Smashing the class ceiling in insurance
Damisola Sulaiman examines why social mobility data and initiatives remain patchy in insurance and how recruitment and culture need to change to smash the sector's class ceiling.
In recent years, diversity and inclusion have risen steadily up the agenda within insurance firms.
Company chiefs have become more aware of the benefits of a diverse
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