Diversity
Five future female insurance leaders
In honour of International Women’s Day, Insurance Post highlights five women working in the insurance industry in 2026 who are on a trajectory to become bosses in the UK’s largest insurance businesses.
Markerstudy’s Profit on keeping women in insurance working
Sarah Profit, customer business partner and co-chair of Women’s Network at Markerstudy, argues insurers must turn inclusion promises into practical menopause support to retain experienced female talent.
Why no woman in insurtech can be left behind
Melissa Collett, CEO of Insurtech UK, reflects on the strides towards gender parity among her trade body's membership and why the pipeline and progression issue needs to be addressed.
Why loss adjusting’s gender gap is a design problem
Despite progress, Kim Alcock, head of UK casualty at McLarens, observes women in loss adjusting continue to be held back by career structures built around linear paths, time-served progression and qualification-led advancement, making gender inequality a…
Insurance must design careers around women’s lives
Life events like maternity and menopause still derail women’s careers, which Beth Whelan, chief data and strategy officer at broker Reassured, points out exposes structural flaws an insurance sector fighting a talent war can no longer ignore.
From admin temp to CEO: One woman's journey and lessons
Suneeta Padda, CEO of Padda Consulting, reflects on her path from temp admin to CEO, juggling family, regulation, and building a thriving consultancy while championing fairness and opportunity.
Why gender equality in insurance demands action
As International Women’s Day 2026 approaches, Kellie Leigh, HR and communications director of the Insurance Claims Accommodation Bureau, reflects on how intentional culture, inclusive leadership and practical action are vital to turn rights into real…
UK insurance boards slash gender pay gap to 3%
The gender pay gap on UK insurance company boards has narrowed dramatically falling from 28% in 2020 to just 3% in 2024, according to EY’s latest Financial Services Boardroom Monitor.
Insurance AI adoption offers chance to boost women in tech roles
Laura Drabik, chief evangelist at Guidewire, has argued artificial intelligence implementation in insurance does not have to widen the gap in gender representation, and can actually help close it.
Why women are disappearing from senior underwriting roles
Trade Voice: Fiona Temple, people, culture and academy director at the Lloyd’s Market Association, explains why the organisation is sounding the alarm about slowing career progression among female underwriters, and what can be done to reverse the trend.
Lloyd’s survey shows culture continuing to improve
Lloyd’s 2025 culture survey found the market has outperformed financial services industry standards, with 26 out of 28 comparable questions scoring above the financial services benchmark.
Lloyd’s insists diversity network funding is secure
Lloyd’s has stated funding for its inclusion and partner networks will remain unchanged for 2026 to 2027, despite recent media coverage suggesting otherwise.
Claims & Legal Review of the Year 2025
From artificial intelligence-driven efficiencies and people-focused service to global expansion, 2025 saw claims and legal sector leaders raise their game when it comes to settling claims.
Insurers boost family policies as board ethnic diversity slips
The number of providers offering family-friendly policies at the end of 2024 rose significantly compared with 2023, while board-level representation of ethnic minority groups has fallen, according to new data from the Association of British Insurers.
Big Interview: Donna Scully, Carpenters Group
Donna Scully, director and co-owner of Carpenters Group, discusses with Insurance Post the challenges of her upbringing and its positive impact in ensuring both her business and personal causes are approached with kindness.
Hidden risks in insurers’ culture and misconduct data
Insurers are under growing regulatory pressure to treat non-financial misconduct as a core conduct risk, according to Loka Venkatramana from Pathlight Associates, who says they should use cultural and behavioural data with the same rigour as financial…
Lloyd’s flags sharp decline in future female underwriting leaders
Lloyd’s is facing a shrinking pipeline of female underwriting talent, with new data revealing women remain significantly under-represented at senior levels.
Staysure enters Irish market; Rokstone’s cyber unit; Send’s CTO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Diversity & Inclusion in Insurance Award winners revealed
Tara Foley, CEO of Axa UK & Ireland, has been named Diversity & Inclusion Leader of the Year at Insurance Post’s Diversity & Inclusion in Insurance Awards 2025.
Five insurance trailblazers to celebrate on International Men’s Day
Editor’s View: Ahead of International Men’s Day on Wednesday (19 November) Emma Ann Hughes reflects on the male trailblazers who are reshaping the insurance industry by leading with empathy, allyship and action.
Diary of an Insurer: A-One’s Sarah Smith
Sarah Smith, regional operations director at A-One Insurance Group, balances strategic planning, client mentoring, team development, and community involvement all while navigating a challenging insurance market and driving growth as part of the Clear…