Women in Risk Management - Turning Hurdles into Headlines

Women have always been trailblazers in fields that keep modern business moving - from insurance underwriting to headline‑grabbing brand rescues. On 9 August, South Africa pauses to celebrate their influence. For the clients we serve at MN Risk Services - Women’s Day is a reminder that purposeful leadership and solid risk insight go hand in hand.

Below we spotlight four women whose bold moves show exactly how risk‑smart thinking can turn hurdles into headlines across the very sectors MN Risk supports.

1. Inga Beale - Shaping the Future of Insurance

As the first woman CEO of Lloyd’s of London, Inga Beale steered a 335‑year‑old market through digitisation, culture‑shift and climate‑risk disclosure. She championed gender equality and modern underwriting tools that help carriers quantify emerging ESG exposures.

Why it matters to our clients:

Insurers thrive on data accuracy. ORA ESG Tracker equips underwriters with real‑time carbon and social‑impact metrics they can trust in risk pricing and product innovation.

2. Bozoma Saint John - Branding Through Uncertainty

From Apple Music to Netflix, Bozoma “Badass Boz” Saint John has steered global brands through reputational storms with fearless storytelling and inclusive campaigns.

Why it matters to our clients: 

Media‑production and marketing agencies carry brand‑reputation risk. Our workshops combine crisis‑scenario planning with ORA’s sustainability analytics so creative teams pitch campaigns that are both bold and responsible.

4. Gwyneth Paltrow & the Astronomer Pivot

When AI start‑up Astronomer faced a public‑relations meltdown, a playful cameo by Gwyneth Paltrow flipped negative press into half‑a‑million upbeat views – proof that the right voice plus quick data can reverse risk.

Why it matters to our clients:

Advertising and media firms must react at social‑media speed. Integrating live ESG data into campaigns signals credibility and keeps accusations of green‑washing at bay.

5. Khothatso Nzimande‑Manana - Women in Local Risk, Global Vision

Founder of MN Risk Services and architect of the ORA ESG Tracker, Khothatso turns raw sustainability numbers into board‑room strategy for insurers, consultants and corporates across Africa.

Why it matters to our clients:

Her leadership proves that Black, female, youth‑owned innovation can meet global standards while staying rooted in South African context.

Turning Headlines into Hard Numbers

Whether it is underwriting a new clean‑energy policy, financing a green bond, filming a carbon‑neutral ad or launching an inclusive insurance product, meaningful progress is measured in numbers. ORA ESG Tracker delivers those numbers in real time – helping you price, report and communicate risk with confidence.

Ready to move from applause to action? Book an ORA demo and let’s transform Women’s Day inspiration into measurable impact for your industry.