Beyond the Desk with Mark Thomas

Beyond the Desk with Mark Thomas

Mark Thomas

EN 32 episodes Updated August 25, 2026

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/UCJL5z...

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Building Underwriting Businesses That Last with Mark Fellows

Building Underwriting Businesses That Last with Mark Fellows

In this episode of Beyond the Desk: Underwriting Edition, Sanjeev Vegad sits down with Mark Fellows, Head of Financial L...

August 25, 2026 50 min
Why Every Career Needs Calculated Risks with Talbir Singh Bains

Why Every Career Needs Calculated Risks with Talbir Singh Bains

In this episode of Beyond the Desk, host Sanjeev Vegad is joined by Talbir Singh Bains, founder of Volante Global and on...

August 18, 2026 1h 10m
The Future of Underwriting: People, AI and Judgment with Simon Jackson

The Future of Underwriting: People, AI and Judgment with Simon Jackson

In this special Beyond the Desk: Underwriting Edition, host Sanjeev Vegad sits down with Simon Jackson, CEO of Amwins Un...

August 11, 2026 53 min
From Claims handler to CEO with Chris Barclay

From Claims handler to CEO with Chris Barclay

What does it actually take to go from growing up in one of Glasgow's most deprived areas to becoming a CEO in the insura...

August 4, 2026 1h 11m
Why Great Leaders Say Yes Before They're Ready with Sally Peace

Why Great Leaders Say Yes Before They're Ready with Sally Peace

In this episode of Beyond the Desk, Mark Thomas is joined by Sally Peace, Chief of Staff and HR Director at Apollo, to d...

July 28, 2026 1h 1m
How Technology Is Transforming Insurance with John Wingate

How Technology Is Transforming Insurance with John Wingate

Episode DescriptionIn this episode of Beyond the Desk, Mark Thomas is joined by John Wingate, Chief Technology Officer a...

July 21, 2026 1h 17m
The Unconventional Road to COO with Carys Lawton-Bryce

The Unconventional Road to COO with Carys Lawton-Bryce

In this episode of Beyond the Desk, Mark Thomas sits down with Carys Lawton-Bryce, Chief Operations Officer at Markel In...

July 14, 2026 51 min
What It Really Takes to Become a Chief People Officer with Kirk Southern, Chief People Officer at Howden

What It Really Takes to Become a Chief People Officer with Kirk Southern, Chief People Officer at Howden

From a working-class upbringing in South Derbyshire to Chief People Officer at Howden, Kirk Southern shares the experien...

July 7, 2026 1h 8m
Why the Future of Insurance Will Be Orchestrated, Not Built with Nigel Walsh, Global Head of Insurance at ServiceNow

Why the Future of Insurance Will Be Orchestrated, Not Built with Nigel Walsh, Global Head of Insurance at ServiceNow

In this episode of Beyond the Desk, Mark Thomas is joined by Nigel Walsh, Global Head of Insurance at ServiceNow.Nigel s...

June 22, 2026 1h 0m
The Evolution of the CDO Role in Insurance & Navigating the AI hype with Chris Pearce, CDO at esure

The Evolution of the CDO Role in Insurance & Navigating the AI hype with Chris Pearce, CDO at esure

In this episode of Beyond the Desk, Mark Thomas is joined by Chris Pearce, Chief Data Officer at esure. Chris shares his...

July 8, 2025 1h 19m

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