Art has often been seen as a mirror of society, reflecting the identity, values, and history of the culture from which it emerges. The art market more widely has also been praised as an early mover in the discussion and promotion of diversity, equality and inclusion.
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Digital platforms and agency-based distribution models will be key to overcoming insurance inclusion gaps, a new concept proposed by the Geneva Association referring to socio-economic groups that are excluded from or underserved by insurance markets in advanced economies.
Dive In Festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year with a focus on the sustainability of inclusive talent pools, Lloyd’s head of culture Mark Lomas told
Firms should look beyond the face value of diversity data to consider the intersectional experience of colleagues in order to offer more tailored support systems and employee programmes, according to Dive In panellists this week.
With this year’s Dive In Festival attracting participants across a record 48 countries over more than 130 sessions, the three-day event has continuously highlighted that inclusion is a business imperative which requires focus and commitment all year round.
Aaida Abu Jaber, IGI’s AVP PR and marketing and diversity, equity and inclusion champion, reflects on the achievements of the Dive In festival over its first decade.
The insurance industry has made progress on gender parity but more action is needed around ethnicity, LGBTQ+ representation and socioeconomic diversity to make it a more accessible career destination, according to Kentro Capital’s Cheryl Seal.
There has been a sustained reduction in instances of inappropriate behaviour in the Lloyd’s market over the past two years, the Corporation’s latest culture survey shows, although respondents noted a decline in cultural leadership since the previous survey in 2022.
Calls for the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to propose more comprehensive rules around equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) may result in “the wrong kind of regulation”, the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)’s Matthew Connell has warned.
As Pride Month rolls around each year, many industries take the opportunity to highlight their support for the LGBTQ+ community. However, it’s crucial that this recognition extends beyond a single month, according to Chris Reilly, co-chair of Link USA.
The insurance sector can play a “pivotal role” in fostering social mobility and enhancing diversity within the workforce, with the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) acting as a key corporate and charity partner in helping firms recognise social impact.
Dive In Festival has unveiled the theme of “A Sustainable Future: the next 10 years” for its 10th anniversary event later this year.
The London market’s gender bonus gap increased year on year in 2023, returning to the 2021 level of 61 percent as women continue to be less represented in roles with higher discretionary pay, according to new data from the London Market Group (LMG).
A parliamentary report has slammed the “cultural deficit” in the UK financial services sector over failures to tackle barriers to career development for women and to adequately address reported instances of bullying and sexual harassment in the workplace.
Professionals in the UK insurance sector are more likely to agree that equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) issues receive “too much focus” compared to other problems in the industry, while at the same time recognising that the market is not representative of the diversity of society.
