Sexual harassment
Lloyd’s culture head Lomas to exit
Mark Lomas, head of culture at Lloyd’s, is to leave the London Market after four years in the role.
Why too little red pen in board reports is a red flag
After the FCA raised concerns about non-financial misconduct, Sophie Espinasse, head of client learning at Konexo, warns too little red pen in board reports should be a red flag to them as they seek to crack down on bad apples in their organisations.
FCA clarifies approach to non-disclosure agreements
The Financial Conduct Authority has insisted non-disclosure agreements should not prevent whistleblowers working in insurance from sharing the discrimination or harassment they face with the watchdog.
FCA to probe insurers on non-financial misconduct
The Financial Conduct Authority has revealed it is “strengthening its expectations” on how regulated firms consider non-financial misconduct, and will commence a survey to assess the number of cases in financial services.
’Tis the season to receive claims about Christmas parties
Ho ho ho, it’s the season when alcohol flows and employees let their hair down after a busy year. Frances Stebbing explores what cover employers should have in place to ensure that Christmas parties don’t cause financial headaches.
Insurers urged to rethink approach to alcohol
While Raymond Silverstein, partner at Browne Jacobson, observed that the industry “doesn’t employ Russell Brand” – he feels bosses do need to rethink the approach they take to encouraging the sector to socialise.
Insurers unsure what diversity data they can collect, legal experts say
Firms have been urged to collect diversity data on a voluntary basis to be able to make “positive action steps” towards change.
Allies needed for underrepresented voices to be heard
Leaders in the financial services sector have shared the importance of how allies push for a more inclusive environment, but need more to step up and speak out.
How insurers can crack down on sexual harassment
Hannah Mahon, partner at Eversheds Sutherland, reveals how small changes to employment tribunal claims forms could help insurers measure the impact of steps to crack down on sexual harassment.
Aviva and Axa lead the way in achieving equity for women
Aviva and Axa are leading the way when it comes to creating a more diverse, inclusive and equitable insurance industry for women, according to an analysis of press coverage.
Briefing: Keep the sexism out of it - we're only fans of insurance
The insurance industry cannot allow itself to slide further back into boys' club ways after a Covid hiatus, argues Post news editor Jen Frost.
Briefing: Lloyd’s finally proves its mettle on harassment clampdown with record fine
Lloyd’s of London has now proved it is willing to walk the walk as it fined Atrium £1m over harassment and bullying charges.
Lloyd’s fines Atrium record £1m for harassment and bullying charges
Lloyd’s managing agent Atrium has been fined a record £1.05m after it accepted three charges of misconduct by its employees, including senior executives.
Daniel Wilkinson found not guilty in insurance awards sex assault case
Daniel Wilkinson has been cleared of groping a woman at an industry awards dinner in 2017.
Insurance awards groping allegations are ‘crazy’ says accused broker boss
Ex CGI commercial director Daniel Wilkinson has denied sexually assaulting a woman at an insurance industry awards celebration and labelled the complainant “opportunistic”.
Insurance HR director wanted alleged sexual assault brushed ‘under the carpet’, court told
In the second day of Daniel Wilkinson’s trial for alleged sexual assault, the court heard from a witness that CGI's HR director had suggested staff needed to brush accusations against the senior boss “under the carpet”.
Court hears former broking boss 'grabbed' woman's bottom and crotch at insurance awards
Former CGI commercial director Daniel Wilkinson has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a woman at an insurance industry awards dinner.
Blog: Do NDAs stop insurance staff from flagging workplace discrimination?
Claire Dawson, partner at specialist employment law firm BDBF, considers how employers are using non-disclosure agreements – and what insurance employees should do if they have been harassed or discriminated against at work.
Briefing: Lloyd’s culture survey results no beacon
While Lloyd’s Culture Survey 2020 results show a modicum of progress, ethnic minorities’ and women’s experiences continue to drag – even before considering the pandemic impact.
Half of Lloyd’s market workers still do not feel comfortable speaking up
Lloyd’s latest culture survey has found that 50% of employees still do not feel comfortable raising concerns about behaviour in the insurance market, though overall the results demonstrated a level of progress.
Three registered sex offenders banned from working in financial services
The Financial Conduct Authority confirmed it has banned three individuals, including Mark Horsey who was authorised to carry out insurance activities, from working in the financial services industry over non-financial misconduct.