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Cila elects Global Risk Solutions' Humphrey as president
Adam Humphrey, CEO of CCS & GRS International at Global Risk Solutions, has been elected as the new president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters and has his eyes on the professional body expanding internationally.
Diary of an Insurer: Axa Partners’ Beth Buckland
Beth Buckland, operations director of Axa Partners, manages to squeeze in some Pilates to a packed working week, which includes a sensitive case review meeting, encouraging colleagues to think more creatively, and handling a media query about a declined…
Aviva’s Briggs says age diversity is ‘neglected’ by insurance
Aviva’s diversity, inclusion and resourcing director Jonny Briggs has said age diversity and maintaining a multi-generational workforce have been “neglected” by the insurance industry when considering diversity and inclusion.
FCA responds to Sir Trevor Phillips questioning EDI delay
Financial Conduct Authority CEO Nikhil Rathi has said the Treasury Select Committee’s feedback on its diversity and inclusion proposals contributed to its decision to pause the work.
Time to shift from diversity thinking towards inclusive action
Editor’s View: Emma Ann Hughes reflects on Lloyd’s tenth Dive In festival and concludes it showed the insurance industry needs to go from Sunday morning thinking about diversity to Monday morning action to create an inclusive culture.
Miller’s Craven on unconscious nature of excluding behaviour
As Dive In draws to a close, Natacha Craven, chief human resources officer at Miller, considers unconscious bias plus how we are all culture carriers – and responsible for making a difference to the inclusive culture of the insurance industry.
Barriers remain for neurodivergent people in insurance
Despite progress in recent years, insurance still has work to do to understand what neurodiverse people have to offer and the accommodations they need, it has emerged at a panel discussion held as part of the Dive In festival.
Link founder calls for focus on social mobility
Erik Johnson, co-founder of Link, the LGBT Insurance Network, has highlighted social mobility as the primary area of improvement for insurance diversity and inclusion efforts.
AmTrust’s Challis on embedding inclusion in the HR life cycle
Helen Challis, group head of HR at AmTrust International, reflects on diversity efforts in the past decade and why inclusion initiatives must be meaningful and results oriented.
BMS Group’s Erwin champions employee networks
Louisa Erwin, group head of diversity, equity and inclusion at BMS Group, argues it is essential for the insurance industry to continue to amplify the voices of employee resource groups and networks.
RNIB shares steps to attract visually impaired talent at Dive In
The Royal National Institute of Blind People's head of employment Martin O'Kane has shared steps insurance companies can take to attract more visually impaired people into the industry.
Dive In Special – Widening the doors for talent
Employee resource groups and widening the doors for talent played a huge part in making insurance a more diverse industry in the last decade, according to HR chiefs who took part in the latest Insurance Post Podcast.
How to axe insurance’s Old Boys’ Club
Analysis: Damisola Sulaiman examines the insurance industry’s efforts to dismantle its Old Boys’ Club culture, highlighting initiatives to promote diversity in recruitment, while exploring the challenges that remain in creating a truly inclusive…
Markel’s Humphreys on ensuring everyone can thrive
Dr Julie Humphreys, head of diversity and inclusion at Markel International, outlines the importance of a people-powered approach to achieving inclusivity in the insurance industry, with a focus on creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
CFC’s Hadebe urges others to embrace commonalities
Sukoluhle Hadebe, assistant underwriter at CFC, says creating an inclusive insurance industry culture requires intentional mentoring and active allyship.
Lloyd’s CEO reflects on Dive In’s 10-year evolution
John Neal, CEO of Lloyd’s has kicked off the tenth anniversary of the insurance industry’s diversity and inclusion Dive In festival by saying the event is now far greater than it was a decade ago.
Dive In Special – Next decade of diversity and inclusion
What is required to make strides forward towards becoming a diverse and inclusive industry is tackled in the latest Insurance Post Podcast.
60 Seconds With... HF’s Imogen Mitchell-Webb
Imogen Mitchell-Webb, head of sports at HF, on helping sports people return to competing, hating hoovering and spending her first wage packet in the village pub she worked in.
Markerstudy’s Smith-Foreman on creating a sense of belonging
Lizzie Smith-Foreman, chief marketing, communications and sustainability officer at Markerstudy, on why insurers can’t rest on their laurels and must regularly assess and evolve initiatives to ensure they reflect the needs and wants of colleagues.
First Central’s McGowan on ensuring challenges don’t limit careers
Jo McGowan, chief people officer at First Central, shares how her fertility challenges made her an even bigger advocate of ensuring colleagues receive the necessary support during difficult times in their lives.
Diary of an Insurer: MS Amlin’s Gemma Lines
Gemma Lines, chief people officer at MS Amlin, persuades senior women to move up the insurance career ladder when they fear losing the work-life balance they’ve built up and puts the world to rights with her hairdresser.