Diversity and Inclusion – Page 4
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News AnalysisGender pay gaps at UK insurers revealed – the best and worst performers
Insurance Times investigates the gender pay gaps at the biggest insurers listed within its annual Top 50 Insurers report
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NewsLiiba launches new committee to support early career professionals
‘The committee reflects our commitment to giving a voice to those at the beginning of their claims careers,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisThe Big Question: What were the most unexpected takeaways from the Biba Conference 2025?
Following another energetic and well attended Biba Conference in Manchester this May, industry leaders reflect on the most surprising moments from across the two-day conference
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News AnalysisThe Big Question: What do the FCA’s proposal U-turns mean for UKGI?
Following the FCA’s March 2025 decision to abandon its proposed name and shame strategy and shelve new diversity and inclusion requirements, industry voices share their perspectives and discuss the possible ramifications of these decisions on the UK general insurance sector
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News AnalysisInside the insurer talent gap
‘If you’re an individual and you’re an underwriter, then you’re in a really good place at the moment because lots of people are wanting your services and they are paying very well for it,’ says managing director
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News AnalysisBriefing: Out with the old and in with the new
Brokers must be proactive when it comes to grasping and attracting new talent – especially as broking is such a people driven line of work
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News AnalysisBriefing: Biba Conference 2025 facilitates sector futureproofing with tailored events
The two-day event is famed for its thought provoking conference agenda and the massive opportunity for networking, however distinct events for women and the younger generation prove that trade association has its eye on the industry’s future
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News AnalysisWill MBA be catalyst to UK Islamic insurance momentum?
The launch of a new executive MBA in Islamic Insurance and Risk Management has delivered a renewed focus on the UK’s efforts to create a sustainable sharia-compliant insurance sector
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News AnalysisBriefing: Young brokers deserve more than a desk and a diary – give them the Biba experience
Enabling early career staff to attend industry-wide conferences is not just a ‘nice to have’ option, but an essential part of their development journey into future leaders for our industry
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News AnalysisAre apprenticeships the solution or a costly burden?
’It is hopefully a fast-disappearing perception, but the idea that apprentices are school leavers who make the tea is woefully out of date,’ says learning and development lead
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News AnalysisBriefing: 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
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News AnalysisInsurance 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
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News AnalysisIs 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
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NewsNew 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
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Sponsored ContentThe 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
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NewsFCA 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
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News AnalysisSector’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
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Sponsored ContentAssessing 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
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NewsSchool 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
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News AnalysisInsurer 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?
