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Stress levels fall among brokers but regional support gap remains
‘As our industry continues to evolve through technological change, rising customer expectations and increasing complexity, supporting wellbeing remains more important than ever,’ says managing director
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Markel UK adopts ‘fluid’ approach to talent development to avoid ‘pigeonholing’ – Lee Mooney
Managing director confirms that specialist insurer is investing in all areas of talent development – but despite ‘opening the doors at Markel UK’, supply and demand bottleneck still cranks up competitiveness for entry level roles
News Analysis
Updated insurance apprenticeship standards attract strong market uptake for ‘more modern approach’
’As the industry continues to evolve, it is important that we harness the skills and perspectives of a digitally native workforce while providing lifelong learning opportunities for people at every stage of their career,’ says apprenticeships lead
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Aviva launches broker charity fund-matching scheme
‘We believe that together, we can achieve even more,’ says director
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Beazley underwriter raises £165,000 for cancer research
‘I think my dad would have been so proud of us all and amazed at what we pulled off,’ says underwriter
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High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 13 to 17 July 2026
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Intact’s head of DEI made redundant after nearly 20 years at insurer
’There’s a strange dichotomy that comes with redundancy that I don’t think anyone prepares you for,’ says head of DEI
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Zurich UK reports 68% rise in apprenticeship applications via social media
‘If we look at our social mobility data and we look at our ethnic minority data, we can undeniably see an increase in attraction,’ says talent acquisition manager
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Lloyd’s market faces under-30 talent challenge, warns LMA chief
‘In 10 years’ time, we’ll have less than 7% of the market under 30. That’s a problem,’ says chief executive
Analysis
The Big Question: Is UKGI distinguishing intentional D&I from performative action?
UK general insurance (UKGI) has placed increasing emphasis on inclusive and ethical cultures – but is the industry effectively distinguishing intentional diversity and inclusion (D&I) from performative action, and where is further progress needed?
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Weir Insurance links pilot wellbeing programme to trading performance improvements
’We have just had our best performing quarter ever, better than anything in our history,’ says managing director
News Analysis
Briefing: Young insurance talent needs access – not just advice
Although technical skills help people to perform, networks, visibility and confidence help young talent to progress further in their careers
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The Insurance Charity launches new schools essentials grant programme
’Through the school essentials programme, we’re providing targeted support that can make a meaningful difference,’ says chief executive
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Roundtable convenes senior leaders as 51% of LGBTQ+ staff report lack of visible role models
’The progress shown between the 2021 and 2026 Link surveys is encouraging, but it’s a reminder to keep pushing, not to pause,’ says pride executive sponsor
News Analysis
Opinion: Coaching versus leadership – How you listen can steer your business
Canadian broker leader Traci Boland inspired Biba Conference delegates with her views on meaningful leadership, emphasising that ‘the act of listening’ is the most important trait to bring to work
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Underwriter leads 600-mile ride to raise funds for cancer research in memory of father
’Knowing there will be more families in the same situation, directly raising funds for research feels like a positive, tangible step in the face of something so negative,’ says underwriter
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Markel enhances family leave for UK secondary carers
’It’s about creating confidence and consistency for our people taking family leave,’ says chief people officer
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Social mobility membership firm launches new campaign encouraging greater diversity in career progression pipelines
FCA executive director says the regulator expects ‘firms to be more transparent about progression’ because ‘this reflects culture, shapes judgements and outcomes’ linked to Consumer Duty rules
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Aviva rolls out epilepsy awareness training ahead of National Epilepsy Week
Insurer partners with charity Epilepsy Action as employee calls workplace support “life changing”
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Biba 2026: The Insurance Charity sees 20% uplift in enquiries year-on-year
’We’re there for everyone in the industry, but a lot of people struggle with asking for help and the question is how we normalise that,’ says chief executive
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