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Diversity leader & former Lloyd's CEO

Inga Beale

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Transform workplace diversity with Dame Inga Beale, speaker and former Lloyd's of London CEO. Inga works with organisations to drive inclusive leadership and gender equality, delivering pioneering insights recognised by OUTstanding & FT Leading LGBT executive power list.

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First female CEO of Lloyd's of London
Founded the international Insurance Supper Club
Top of OUTstanding & FT Leading LGBT executive power list

Dame Inga Beale, the former CEO of Lloyd's of London, is a prominent figure in the global insurance and reinsurance market and a strong advocate for workplace equality. As a British businesswoman, she has made significant contributions to her industry and continues to inspire others through her work as a keynote speaker. In 2013, Dame Inga made history by becoming the first female CEO of Lloyd's of London, a prestigious position in a business that has operated for over 328 years. This achievement marked a revolutionary milestone in the journey towards gender equality. The same year, she established the International Insurance Supper Club, a platform for leading female executives. Inga Beale is a member of the LGBT community and has contributed to the feminist movement. She has also worked to create an inclusive and diverse working environment within insurance companies. In 2012, she launched the Pride@Lloyds network internally to promote inclusivity and diversity. Her efforts were recognized in 2015 when she became the first woman and openly bisexual person to be named at the top of the OUTstanding & FT Leading LGBT executive power list. Dame Inga's expertise extends beyond her professional achievements. She can engage in in-depth discussions on various topics, including politics, business, finance, diversity, and inclusivity. With her wealth of knowledge and experience, she is an excellent choice as a speaker for corporate events or functions.

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Modernising Tradition

A journey of cultural and technological change, Lloyd’s of London, a British institution rooted in marine insurance, was founded in 1688. Some of its practices hadn’t changed over hundreds of years, but it needed to modernise to keep up with today’s technological world. As the CEO hired to do this massive transformation, Dame Inga Beale tells her story of the cultural and technological changes required to bring this great institution into the modern age. Attendees will learn strategies for successfully transforming any business.

Changing Risk Landscape

Across the world, society, businesses, and governments are confronted with enormous changes and challenges, all of which present risks—both new and old. Dame Inga Beale explores the threat of the climate crisis to business, the rise of cybercrime exposing vulnerabilities, and how to form strategies in the current climate of geopolitical change. Attendees will learn how to think about and address the latest risk trends.

Creating An Inclusive Workplace

Breaking through several glass ceilings and addressing taboo topics, Dame Inga Beale talks about how to build an environment where people from all walks of life feel valued and can thrive at work. Driven by her personal purpose to empower women in business and her varied career that has taken her to many different countries, she shares lessons learned along the way. Attendees will better understand how they can create their own inclusive workplace.

Why we recommend booking Dame Inga

Dame Inga offers your team insights from a trailblazing leader in diversity and business innovation. Her experience in transforming traditional industries into inclusive spaces inspires actionable change, enriching your corporate culture and driving forward-thinking strategies in leadership and global market adaptation.

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She was truly inspirational to listen to and gave such great perspective and personal stories.

Haymarket Media Group, Haymarket Media Group

Excellent - presented well and addressed every topic we asked for. The audience really valued the session.

Informa Connect

The group really enjoyed having Dame Inga with us & found her keynote very impactful -- thank you for your support in making that all happen successfully

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Inga Beale specialises in discussing insurance, workplace equality, inclusive leadership and more.

What is Inga Beale's speaking style like?

Dame Inga delivers inspiring, impactful sessions, blending personal stories with expert insight. Audiences value her engaging style, clear communication, and ability to address key topics with professionalism and warmth.

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