Diversity
Chaucer’s Groves on why gender equality in insurance is still a way off
Ahead of International Women’s Day (8 March), Xamira Groves, head of insurance at Chaucer, explains why practical steps towards better representation of women in insurance are within reach.
Diary of an Insurer: Allianz’s Felix Wong
Felix Wong, diversity and inclusion consultant at Allianz, draws parallels between Disney Plus’s ‘The Bear’ and the insurance industry as he works to make the sector more inclusive for colleagues and customers.
Zurich’s Brettell shares her story to inspire inclusion
Ahead of International Women’s Day on Friday (8 March), Amy Brettell, managing director at Zurich Municipal, shares who inspires her to overcome imposter syndrome and work towards a more inclusive insurance industry.
Lloyd’s DEI role model Erik Johnson
Last year, Lloyd’s commissioned Franklyn Rodgers to create six portraits of diverse role models, and over the coming weeks, we will feature them all. The penultimate spotlight is on Erik Johnson, a founding board member of Inclusion@Lloyd’s.
Markel’s Browning on creating more diverse and inclusive workplaces
View From the Top: Joanna Browning, senior managing director of people experience at Markel, says diversity and inclusion is not something you can ‘complete’.
Motorists living in diverse areas pay more for car insurance
Customers in the most ethnically diverse areas in England face higher car insurance premiums than those in areas with fewer minorities, a BBC investigation has revealed.
Gallagher’s Kruger on the benefits of reverse mentoring
View from the Top: Brent Kruger, chief information officer at Gallagher, is currently a mentee on a reverse mentoring programme and shares his thoughts on how these initiatives can play an important role in building a more inclusive culture.
Lloyd’s DEI role model Kirat Kaur Nandra
Last year, Lloyd’s commissioned Franklyn Rodgers to create six portraits of diverse role models, and over the coming weeks we will feature them all. Today’s spotlight is on Kirat Kaur Nandra, diversity, equity and inclusion champion and currently credit…
Big Interview: Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters’ John Bissell
John Bissell, executive director of Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, reveals plans to update the sector’s qualifications and ensure his members shape insurer’s practices, products and government policy.
Lloyd’s DEI role model: David Flint
Last year, Lloyd’s commissioned Franklyn Rodgers to create six portraits of diverse role models and over the coming weeks we will feature them all with today’s spotlight on the ambassador of the Lloyd’s Football Club and CEO of Blue Mountain Capacity…
Lloyd’s DEI role model Rob Anarfi
Last year, Lloyd’s commissioned Franklyn Rodgers to create six portraits of diverse role models and over the coming weeks we will feature them all with today’s spotlight on Beazley chief risk officer Rob Anarfi.
Lloyd's and London market DEI role model Rebecca Mason
Last year, Lloyd’s commissioned Franklyn Rodgers to create six portraits of diverse role models, which were displayed in its historic Old Library to celebrate the progress made in creating an inclusive cultural marketplace. Over the coming weeks we will…
How new working rules will transform the insurance industry
Frances Stebbing explores what new rules being introduced for flexible working in mid-2024 mean for the way the insurance industry operates.
Q&A: Alina Jipa, RSA
RSA’s chief of staff, Alina Jipa, shares ways to tackle insurance’s boring image and improve the sector’s career path.
Q&A: Diana Markaki-Bartholdi, The Boardroom
Following the opening of its first UK branch, The Boardroom’s founder, Diana Markaki-Bartholdi speaks to Frances Stebbing about her mission to bridge the gender gap and help more women executives become board members.
Big Interview: Sedgwick CEO Paul White
Paul White, regional CEO for international of Sedgwick, shares how loss adjusting and claims management will always be at the heart of what the business does but in order to grow the organisation it is branching out into new areas.
iCan’s Mistry on navigating diversity and inclusion in insurance
Trade Voice: Ajay Mistry, co-founder of iCan and founder of Gambit Partners, outlines the diversity, equity and inclusion challenges facing the insurance sector in 2024.
Five biggest challenges facing insurers in 2024 revealed
To get you ready for the next 12 months, Insurance Post uncovers five things you need to know about what 2024 holds in store for the industry, according to insurance analysts.
Aviva CEO Blanc awarded Damehood and ex-RSA boss Hester knighted in New Years Honours List
Amanda Blanc, the group chief executive officer of Aviva, has been awarded a Damehood in King Charles the Third’s second New Years Honours List.
Most-read insurance stories in 2023 revealed
Like Cher, Insurance Post is turning back time to remember the industry Consumer Duty’s efforts, business interruption cases continuing to rumble on, developments at Direct Line, RSA’s personal lines exit, plus the other major insurance events of the…
Why dead-end jobs in insurance are a thing of the past
Shaun Geils, global head of insurance at IQ-EQ, considers how the adoption of new technology promises to transform the industry’s image from antiquated to cutting-edge.
MGA Review of the Year 2023
With large insurers and mainstream players pulling out of certain lines in 2023, and products reverting to the core areas, MGA chiefs plan to continue to step up and fill that gap in 2024.
Insurers’ Review of the Year 2023
While 2023 will be remembered as a difficult year for insurers due to consolidation, capacity restrictions plus new regulatory rules, providers still have high hopes for 2024.
Claims and Legal Review of the Year 2023
Looking back at 2023, law firms and claims professionals reflect on how double digit inflation hit the sector and look forward to artificial intelligence speeding-up administration in 2024.