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  You don’t have to be a rocket scientist…

  What do rocket science and insurance premiums have in common? Spoiler alert: it might be a lot more than you think!

  Dorian Clack

  03 Jun 2021

  

  You don’t have to be a rocket scientist…

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  From cutting up cadavers to delivering big data – How my scientific skills took me from Anatomy to Digital Finance

  One of the key themes of British Science Week 2021 is smashing stereotypes. Simon Booker, Digital Finance Data Specialist at RSA, reminds us that your scientific career doesn’t always have to be linear or follow a set path.

  Simon Booker

  10 Mar 2021

  

  From cutting up cadavers to delivering big data – How my scientific skills took me from Anatomy to Digital Finance

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  Choosing to challenge on International Women’s Day 2021

  To mark International Women’s Day 2021, Lisa Dowd-Patel talks about how she has chosen to challenge gender stereotypes throughout her career and how she’s working to improve gender balance as a part of RSA Balance.

  Lisa Dowd-Patel

  08 Mar 2021

  

  Choosing to challenge on International Women’s Day 2021

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  Anyone can be an apprentice – I’ve been at RSA for 22 years!

  I’ve worked at RSA for 22 years and I’m studying for a Chartered Institute of Procurement and & Supply qualification as part of the apprenticeship scheme at RSA.

  Gemma Woodhead

  09 Feb 2021

  

  Anyone can be an apprentice – I’ve been at RSA for 22 years!

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  International Women's Day 2020: Mandy Hunt on being a female leader and a parent

  As part of our celebration of International Women’s Day, Commercial Chief Underwriting Officer Mandy Hunt, reflects on what it means to be a successful female leader as well as a parent.

  Mandy Hunt

  09 Mar 2020

  

  International Women's Day 2020: Mandy Hunt on being a female leader and a parent

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  2019 Full Year Results: going the extra mile for our customers

  RSA has over 300 years’ experience providing peace of mind to individuals and businesses, and we’re always making improvements to cater to their ever-changing needs. Find out more about some of our proudest moments from last year…

  RSA

  27 Feb 2020

  

  2019 Full Year Results: going the extra mile for our customers

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  Apprenticeships give you the skills employers want - I feel like I've had a head start

  To mark National Apprenticeships Week, Adam Hodgkiess, an apprentice Underwriter in our Commercial Lines business, discusses his journey into the profession and his role at RSA.

  Adam Hodgkiess

  31 Jan 2020

  

  Apprenticeships give you the skills employers want - I feel like I've had a head start

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  Apprenticeships: developing new ways to find and nurture talent

  At RSA we’ve been working hard to open up more ways for people to start a career with us and we’re delighted to have been nominated for a 2019 School Leaver Award for our efforts

  Amanda Birkett

  04 Jun 2019

  

  Apprenticeships: developing new ways to find and nurture talent

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  Apprenticeships – shaping the future of our business

  Not everyone is aware that apprenticeships are available in the financial services sector but at RSA, we were one of the first to recognise their benefits – and it was not long before our apprentices were getting recognised themselves too. Step forward RSA’s Beth McNeil, officially the Insurance Times Awards Apprentice of the Year!

  Beth McNeil

  23 Mar 2016

  

  Apprenticeships – shaping the future of our business

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  Supporting young people to develop their employability skills

  In 2015, Rob was looking for a challenging team-building opportunity to support the local community, so the team got involved with our employability programme. The scheme encourages staff to share their knowledge by designing and delivering employability workshops at local schools and colleges, helping students develop vital workplace skills.

  Rob Gibbs

  23 Mar 2016

  

  Supporting young people to develop their employability skills