Empower Talks - Insurance Careers

By Samantha Ridgewell

Empower Talks is the podcast where we discuss insurance careers with professionals from across the industry brought to you by Empower Development https://empowerdevelopment.co.uk/

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The podcast currently has 43 episodes available.

Empower Talks - Insurance Careers episodes:

October 03, 2022 Paolo Cuomo - Innovation and Change
Sam talks to Insurance Innovator Paolo Cuomo about his journey from management consultant to his role working with the Analytics & Advisory Team at Gallagher Re.

Sam and Paolo first met at The Worshipful Company of Insurers (WCI) and discuss the philanthropic possibilities presented by the organisation, specifically Paolo’s association with iWIN – The insurance women's inclusivity network.

Paolo shares his insights on the future of the London Markets and the importance, and challenges, of implementing innovative technology in the Insurance Market as a whole.

RELATED LINKS
You can get in touch with Paolo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolocuomo/
The Worshipful Company of Insurers: https://www.wci.org.uk/
iWIN – The insurance women's inclusivity network: https://www.iwin-wci.co.uk/
InsTech London: https://www.instech.co/
City Quantum Summit: http://www.robinsonhambro.com/city-quantum-summit

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53min
July 24, 2022 Nick Dunlop, Managing Director at Willis Towers Watson
With 40 years in the market, Nick is a true industry veteran. In this podcast, Sam and Nick have a wide-ranging conversation covering topics such as the role of insurance as an enabler of businesses, how to forge a career in ESG and why the decline of paper bundles might have contributed to a rise in gym memberships for the city's brokers! Sam and Nick also discuss the Worshipful Company of Insurers (WCI). As incoming Master, Nick gives us an insight into what the WCI is, the work it does, its role in The City and the various perks of becoming a member. For more information about the WCI visit www.wci.org.uk. You can connect with Nick on LinkedIn here: www.linkedin.com/in/nick-dunlop-67656b12
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50min
July 11, 2022 Nick Kirk, Insurance CEO & Global Opportunities
In this podcast, we're delighted to be joined by Nick Kirk. Nick has lived and worked on three continents during his long and eventful Insurance career and now serves as a non-executive director for two insurance companies in London. During this conversation, Nick shares insights and advice from his experience moving from office junior to CEO (via a number of roles and countries!) as well as how to make it easier for the perfect career opportunity to find you as opposed to the other way around.
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1h 4min
June 26, 2022 Lydia Clarke - Gen Z in Insurance
In this podcast, Sam catches up with Lydia, a graduate at Allianz. Lydia gives us an insight into insurance careers from the perspective of someone applying for graduate roles in the market. They discuss the impressions employers can make during (and even before!) the recruitment process as well as the benefit of placement years to organisations and individuals alike. Finally, they talk about learning cultures and what they say when people ask them where they learned something they got from TikTok.
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53min
June 19, 2022 Nick Kirk, Insurance CEO
In this podcast, we're delighted to be joined by Nick Kirk. Nick has lived and worked on three continents during his long and eventful Insurance career and now serves as a non-executive director for two insurance companies in London. During this conversation with Sam, Nick shares insights and advice from his experience moving from office junior to CEO (via a number of roles and countries!) as well as how to make it easier for the perfect career opportunity to find you as opposed to the other way around.
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June 12, 2022 Lydia Clarke, a graduate at Allianz
In this podcast, Sam catches up with Lydia, a graduate at Allianz. Lydia gives us an insight into insurance careers from the perspective of someone applying for graduate roles in the market. They discuss the impressions employers can make during (and even before!) the recruitment process as well as the benefit of placement years to organisations and individuals alike. Finally, they talk about learning cultures and what they say when people ask them where they learned something they got from TikTok.
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53min
June 05, 2022 Nick Dunlop, Managing Director at Willis Towers Watson
With 40 years in the market, Nick is a true industry veteran. In this podcast, Sam and Nick have a wide-ranging conversation covering topics such as the role of insurance as an enabler of businesses, how to forge a career in ESG, and why the decline of paper bundles might have contributed to a rise in gym memberships for the city's brokers! Sam and Nick also discuss the Worshipful Company of Insurers (WCI). As incoming Master, Nick gives us an insight into what the WCI is, the work it does, its role in The City, and the various perks of becoming a member.

For more information about the WCI visit www.wci.org.uk. You can connect with Nick on LinkedIn here: www.linkedin.com/in/nick-dunlop-67656b12

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50min
May 29, 2022 Roger Oldham - Why London Markets Are People Markets
In this podcast, Roger Oldham, Managing Director at London Market Forums talks to us through his fascinating career, from his first job offer in insurance and moving to London from a regional office, through to why he founded London Market Forums (LMF) and how LMF is continuing to evolve since the pandemic. Roger is a true leader in the industry and this was recognised at the 2022 Market People Awards where Roger won an award for his 'outstanding contribution' to the market. If anyone is unfamiliar with the LMF and the work they do, we recommend checking out their website (www.lmforums.com) where you can sign up for their free membership and start attending some of their brilliant educational and networking events.
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1h 11min
May 23, 2022 Caroline Wagstaff - Taking Insurance to the House of Lords
On this Empower Talks, we are joined by Caroline Wagstaff, CEO for the London Market Group. Caroline who has been in the financial services market for 25 years tells us about her experience working for the LMG, what she has learned over the last 12 months and how she handled addressing the House of Lords! Caroline shares the strategies she uses to tap into the young talent pool, the benefits of choosing insurance as a career path, and how we can all help to spread the word about insurance as a career destination.

London Insurance Life (londoninsurancelife-lmg.com)

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43min
April 03, 2022 Emma Ackers, Learning Specialist at Empower Development
This Empower Talks episode features our very own Emma Ackers – A Learning Specialist here at Empower Development.
Emma will be talking to us about her journey into insurance, the various roles she has had within the industry and how she got into her current role with us. Emma will also be giving advice on how to gain exposure within your workplace and how to enhance your career.

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31min

FAQs about Empower Talks - Insurance Careers:

How many episodes does Empower Talks - Insurance Careers have?

The podcast currently has 43 episodes available.