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International Women's Day 2026
Give to Gain: Celebrating Women in Technology Across Specialty Insurance
This year’s theme, “Give to Gain”, highlights something many of us see every day across the Specialty Insurance market: when women share knowledge, mentor others and open doors, the entire industry moves forward.
Progress in technology, data and transformation doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when experienced leaders invest in the next generation and when opportunities are created for others to grow.
To recognise this, the Pioneer Search team have highlighted 10 inspirational women in technology across the Specialty Insurance market who are making a real impact.
From pioneering data science innovation to driving digital transformation and strengthening cyber resilience, each of these leaders is helping shape the future of the London Market.
Meet the 10 Inspirational Women in Tech
Asha Anil Kumar
Chief Technology Officer | Zurich Insurance UK
Zurich UK’s first CTO, Asha is driving AI and digital transformation while investing in future-ready skills through initiatives like Zurich’s AI apprenticeship programme.
Bilge Mert
Chief Technology & Transformation Officer | Brit Insurance
A strong advocate for bridging the gap between business and technology, Bilge champions diversity in tech and supports future leaders to build skills that drive real value.
Emma Norris
Chief of Staff | Intact Insurance UK
A champion for women in tech and mentoring future talent, Emma combines business transformation with inclusive leadership, showing the value of diverse teams across insurance.
Gina Gill
Chief Information Officer | Apollo
A transformation leader using technology to drive opportunity, Gina champions inclusive teams, ethical AI and human-centred innovation to deliver real business and people impact.
Dame Inga Beale
Non-Executive Director & Former CEO of Lloyd’s of London
A highly influential London Market leader, Inga is known for driving market modernisation, digital transformation and championing diversity and inclusive leadership across insurance.
Kirsty Kelly
Global CISO | CFC
A Global CISO, Kirsty actively contributes to industry conversations on AI threats and resilience, supporting security teams and future leaders across the market.
Monika Delekta-Ebbage
Head of Data Science | Hiscox London Market
Leading the London Market Data Science team, Monika is a pioneering voice on how AI can build business confidence, bridge experimentation, and drive real transformation.
Pravina Ladva
Group Chief Digital & Technology Officer | Swiss Re
A senior reinsurance and transformation leader, Pravina drives strategic change while championing diversity and future talent in global risk markets.
Sarah Stanford
CEO | Sompo UK
CEO of Sompo UK and 2025 Insurance Woman of the Year, Sarah is recognised for driving business transformation, while championing visibility for women across the industry.
Tanya Kukreja
Head of Architecture | Aventum Group
A digital transformation champion, Tanya is recognised for driving technology adoption and innovation across insurance while supporting inclusive growth and new ways of working.
Because when knowledge and opportunity are shared, everyone gains.
Congratulations to all those featured and to the many women across the market who continue to support, mentor, and inspire others.
Happy International Women’s Day.