Diversity and Inclusion – Page 8
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NewsDavies secures government funding for new initiative to plug data skills gap
’The skills shortage is increasingly applying pressure to the sector,’ says vice president
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NewsCan ’power of social media’ attract and retain next generation of talent?
’It is important to remember that for a younger generation, lack of social media presence is equal to non-existence,’ says podcast host
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NewsFive insurance firms to take part in new programme helping individuals return to work
‘We believe that everyone deserves a chance to pursue their passion and reach their full potential,’ says manging director of people experience
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News AnalysisBriefing: Role models, work life balance and self-belief vital to improving representation for women
In the first of her new monthly columns for Insurance Times, Kelly Ogley lays out three steps the sector should take to increase female representation in c-suites
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News Analysis‘Would they have said that if I was a man?’
’Women don’t know how to take [certain] comments because they can’t help but think ‘would they have said that if I was a man?’, says lead client advisor
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News AnalysisManifesto 2024: Biba calls for amendments to UK government Apprenticeship Levy
‘Some of these funding that is designed to be used for training that our country needs is not being used and widening the levy rules would help make that happen,’ says public affairs officer
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News‘More work to be done’ to address looming DEI challenges for 2024 – Ican
’The increase in events focused on DEI, along with rising attendance at these functions, demonstrates a growing engagement among employees,’ says cofounder
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NewsBosses showing signs of ‘over-confidence’ on D&I strategies ahead of FCA policy
’It’s interesting to see the confidence in the sector when it comes to progress being made on D&I policies,’ says UK head
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IT InterviewFestive Reflections: Chantal Kapani
Wrapping up the festive period, junior reporter Chantal Kapani takes a jolly look back at the year and what she hopes for the year ahead.
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IT InterviewFestive reflections: Isobel Rafferty
As the festive period comes to a close, reporter Isobel Rafferty reflects on improving accessibility and matching spikes with Mo Farah
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IT Awards 2023Watch: Ieuan Poole welcomes Insurance Times award
Insurance Times junior reporter Chantal Kapani speaks to Ieuan Poole, associate at DAC Beachcroft, about his award win at the recent Insurance Times Awards 2023.
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IT Awards 2023Watch: Covéa Insurance welcomes Insurance Times Award
‘We don’t drive a corporate agenda around inclusion, this is all driven by our people,’ says chief people officer
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NewsMarkerstudy provides local schoolchildren insight into insurance industry
’You can’t be what you can’t see, which is why it’s so important for young people to have access to a wide range of experiences within the workplace,’ says alumni programme manager
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NewsWomen make up less than 7% of chief executives in insurance industry
’The proportion of women in senior roles in insurance remains markedly low,’ says partner at GQ Littler
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IT InterviewInsurance Times Advent Calendar: Andrea Santolalla
For the 14th day of advent, Flood Re’s director of operations Andrea Santolalla talks about moving the dial in diveristy and inclusion and the need for more attainable insurance products
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NewsAviva’s Blanc reveals sackings for inappropriate behaviour
’Every individual firm has to be accountable for any allegations,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisAchieving comprehensive approach to D&I across industry like ‘spinning plates’
’This is the culture at Zurich – creating a level playing field for all,’ says talent acquisition manager
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IT InterviewInsurance Times Advent Calendar: Florence Dennis
For the eight day of advent, Florence Dennis, lead client advisor at broker Partners&, highlights the ‘best gift’ the industry could receive this Christmas
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IT InterviewInsurance Times Advent Calendar: James Nicholson
For the fourth day of advent, Zurich UK chief claims officer James Nicholson highlights some talent attraction-based positivity
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IT InterviewInsurance Times Advent Calendar: Mark Lomas
For the third day of advent, Lloyd’s of London’s head of culture Mark Lomas shines a spotlight on some positive diversity and inclusion developments within the London market
