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About Sally

Sally joined Beazley in 2006 initially working with the Specialty Lines claims team, focusing on claims analytics and reserving. In 2012, Sally became the Reserving Manager in the Group Actuarial team and then became the Group Actuary in July 2014. 

In May 2019, she succeeded Martin Bride as Group Finance Director. Within her role, she is responsible for finance, actuarial, investments and corporate governance. Sally is passionate about diversity and inclusion and is responsible and accountable for gender diversity at Beazley. Sally is a qualified actuary and studied Mathematics at the University of Warwick. 

Who are Beazley?

In 1986, Beazley started amid a crisis in the US liability insurance market. Despite the challenging environment, the company viewed every risk as an opportunity for innovation. With minimal resources, they attracted a diverse team seeking adventure in the insurance industry.

Focusing on both risk and people, Beazley aimed to be the industry's problem solvers. They maintained an open mind, listened attentively, and persevered to find unique solutions.

Beazley champions diversity at every level. The company's inclusive hiring process ensures that all employees, regardless of background or career stage, can thrive. To maintain diversity of thought, Beazley sets challenging targets, regularly analyses demographics, and actively addresses any barriers to career progression for underrepresented groups. 

Beazley's employee networks, led by team members, provide clear channels for voices to be heard and contribute to creating a more equal and inclusive culture.