Dame Inga Beale is a revered businesswoman, who has made many firsts during her career. Having worked with top insurance firms such as Lloyds of London and Prudential Assurance, Inga is an expert on finance and has thrived in an initially male-dominated sector. Today, Inga is a popular choice for a speaker at corporate events, having previously spoken for the likes of Google and the Ministry of Defence.
Best known for working with top insurance firms, Inga Beale is famed for becoming the first female CEO of Lloyds of London. Her appointment at the helm of Lloyds of London turned heads, making headlines as the only female CEO in 328 years of the company’s history. Dame Inga has also proven an influential figure in the LGBT community, coming out as openly bisexual and becoming the first female bisexual to be named in 1st position on the OUTstanding & FT Leading LGBT Executive List.
After an education in economics and accountancy, Inga joined the working world as an underwriter for Prudential Assurance. During her time working for Prudential, Inga was appalled by the inequality that was prevalent in the workplace, today as a public speaker advocating the importance of an inclusive workplace. After a year of travelling and backpacking, Inga left Prudential to become an employee of the insurance department of General Electric. Trotting the globe from Kansas to Paris and Munich, Inga later went on to work for Zurich Insurance Group, Canopius and Converium before Lloyds of London.
Having revolutionised the sector of insurance and defied the odds in a male-dominated sector, Inga has received great recognition for her work. She was appointed DBE for her services to the Economy, a testament to her commitment to insurance and finance. Inga has also committed her time to supporting the LGBT community, a pivotal figure in the introduction of LGBT support and resource groups as well as LGBT Insurance Networks. Inga is also working as the Chair of the HIV Commission, displaying her will to help those who are suffering.
Inga has also dedicated time to being a patron of Insuring Women’s Futures and as a member of the Stonewall Development Council. As a board member, Inga has committed her attention to the London’s Mayor Business Advisory Board, the London First Board and the UK Government’s Financial Services Trade and Investment Board. Such experiences and passion for work have made Inga a popular choice for event speaking at corporate conferences and events. Spending a great deal of time to create diversity and inclusion in the workplace, Inga is the perfect choice as a speaker to talk on how to create inclusive workforces. She is also known to speak on how companies are able to modernise tradition and change the risk landscape of their companies. A knowledgeable, passionate and influential speaker, Dame Inga Beale is a perfect choice for a range of corporate events.
