Diversity
Editor's Comment: Gaining an equal footing
I believe that women are – and should be treated as – intellectual and social equals to men.
Women of the World festival to feature CII and AIG input
The Chartered Insurance Institute has teamed up with AIG to lead the conversation at the forthcoming Women of the World festival about risks faced by women in society and how the insurance profession can respond.
Blog: Five reasons Sian Fisher is a good choice for CII CEO
This morning Sian Fisher was unveiled as the new CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute.
C-Suite - Insurer: A Diverse New Year
When insurers reflect on 2015 there is no doubt it will be remembered as the year of new partnerships. Indeed, with the festive season upon us, there are plenty of companies in the market seeing in their first Christmas together. Alongside some major…
Cila council approves updated diversity policy
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters council has formally approved the organisation's amended diversity and inclusion policy which includes training, development and progression opportunities for members.
The State of the Insurer Nation: Week Five: Brokers, professionalism and governance
In the final part of a five-part series covering the results of Post’s latest State of the Nation survey, Mairi MacDonald reports how our insurance CEOs view relationships with brokers, professionalism in the sector and the importance of diversity for…
Inga Beale tops list of most influential LGBT executives
Lloyd's CEO Inga Beale has topped a list of the leading lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender executives in the country.
Aon's Christian to focus on diversity as IIL president
Aon's UK CEO Dominic Christian has been appointed president of the Insurance Institute of London and will focus on diversity and inclusion as the theme of his term.
Female Millennials: How to attract young women
A recent PWC report showed female millennials had reservations about working in the insurance industry. Post investigates what the sector can do to include this group in its future workforce
Lloyd’s urges market to ‘dive in’ as it launches first diversity festival
Lloyd’s is to hold a festival from 29 September to 2 October to promote diversity and inclusion in the London market.
Female millennials survey findings dismissed by optimistic industry insiders
Schemes designed to attract more women into the insurance industry are starting to show signs of success, despite a piece of research that suggests female millennials are being put off a career in the sector.
Female millennials shun insurance over career progression fears
The insurance industry is failing to keep hold of talented female workers, or even attract them in the first place, due to a perceived lack of equal opportunities.
Biba joins Lloyd's diversity charter
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has become an official supporter of the Inclusion At Lloyd's initiative by signing the Lloyd's diversity and inclusion charter.
Diverse recruitment required if London is to secure global cyber dominance
Greater cross-industry collaboration and a significant recruitment drive are needed if London is to fulfil its ambition to become a global cyber insurance hub, according to London market firms.
Insurance Census - Ethnicity: Minority report
In the final part of the Insurance Census, Post looks at ethnic diversity in the insurance industry – and how the sector can improve.
Insurance Census - Gender: Mind the gap
The insurance industry is showing signs of improvement when it comes to gender equality, but it still has a lot of work to do
Women's network 'too strident' for some members of Worshipful Company of Insurers
The Independent Women in Insurance Network has been criticised as being “too strident” by some members of the insurance industry, according to steering committee chair Barbara Merry.
Worshipful Company of Insurers launches Independent Women in Insurance Network
Industry networking organisation The Worshipful Company of Insurers has launched a new Independent Women in Insurance Network.
C-Suite: Insurer: Are we truly diverse?
A diverse workforce brings benefits to staff and positively influences corporate culture.
Lloyd’s first-ever female CEO Inga Beale signals new era for insurance industry
Canopius CEO’s experience makes her ‘ideal’ replacement for Richard Ward
Editor's comment: Ladies first (at last)
When I joined the insurance market in 2004, just under 10 years ago, the ‘required’ dress code for me to enter the hallowed halls of Lloyd’s of London was a skirt or dress.
Link celebrates one year anniversary
Link, the LGBT Insurance Network, has celebrated the one year anniversary of its steering committee with an event hosted by Catlin.
More women take the helm at mutual insurers
Despite insurance having a reputation for being run predominantly by men a study has shown in the cooperative and mutual insurance sector women are taking a much more significant role.