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We are delighted to share the 11th episode of the SHE Talks podcast, presented by the Beazley SHE Network, just in time to kick off Women's History Month. Join our host, Gaby Martineau and special guests Melanie Carter, Denis Panariti, and Tammi Bedolla as they spotlight the first Black female principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland.

  Topics and questions discussed in this podcasts include:

• How important is it to have advocates and allies coaching you in your career journey?
• What does it really take to “get ahead” for someone who is ambitious about their own career trajectory?
• Our discussion panel's experiences with ballet as an art form and entertainment, and which of us might have taken dance classes growing up?

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Welcome to the 10th episode of the SHE Talks podcast, presented by the Beazley SHE Network. Join our host, Gaby Martineau and special guests Stefan Versluis, Jennifer Brasfield, and Lindsay Shipper as they spotlight Elsie Eaves, a woman of many “firsts” including being the first woman admitted to full membership in the American Society of Civil Engineers.

  Topics and questions discussed in this podcasts include:

• Elsie was all about “firsts”. She was an innovator, a pioneer, and a go-getter when it came to her career. She pivoted when things seemed less than ideal for her, and ended up really making a name for herself in the process. What message do you think young insurance professionals should take from Elsie’s tale of “firsts”?
• Engineering was (and still is) not a very female-heavy industry. What sort of trials do you think Elsie was up against while making her way in the male dominated Engineering world?
• Sounds like Elsie was passionate about Engineering from a very young age. However, not everyone has that luxury. Many professionals pivot mid-career. Have any of you pivoted career-wise? If so, what’s your best advice to navigate a focus shift later in your career?

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Welcome to the 9th episode of the SHE Talks podcast, presented by the Beazley SHE Network. Join our host, Gaby Martineau and special guests Kate Flintoft, Jessica Schappell, and Charlotte Allen as they discuss a record-breaking female aviator whose international fame improved public acceptance of aviation and paved the way for other women in aviation, Amelia Earhart.

  Topics and questions discussed in this podcasts include:

• Some young people purchase their first car at 25…Amelia purchased her first PLANE! She also set the women’s altitude record in 1922, only two years after the 19th amendment granted women the right to vote. How do you think her male or female colleagues, neighbors, and friends might have reacted to her rise at such a young age? Would this garner that same reaction today?
• As we often see in women’s history, Amelia was provided an opportunity by a male ally, George Putnam, who “discovered” her and opened doors to help her succeed. In today’s society, how has male allyship changed or stayed the same with regard to women’s advancement in the workplace?
• Overall, Amelia was a young professional. She was an adventurer and a pioneer, but she was also very young, and unfortunately did not have the chance to reflect on her youth, as we do. If you could tell your younger self one thing regarding your career journey, what would it be?

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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 network, I wonder if you could talk to us about the pros and cons of returning to work after having a child? Serena fought for some rules to change and was able to successfully make things a little better for mothers returning to the sport. Do you think there are similarities between the sporting world and the corporate world with regard to maternity leave?
• Tope, as a chair of our RACE network, I’m hoping you can weigh in. Did Serena and her sister Venus inspire you growing up? How so?
• Last but not least, do we have any tennis players in the group? Do you think you could go up against Serena or Venus?

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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?

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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 market
• How to clarify and communicate cyber war coverage and exclusions
• How to manage systemic risk and develop a cyber catastrophe market
• How to leverage capital markets and alternative risk transfer solutions, such as our cyber cat bond - Cairney

This 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.

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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 at that time?
• Do you think Lizzie would have been able to create this board game in today’s economy? How would it be received?
• Have you ever played Monopoly? Do you like it? Why or why not?

Our Beazley SHE (Successful, High Potential, Empowered women in Insurance) network, is pivotal in supporting our gender initiatives. They support women internally and externally within the industry and provide opportunities for personal and professional development. The Beazley SHE network is open to everyone, regardless of gender, across the business. 

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