennis player and women's rights advocate Billie Jean King.Topics and questions discussed in this podcasts are:Any particular topics that resonate or inspire you from Billie Jean’s story?Pursuing a meaningful career in a male-dominated industry is the story of many influential women in history. What makes Billie Jean stand out from other female success stories?Billie Jean has attributed some of her career’s success to men in tennis, even though she was fighting for women’s equality. How do you think male allies can positively affect a woman’s career in the long run, even if you are technically competing for the same recognition?Have you seen the film Battle of the Sexes? If so, did the film contribute to any of your opinions today?Are you a tennis player or fan? Have you ever been to Wimbledon?Support the show

Welcome to the 6th episode of the SHE Talks podcast, presented by the Beazley SHE Network. Join our host, Gabriela Martineau, as she delves into the remarkable career of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, America's first female cryptanalyst. Alongside the dynamic trio of Kyle Sawdey, Hope Cuff, and Sarah Lamberg, they unravel Friedman's pioneering work in codebreaking, guiding the nation through pivotal 20th Century moments. From decrypting Shakespeare's plays to cracking codes during World War I, Prohibition, and World War II with just pencil and paper, Friedman's overlooked contributions have set the stage for generations of codebreakers. Tune in for a captivating exploration of history and cryptic triumphs.Support the show

To round off our activities for this year, the network has launched a podcast spotlighting the stories of four of our Black female colleagues – taking a deeper dive into their heritage and how this has influenced their careers. Hear from Mary Otusile, Shamiso Chimbo, Shenade Hillman and Mary Onoja as they share their diverse experiences, careers and life as Women of Colour in the UK workforce. Support the show

The fifth episode of our SHE Talks podcast brought to you by the Beazley SHE network dives into the incredible life of Mathematician and NASA employee, Katherine Johnson. In this episode, our host, Gabriela Martineau joins Kevin Drews, Bolanle Akinrimisi, and Sydonie Williams to discuss one of the brilliant minds behind the first space flight and many other NASA firsts. Support the show

In this podcast episode by The Voice of Insurance, you will hear from our Global Head of Cyber Risk, Paul Bantick, sharing insights and perspectives on the current state and future direction of the cyber insurance market.Paul Bantick discusses some of the key topics and challenges that cyber underwriters are facing today, such as:How to maintain rate discipline and profitability in a competitive marketHow to clarify and communicate cyber war coverage and exclusionsHow to manage systemic risk and develop a cyber catastrophe marketHow to leverage capital markets and alternative risk transfer solutions, such as our cyber cat bond - CairneyThis podcast episode by Voice of Insurance is a must-listen for anyone interested in cyber insurance. You will get a comprehensive update on the most exciting class of business in the insurance world.Support the show

Welcome to the forth episode of our SHE Talks podcast a captivating discussion hosted by Gaby Martineau. Join us as we dive into the intriguing story of Elizabeth J. Magie Phillips, the brilliant mind behind the iconic Monopoly game.In this episode, Gaby is joined by Julia Mattucci,  Dan DeAlmeida and Laura Ferguson. Together, they embark on a journey through time and unravel the mysteries surrounding Lizzie Magie's life and her groundbreaking invention.Topics and questions discussed in this podcasts are:Any particular topics that resonate or inspire you from Lizzie’s story?Lizzie was a pioneer in her own time with multiple patents under her name, not an easy feat for a woman at that time in history. What do you think it took to be the “first” to achieve something like this at the time? What sort of pressure do you think she felt?Lizzie was unfortunately not credited for inventing Monopoly until present day. Do you think she should have fought harder to be credited? Was it even possible for her to fight

In the third episode of the Beazley SHE podcast, host Gaby Martineau is joined  Robin Horton, Wordings Attorney and Team Leader, Alessandro Lezzi, Head of International Cyber Risk and Lou Ann Layton, Group Head of Broker Relations and Marketing and also the executive sponsor for Beazley SHE. The focus of the episode is a discussion about Oprah Winfrey and her impact on the media industry, leadership, and philanthropy.Gaby starts the podcast by providing an overview of Oprah's incredible success story, highlighting key moments in her career and personal life. The guests then share their experiences, reflections and thoughts on Oprah, touching on topics such as her leadership style, mentorship approach, and her influence on the world.Topics and questions discussed in this podcasts are:Any particular topics that resonate or inspire you from Oprah’s story?What lessons can we take from how Oprah handled sexism and racism in these tough industries?Oprah has hit almost every major goal a women, or a human, coul

The second episode of our Beazley SHE podcast hosted by Gaby Martineau features a riveting discussion about the life and legacy of Muriel "Mickie" Siebert, a pioneer in the world of finance and the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange. Gaby is joined by three guests, Bethany Greenwood, Karina Varma, and Sunmi Hirata, each of whom brings a unique perspective and expertise to the conversation.Throughout the episode, the panel delves into Siebert's remarkable story, tracing her rise from humble beginnings to the upper echelons of Wall Street. They discuss the various obstacles and challenges Siebert faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry, and how she overcame them through sheer determination, hard work, and a relentless pursuit of her goals.The discussion also touches on Siebert's enduring legacy, which extends far beyond her own impressive achievements. The panelists explore how Siebert paved the way for other women in finance, and the impact she has had on the ind

Celebrating Women's History Month with Beazley SHE. Welcome to our special Women's Day podcast episode brought to you by Beazley SHE featuring Beth Diamond, Gaby Martineau, Mary-Kate Arnold and Jon Perry as they discuss the legendary country singer and songwriter, Dolly Parton.In this episode, our hosts dive deep into Dolly's life and career, exploring her journey to becoming one of the most beloved figures in music and pop culture. From her humble beginnings in rural Tennessee to her rise to superstardom, we explore the factors that shaped Dolly's unique persona and the impact she's had on generations of women.Our hosts discuss Dolly's music, from classic hits like "Jolene" and "9 to 5" to her more recent collaborations with artists like Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry. They also explore Dolly's philanthropic efforts, including her Imagination Library program, which provides free books to children in need.Throughout the episode, Beth, Mary-Kate, Jon Perry, an

Beazley Race presents the D&IQ podcast, an intersectional conversation with mental health professionals Dr. Keisha L. Harris and Dr. Betsy Stone on The Impact of the Pandemic on Mental Health for People of Colour.The podcast is an intersectional three-part series on how the pandemic has impacted mental health, work life balance, families and parenting.A New-Found Balance between Work and Home? (Episode 2) centers around professional life and careers impacted by the pandemic. The vast number of people in corporate sectors shifted to hybrid working. This conversation touches on the various themes of work-life balance, economic privilege, family time, codeswitching, efficiency at home vs. creativity and collaboration in the office.Support the show

Beazley Race presents the D&IQ podcast, an intersectional conversation with mental health professionals Dr. Keisha L. Harris and Dr. Betsy Stone on The Impact of the Pandemic on Mental Health for People of Colour.The podcast is an intersectional three-part series on how the pandemic has impacted mental health, work life balance, families and parenting.Healing Forward from Our Pandemic Blues (Episode 1) introduces Dr. Keisha Harris and Dr. Betsy Stone and provides an overview of their respective areas of study/ practice, and their current endeavors. The discussion begins with a focus on the pandemic's effect on mental health, including trends and changes that mental health professionals, and people in general, have been seeing and experiencing. Dr. Stone introduces the concept of "healing forward."Support the show

Beazley Race presents the D&IQ podcast, an intersectional conversation with mental health professionals Dr. Keisha L. Harris and Dr. Betsy Stone on The Impact of the Pandemic on Mental Health for People of Colour.The podcast is an intersectional three-part series on how the pandemic has impacted mental health, work life balance, families and parenting.Yikes – Parenting During the Pandemic (Episode 3) shifts to a discussion of how parenting and family dynamics were impacted by the pandemic. Dr. Stone and Dr. Harris discuss how parents were an underserved population prior the pandemic, and the pandemic resulted in a reassessment of values in many ways. They offer a greater insight into pandemic trends, such as high rates of women leaving the workforce, experiences of working moms and working fathers, and gender norms in households. Disparity in children and adolescents are also addressed. Support the show

As businesses and organizations around the globe navigate their way through the ever changing environment of pandemic related restrictions and the easing of those restrictions, there is much for them to consider with regards to inviting employees to return to the workplace. With both moral and legal obligations coming to the fore the associated risks can be interconnected and present in many forms. Here to shine a light specifically on control system breakdown, Jim Rizzo, US Executive Risk Underwriter at Beazley explains how the way we work has changed and how the pattern of risk has changed as well.Disclaimer: The information set forth in this podcast is intended as general risk management information it is made available with the understanding that Beasley does not render legal services or advice. It should not be construed or relied upon as legal advice and is not intended as a substitute for consultation with counsel, there may be specific issues under applicable law or related to the particular circumsta

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As businesses and organisations around the globe navigate their way through the ever-changing environment of pandemic-related restrictions and the easing of those restrictions, there is much for them to consider with regards to inviting employees to return to the workplace. With both moral and legal obligations coming to the fore, the associated risks can be interconnected and present in many forms. In this episode, Sandra Cole, International Cyber Claims Focus Group Leader at Beazley, joins our host to discuss cyber risks associated with hybrid working. This podcast was originally recorded in December 2021.Disclaimer: The information set forth in this podcast is intended as general risk management information. It is made available with the understanding that Beazley does not render legal services or advice. It should not be construed or relied upon as legal advice and is not intended as a substitute for consultation with counsel. There may be specific issues under applicable law, or related to the particular

In this episode our guests include Beazley’s preferred recall insurance consultants, Rick Brenner and Neal Cohen, of Product Safety Advisors, and they are joined by Professor of Business Information Technology at Virginia Tech University, Alan Abrahams. Rick, Neal and Alan discuss how machine learning can be applied to monitoring social media and other user generated content to effectively mine content to get ahead of risk and potentially, recalls.Support the show

This has been a torrid few months for many businesses that have had to navigate their way through many challenges, both created and magnified by the global pandemic. From completely halting normal business activities, to moving to remote working and managing employee issues. From furloughing staff to protecting their health and wellbeing, the world of work has completely changed in 2020. In this episode Beth Diamond, Beazley’s Group Head of Claims, discusses how companies have been dealing with this global shift and how it has been impacting insurance claims.Support the show

In this episode we move on to the next topic of our series, backups. Having backups that are properly planned, configured and tested it can really help you quickly recover from a ransomware incident, but there can be many challenges along the way. Our guest in this episode is Nathan Little from Tetra Defense.Support the show

In this episode we are focusing on specific vulnerabilities that often open the door to ransomware. By exploiting these vulnerabilities attackers can gain access to your system and steal data or target backups and deploy ransomware. The discussion is lead by Alex Ricardo, manager for cyber business development. Our guest today is Josh Sudbury of Lodestone Security.Support the show