Diversity and Inclusion
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Insurance Times launches hybrid working survey in partnership with Vermelo RPO
The new survey seeks to investigate how hybrid and flexible working policies are affecting the insurance sector’s war for talent and hiring practices
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Top talent being ‘swallowed up’ through M&A causing recruitment challenges
’They can potentially be quite difficult to prize away,’ says managing director
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High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest stories from this week
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IT Interview
Oke Eleazu: Addressing the diversity and inclusion dilemma in insurance
’Insurance has a double whammy – firstly it’s not attracting enough people of colour and so by definition there’s a struggle with leadership levels,’ says co-founder and chief executive
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UK insurers face European market hiring challenge following Brexit
’As you can imagine, these processes are often lengthy,’ says chief executive officer
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Backchat: Being named in inspirational women list a ‘profound honour’
’This accolade is a reminder of the impact that committed individuals can have,’ says chief executive
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Markel prioritising DEI in recruitment for 2024
’Recruitment can play a significant role in addressing the underrepresentation of ethnic minority women in senior leadership,’ says senior managing director
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Crawford and Company launches carers policy for UK employees
’Being able to manage the pressures of both roles can be extremely challenging and it is imperative that companies acknowledge this,’ says chief operating officer
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ABI releases guide to help industry improve support for autistic customers
’Understanding autism and how to better support autistic customers is essential,’ says executive sponsor
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Insurance Times and Genasys team up for April Fools’ Day prank
Although insurance-based PC game is currently a myth, steps such as this could support the industry in attracting a new generation of talent
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Genasys sponsors insurance-based PC game to entice new talent
‘We’re helping to break down the stereotype that insurance is a staid, boring world of grey suits,’ says group chief executive
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IT Interview
Tim Bailey: ‘Attracting and retaining talent’ vital to Zurich’s success
Since taking the helm, nurturing a pipeline of diverse talent has been one of the main priorities for Zurich’s chief executive
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Gambit Partners and iCAN hit ‘significant milestone’ with new joint office
’It shows our commitment to maintaining a presence both within and outside of London,’ says founder
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News Analysis
The Big Question: How does the increasing integration of data analytics in insurance impact the war for talent?
AI and advanced data analytics are already making waves in the insurance sector. Insurance Times interviews five industry experts to delve into their perspectives on the significance of this technological transformation for the industry.
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Briefing: Insurtech is still a man’s game – but it’s changing
Historically, insurtech has been considered a male domain – but how are emerging technologies opening up opportunities for women to progress their careers?
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Chief executive keen to ‘drive change’ after being named in inspirational women list
’Ultimately, being listed is a profound honour that encourages me to keep challenging norms,’ says chief executive
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News Analysis
FCA battling ‘snitches get stitches’ mindset when it comes to non-financial misconduct
’We can sit here and say ‘oh, it is a terrible culture,’ but what are we going to do about it?’ asks member of parliament
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UKGI celebrates International Women’s Day 2024
Insurance Times rounds up the impactful diversity and inclusion initiatives spearheaded by UK insurance firms as the industry today celebrates International Women’s Day 2024.
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Briefing: The trouble with motor insurance
Discriminatory pricing is evident in motor insurance premiums – the industry needs to come up with new ways to make this product more accessible and affordable
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Financial education leaves insurance ’off the table’ – Black Girl Finance
’That insurance conversation gets left behind,’ says founder and chief executive