Diversity and Inclusion
News Analysis
Briefing: FCA right to put diverse talent attraction onus on employers
As an industry, the insurance sector must ditch quotas around diverse hiring and really think about inclusive business strategies – especially in light of the FCA’s decision not to mandate formal D&I requirements
News Analysis
Insurance industry needs to hire ‘skills for the future’ instead of focusing on the past
’What were network engineers doing 10 years ago – plugging cables into the back of boxes? That’s not what they are doing now,’ says expert
News Analysis
Is the industry doing enough to attract care leavers?
’It is important for children in care to see individuals with similar backgrounds achieving successful careers in the financial services industry,’ says sales operations consultant
News
New programme launched to train next generation of loss assessors
’Our trainees will be in the field from day one, learning directly from experienced professionals,’ says chief executive
Sponsored Content
The role of flexibility and mentoring in underpinning a claims career – Gallagher Bassett
Amy Fallows, claims team leader at Gallagher Bassett, details her career journey to date in the insurance sector and what tools have supported her to flourish
News
FCA and PRA confirm ‘no plans’ to take regulatory D&I proposals further
The FCA and PRA initially consulted on proposed rules and expectations around diversity and inclusion for regulated firms in September 2023
News Analysis
Sector’s goal of gender parity demands action – Sarah Vaughan
‘Understanding the root causes of the underrepresentation of women, particularly in certain industries and at senior levels, is crucial,’ says founder and director
Sponsored Content
Assessing the gender justice gap – Arag
Sponsored content: Rachael Wornes, marketing manager at Arag UK, discusses the gender insurance gap ahead of International Women’s Day
News
School leaders to be mentored by brokers in new initiative
’We aim to equip school leaders with valuable skills and insights that will drive excellence in their schools and empower their pupils to reach their full potential,’ says executive director
News Analysis
Insurer gender pay gap reports flag senior staff imbalance and part-time job problem
Median gender pay gaps across the UK’s largest insurers are higher than the national average – but how are these firms seeking to improve pay parity?
News Analysis
Briefing: Is neurodiversity being celebrated in insurance?
There is still a reluctance from employers to seek to understand the benefits a neurodiverse member of staff can bring to the table
IT Interview
Parisa Kheradmand: Claims Excellence Young Achiever Award winner on ‘championing inclusion’
’This award reminds me that I am enough – just as I am – and that my contributions are worthy of recognition and are valued,’ says marine surveyor and MCL adjuster
News
Zurich ‘first insurer’ to publish social mobility data
’[This] announcement represents a firm commitment from us to understand and implement social equity drivers within our organisation,’ says chief human resources officer
News Analysis
Briefing: Does the insurance industry have an ageism problem?
Survey findings from charity campaign pinpoint that detrimental assumptions about age are still proliferating workplaces – and insurance is not exempt
News
Allianz to offer degree apprenticeships as it looks to attract more young talent
Learning and development lead says firm wants to ’support and nurture the next generation of talent’
News Analysis
Can younger employees unlock industry innovation?
More experience staff might be ‘set in their ways’, while younger hires typically approach new roles with ‘an open mind’, therefore spearheading innovation, says insurtech chief executive
News Analysis
Briefing: The great hybrid working debate – has flexible work models made service ‘non-existent’?
Broker managing director believes ‘hybrid models do not work’ as they have driven a ‘lack of service and output’
News
CII sees 15% surge in insurance qualification completions in 2024
’The CII exists to support aspiring professionals to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours that benefit societies and help to build public confidence in the insurance sector globally,’ says executive director
News Analysis
Why the insurance industry must do more to retain female talent
’It became clear that there were networks of men who supported each other and it was potentially harder for me to break through because I wasn’t part of their tribe,’ says chief executive
IT Interview
Carolyn Callan: ‘Walking the talk’ with ‘integrity’ at Brown and Brown
Intermediary’s UK retail chief executive explains why she is ‘loving life’ after the ‘best 12 months of my career’
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