Barriers remain for neurodivergent people in insurance
Despite progress in recent years, insurance still has work to do to understand what neurodiverse people have to offer and the accommodations they need, it has emerged at a panel discussion held as part of the Dive In festival.
Lloyd’s Lomas promises ‘accountability’ over Inclusive Futures
Mark Lomas, head of culture at Lloyd’s, has given an update on how the success of the London market’s Inclusive Futures initiative to increase ethnically diverse talent in the industry will be measured.
Link founder calls for focus on social mobility
Erik Johnson, co-founder of Link, the LGBT Insurance Network, has highlighted social mobility as the primary area of improvement for insurance diversity and inclusion efforts.
BMS Group’s Erwin champions employee networks
Louisa Erwin, group head of diversity, equity and inclusion at BMS Group, argues it is essential for the insurance industry to continue to amplify the voices of employee resource groups and networks.
AmTrust’s Challis on embedding inclusion in the HR life cycle
Helen Challis, group head of HR at AmTrust International, reflects on diversity efforts in the past decade and why inclusion initiatives must be meaningful and results oriented.
Q&A: Kaye Sydenham, Verisk
Kaye Sydenham, product manager - anti-fraud at Verisk, discusses her background, digital media manipulation, and data issues in travel insurance fraud.
Sedgwick’s Cowell on inclusivity lessons learned from Covid
Vicki Cowell, head of colleague resources at Sedgwick, considers the lessons learned from Covid-19 about flexible working and how the insurance industry must move away from linear progression paths to become more inclusive.
RNIB shares steps to attract visually impaired talent at Dive In
The Royal National Institute of Blind People's head of employment Martin O'Kane has shared steps insurance companies can take to attract more visually impaired people into the industry.
How to axe insurance’s Old Boys’ Club
Analysis: Damisola Sulaiman examines the insurance industry’s efforts to dismantle its Old Boys’ Club culture, highlighting initiatives to promote diversity in recruitment, while exploring the challenges that remain in creating a truly inclusive…
Markel’s Humphreys on ensuring everyone can thrive
Dr Julie Humphreys, head of diversity and inclusion at Markel International, outlines the importance of a people-powered approach to achieving inclusivity in the insurance industry, with a focus on creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Raise your hand to smash through glass ceiling
Aishling Meyler, assistant vice-president for technology at LexisNexis Risk Solutions in UK and Ireland, says to smash through the insurance industry's glass ceiling you need to raise your hand and get involved.
CFC’s Hadebe urges others to embrace commonalities
Sukoluhle Hadebe, assistant underwriter at CFC, says creating an inclusive insurance industry culture requires intentional mentoring and active allyship.
Lloyd’s CEO reflects on Dive In’s 10-year evolution
John Neal, CEO of Lloyd’s has kicked off the tenth anniversary of the insurance industry’s diversity and inclusion Dive In festival by saying the event is now far greater than it was a decade ago.
Big Interview: Mandy Hunt, Clear
Mandy Hunt, managing director of The Clear Group’s MGA business, looks to develop underwriting talent, shares growth plans and talks about the importance of sharing personal stories.
First Central’s McGowan on ensuring challenges don’t limit careers
Jo McGowan, chief people officer at First Central, shares how her fertility challenges made her an even bigger advocate of ensuring colleagues receive the necessary support during difficult times in their lives.
SSP Broker’s Majeed on raising diverse talent through the ranks
Nazia Majeed, head of project and service delivery at SSP Broker, observes she remains the minority in a leadership role in insurance and outlines action needed to get more diverse talent to the top of the sector.
Markerstudy’s Smith-Foreman on creating a sense of belonging
Lizzie Smith-Foreman, chief marketing, communications and sustainability officer at Markerstudy, on why insurers can’t rest on their laurels and must regularly assess and evolve initiatives to ensure they reflect the needs and wants of colleagues.
Dive In Special – Next decade of diversity and inclusion
What is required to make strides forward towards becoming a diverse and inclusive industry is tackled in the latest Insurance Post Podcast.
Instanda’s Shipley on why meritocracy should replace metrics
Sara Shipley, chief human resources officer at Instanda, on the power of no longer chasing metrics but instead genuinely seeking talent in all its forms.
Women working in insurance earn 20% less than men
Gender pay disparities in the insurance industry continues to stubbornly persist, with virtually no companies reporting on whether an ethnicity pay gap exists.
Diary of an Insurer: MS Amlin’s Gemma Lines
Gemma Lines, chief people officer at MS Amlin, persuades senior women to move up the insurance career ladder when they fear losing the work-life balance they’ve built up and puts the world to rights with her hairdresser.
ISC Group’s Powell on the next steps towards inclusion in insurance
Carmen Powell, managing director of ISC Group, reflects on how her organisation has created safe spaces, fostered leadership, and promoted cross-organisational collaboration plus shares plans to create a a more equitable future in insurance.