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Diversity and Inclusion
News
Shift Technology hosts reputation and networking focused coaching event for female network
The afternoon coaching session this year marks the third arranged in the UK by the technology firm, which is striving to provide a ‘community space’ for women in insurance to discuss day-to-day dilemmas
News
Dive In: ‘Critical’ to address leadership trust gap over AI transformation
An ‘immature’ understanding of AI governance in the market means more needs to be done to improve trust, says head of culture, talent and communities
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Dive In: AI could access a ‘broader talent pool’ that traditional recruitment misses
‘We need to consider how we get quality hires because we’re going through this process of being able to recruit much quicker,’ says head of culture and talent
IT Interview
Sonia Habib: Kovrilo launch followed a decade of refusing to accept ‘a limit in the sky’
Almost nine months into launching a new MGA, the commercial director reflects on the opportunities that ‘come from being hungry, determined and not necessarily taking no for an answer’
News
Beazley chief executive calls on industry to hire former offenders
‘Rehabilitation depends on employment and if you can give employment to prison leavers, they will have another chance to rebuild their lives,’ says former inmate and chief financial officer
News Analysis
Beyond the D-word – does insurance still believe in diversity?
As the insurance industry moves away from dedicated diversity and inclusion initiatives towards broader conversations about culture, talent and skills, the question is whether this marks genuine progress – or simply makes an old problem less visible
News Analysis
Briefing: Dive In is ending – DEI cannot end with it
Ican co-founder Ajay Mistry looks back at the successes of DEI-focused insurance event Dive In – and says that what comes next will be vital
News
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
News
Aviva launches broker charity fund-matching scheme
‘We believe that together, we can achieve even more,’ says director
News
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
News
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
News
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
News
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
News
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?
News
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
News
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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