Diversity
In Person: Sue Langley, non-executive chair of Gallagher
Langley shares her route into insurance, the advice she gives as a mentor and why she is proud of working in the industry but pushing it to do more.
Biba reveals campaigning themes in 2019 manifesto
Document has 30 calls to action and 26 commitments.
Predictions for 2019 with Steve White and Graham Boffey
The experts share their views on SM&CR as well as diversity and inclusion.
Una Conference 2018: Time to take action on diversity
Bruce Stevenson calls for industry-wide action on diversity and says all brokers should have a specially appointed officer to drive change.
Dive In 2018: More managers are taking positive action on diversity
New campaign calling for action launched as festival has gathered global momentum.
The Blog Spot: Dive in and take action
As this year's Dive In Festival takes place, Ida Axling calls on the industry to change its ways.
‘Motherhood penalty’ hits women in insurance sector
ABI research shows there are 60% fewer women at board level and that the biggest single reason for seniority gaps is motherhood.
Blog: Creating an open culture
Following Zurich’s making the Stonewall top global employers list Steve Collinson, head of HR at the insurer, reflects on what steps companies can take to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace.
Blog: Enough of the talk, we need action on gender diversity
After the CII revealed a big gender pay gap, Charlotte Halkett, of buzzvault, explained why she is sick of lack of female representation in the insurance sector.
The Blog Spot: The insurance gender pay gap
Siân Barton asks: Are women working in insurance really worth 24% less than men?
Dive In 2018 launches
Festival for diversity and inclusion is to take place on 25 to 27 September and focus on time and action.
In Person: Covéa personal lines director Carol Geldard
Geldard on why the broker market resembles a family, acquisitions and gender diversity in the insurance sector.
Biba signs Women in Finance Charter
Trade body commits to 40% of its senior management team being women.
Only 21% of top insurance jobs are held by women
Research by the ABI shows 78% of firms have a diversity and inclusion strategy, as trade body highlights "good intentions are not enough".
The Blog Spot: Female insurance bosses wanted
Insurance needs to change its “pale, male and stale” image and allow more women into the boardrooms, writes Ida Axling.
CII’s Sian Fisher tackles online criticism
Fisher responded to claims on public forum Glassdoor about staff turnover, spending and the controversial sale of Aldermanbury.
Blog: Women in Finance – the insurer view
Following Katherine Bryant’s blog on Women in Finance, Zurich was praised for its commitment to promoting women. The insurer’s Sophie Timms explains what it is doing and why.
The Blog Spot: Insurance – where women are still second class citizens
Siân Barton explores the impact of ingrained sexism in the insurance sector and reveals the incident that prompted her to speak out.
Dive In: Overall company culture needs to be changed to generate diversity at senior level
Businesses need to change their entire culture before achieving diverse executive boards, insurers have said.
Broking Break - Your Top Five
CMA investigations, diversity and transformation, aquisitions and a restructure were the most popular stories this week.
The Blog Spot: Dive in to diversity
As the Dive In Festival takes place for the third time Siân Barton outlines the benefits of a diverse workforce.
Dive In: 71% of insurance workers want culture change
Survey reveals insurance staff believe culture within firms needs to change as diversity festival Dive In kicks off.
In-depth - diversity: Diversity, opportunity and the future
Beyond the moral argument for greater diversity in the workplace, there is a sound business case for increasing inclusivity that brokers could benefit from
Diversity festival Dive In 2017 opens for registration
Delegates can now get tickets for the third Dive In festival for diversity and inclusion.