Diversity and Inclusion – Page 12
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News Analysis
Adriana Gascoigne: ‘Technology is ubiquitous’ but there are still not enough females in insurtech
The insurance industry must get better at ‘dispelling myths’, says chief executive and founder of Girls in Tech
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The role insurers and brokers can play to help employees amid cost of living pressures
Head of market management says new figures highlights that financial pressures are ’contributing greatly to peoples’ worries’
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How to tackle the talent question in ‘old’ and ‘boring’ insurance sector
’It is about educating people about what we do because [the industry] is not viewed as a profession,’ says expert panel
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UK employees uncomfortable with discussing mental health at work – Aviva
’Employers continue to have a vital role to play, ensuring that all employees can be themselves at work,’ says wellbeing manager
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News Analysis
Briefing: First Biba, first impressions
Insurance Times’ new editorial staff provide their thoughts on their first experiences of the Biba conference
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IT Interview
Tim Hardcastle: Insurance is like an ‘unpolished diamond’
The no code insurtech outlines its overarching goals for the year ahead - it aims to ’keep polishing its own diamonds’
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BIBA
Daniel Lloyd-John: Highlighting ‘team-based sport’ of broking vital to attract talent
’The broking industry is now stronger than it was pre-pandemic,’ chief executive tells Insurance Times
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Insurance industry ‘not in competition’ when supporting D&I – Axa XL
Firms must share ‘best practices’ between themselves to better support their goals
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BIBA
Lack of people with diverse backgrounds able to fill roles needing years of experience
’There isn’t a diverse talent pool to fish in,’ says chief executive
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BIBA
Aventum Group aiming for employee ownership model in talent attraction push
The business is focusing on adding ‘the right people’ to its business as it continues to grow its GWP and cultural buy-in
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‘Gender equality is not a female issue or a male issue’ – but is it an insurance issue?
’When an issue that has been on the radar for so long is still so present, businesses need to be willing to get uncomfortable,’ says industry expert
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IT Interview
Rachel Longbottom: Industry must ‘get better at spotting potential’ differently to retain diverse talent
Head of service performance and innovation says the insurance sector must be ‘more vocal’ about its diversity projects, however the nuances of hybrid working still need to ‘iron themselves out’
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How insurance firms can ‘openly embrace’ neurodiversity
Co-founder says employers ’cannot afford to ignore’ neurodiversity
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News Analysis
Unpacking the controversial issue of an ‘ethnicity penalty’ in car insurance premiums
Insurance Times speaks to industry experts following Citizens Advice revealing that POC are paying more for car insurance than their white counterparts
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IT Interview
Emily Fraser: Neurodiversity at work – for the greater good
Intact financial corporation’s neurodiversity ambassador is working to dispel myths and ‘change the tide’ in insurance
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University of Nottingham launches CII accredited insurance scholarship
The scholarship is tailored towards helping individuals from the likes of low-income households to break into the industry
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News Analysis
Businesses look to ethical accreditation as clients and staff demand ESG excellence
’As an industry, we have the power to change the track on building sustainable and environmentally friendly businesses,’ says chief financial officer
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Investing in diversity and inclusion ‘absolutely crucial’ – MGAA
Chief executive says people need to ’embrace’ diversity and inclusion and build it into the ’fabric of their organisation’
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Backchat April 2023
Blanc speaks about misogyny on BBC Radio Four’s Desert Island Discs, a managing director runs a marathon and one Insurance Times journalist is in a play. You heard it here first…
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News Analysis
Briefing: Stress crisis becoming a real pain for employees
Could we be seeing the start of new risk exposures for sectors that have embedded hybrid working practices?