Diversity and Inclusion – Page 2
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NewsSocial mobility key to diversity and inclusion strategies – Caroline Dunn
’Insurance and careers in the city or in financial services were difficult to find out about,’ says chief underwriting officer
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News AnalysisBriefing: Industry must show sexy side to win war for talent and ensure succession planning
If the UK insurance market is to retain its global standing and attract technology-minded staff, then industry-wide diversity strategies and a branding overhaul must be the focus for firms
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NewsQBE narrows gender and ethnicity pay gaps
While progress to reduce pay gaps has been made, “challenges remain” that need to be addressed, says people director of culture and employee experience
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News AnalysisBriefing: New angel investing rules could worsen ’existing disparities’ for female insurtech bosses
’The recent changes to the high net worth threshold in the Treasury startup coalition angel investment rules are concerning,’ says chief executive
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NewsOla Jacob named Biba committee chair for London and Southeast
’Currently the awareness levels of insurance are really low with these students, we want to change that,’ says incoming chair and 2022 Insurance Times Tech Champion of the Year
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NewsTime to Talk: Shining a spotlight on the industry’s mental health initiatives
‘Sometimes it’s easier to tell people we’re fine than to say how we really feel’, says charity
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IT InterviewMike Latham: Talent gap threatens service quality
’The insurance industry has to raise awareness and increase the knowledge of what insurance is all about,’ says chief executive
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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
