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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?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.
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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 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.
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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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