Oct 27, 20261h 2mS2
In this episode of Beyond the Desk , Mark Thomas is joined by Crispin Marsland-Roberts, Chief Operating Officer at Hive Underwriters , the London Market MGA specialising in aviation, marine and political violence and...
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The Insurance Leadership Podcast! Hosted by Mark Thomas (and various guest hosts), one of the UK's leading senior appointments search executives, this podcast brings you exclusive interviews with the most influential names and brightest minds leading insurance globally. Each week, Mark dives deep into the career journeys, pivotal moments, success stories and resilience that have shaped the careers of these global insurance leaders. You will gain insights, inspiration, and insider perspectives from the leaders who are redefining the industry's future right now! 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJL5z9-RSWJj3BKCKa-MQ6g 💻 Connect with us on LinkedIn for more insights and thought leadership www.linkedin.com/company/beyondthedeskpodcast Join the conversation, follow us and explore the fascinating world of insurance careers like never before! Website: https://beyond-the-desk.captivate.fm
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What is Beyond the Desk with Mark Thomas about?
The Insurance Leadership Podcast! Hosted by Mark Thomas (and various guest hosts), one of the UK's leading senior appointments search executives, this podcast brings you exclusive interviews with the most influential names and brightest minds leading insurance globally.
What has Beyond the Desk with Mark Thomas covered recently?
Recent episodes include "AI Won’t Replace The Underwriter with Crispin Marsland-Roberts" (27 October 2026, 62 minutes), "The Making of a Technology Leader in Insurance with Jonathan Fletcher" (20 October 2026, 65 minutes), and "Why Data Is Insurance’s Real Competitive Advantage with Usha Badrinath" (13 October 2026, 69 minutes).
How often does Beyond the Desk with Mark Thomas publish?
Beyond the Desk with Mark Thomas publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 64 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on Beyond the Desk with Mark Thomas?
Booking probability for Beyond the Desk with Mark Thomas is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Beyond the Desk with Mark Thomas requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Beyond the Desk with Mark Thomas's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Beyond the Desk with Mark Thomas are Insurance Agencies & Brokers. Beyond the Desk with Mark Thomas has a business audience.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 20, 20261h 5mS2In this episode of Beyond the Desk, host Mark Thomas is joined by Jonathan Fletcher, currently an Operating Advisor for mid-market private equity firm Abri, and former Group CTO of both CFC and Hiscox. Jonathan takes us...
Oct 13, 20261h 9mS2In this episode of Beyond the Desk , Mark Thomas is joined by Usha Badrinath, Group Chief Data Officer at Mosaic Insurance , to explore her unconventional career journey, the rapidly changing role of technology in...
Oct 6, 202654 minS2What does it take to build a successful career in underwriting when you don't follow the conventional route? In this episode of Beyond the Desk: Underwriting Special , Sanj Vagad sits down with Jana Ratnajothy to...
Sep 29, 202655 minS2What does it really take to build a successful career in underwriting? In this episode of Beyond the Desk Underwriting Special , Sanj Vagad is joined by Adam Curran, Chief Underwriting Officer - Specialty, HDI Global...
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Sep 15, 202658 minS2What does it take to build a successful career in underwriting? In this episode of Beyond the Desk Underwriting Edition , Sanj Vagad is joined by Charles Boorman to explore a career spanning broking, D&O, financial...
Sep 8, 20261h 10mS2What can we learn from the people shaping the future of insurance? In this special highlights episode of Beyond the Desk , Mark Thomas brings together some of the most insightful moments from conversations with senior...
Aug 18, 20261h 10mS2In this episode of Beyond the Desk , host Sanjeev Vegad is joined by Talbir Singh Bains , founder of Volante Global and one of the insurance industry's most respected entrepreneurs. Talbir reflects on a career spanning...
Aug 11, 202654 minS2In this special Beyond the Desk: Underwriting Edition , host Sanjeev Vegad sits down with Simon Jackson , CEO of Amwins Underwriting, to discuss what it takes to build high-performing underwriting teams, embrace...
Aug 4, 20261h 12mS2What does it actually take to go from growing up in one of Glasgow's most deprived areas to becoming a CEO in the insurance industry without a university degree, without a clear plan, and without ever making CEO your...
Jul 28, 20261h 2mS2In this episode of Beyond the Desk , Mark Thomas is joined by Sally Peace , Chief of Staff and HR Director at Apollo, to discuss an unconventional career that has spanned actuarial science, catastrophe modelling...
Jul 21, 20261h 17mS2Episode Description In this episode of Beyond the Desk , Mark Thomas is joined by John Wingate , Chief Technology Officer at Envelop Risk, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming insurance and why...
Jul 7, 20261h 8mS2From a working-class upbringing in South Derbyshire to Chief People Officer at Howden, Kirk Southern shares the experiences, lessons and leadership principles that have shaped his career. In this episode of Beyond the...
- Jul 6, 20261h 8mS2
<p>From a working-class upbringing in South Derbyshire to Chief People Officer at Howden, Kirk Southern shares the experiences, lessons and leadership principles that have shaped his career.</p><p>In this episode of...
Jun 22, 20261 hourS2In this episode of Beyond the Desk, Mark Thomas is joined by Nigel Walsh, Global Head of Insurance at ServiceNow. Nigel shares his journey from writing 210 letters trying to secure his first position at the start of his...
- Jun 22, 20261 hourS2
<p>In this episode of Beyond the Desk, Mark Thomas is joined by Nigel Walsh, Global Head of Insurance at ServiceNow.</p><p></p><p>Nigel shares his journey from writing 210 letters trying to secure his first position at...
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The Evolution of the CDO Role in Insurance & Navigating the AI hype with Chris Pearce, CDO at esure
Jul 8, 20251h 19mS1<p>In this episode of Beyond the Desk, Mark Thomas is joined by Chris Pearce, Chief Data Officer at esure. </p><p>Chris shares his fascinating journey from a childhood love of video games to leading one of the UK’s most...
- Jul 1, 20251h 9mS1
<p>In this episode of Beyond the Desk, Mark Thomas is joined by David Clamp Founder of The Camelot Network, a network of independent consultants serving the insurance sector. </p><p>From apprentice electronic engineer...
- Jun 24, 202556 minS1
<p>In this episode of Beyond the Desk, Mark Thomas is joined by Daren Rudd, Head of Insurance Business and Technology Consulting at CGI. </p><p>Daren is a self-proclaimed "non-traditional CTO" whose route into insurance...
- Jun 17, 202556 minS1
<p>In this episode of Beyond the Desk, Mark Thomas by Paul Butler, newly appointed CTO of Hiscox Re & ILS and former CTO of Hiscox London Market. </p><p>Paul’s journey is anything but typical. From writing code as a...
Recent guests
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Adam Curran
Chief Underwriting Officer - Specialty, Current Financial Partners
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Simon Jackson
Director of Music and Director of Studies in English at Peterhouse, University of Cambridge, Amwins Underwriting
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John Wingate
Chief Technology Officer, Envelop Risk
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Nigel Walsh
Managing Director of Insurance, Google Cloud US
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