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Social mobility membership firm launches new campaign encouraging greater diversity in career progression pipelines
FCA executive director says the regulator expects ‘firms to be more transparent about progression’ because ‘this reflects culture, shapes judgements and outcomes’ linked to Consumer Duty rules
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Aviva rolls out epilepsy awareness training ahead of National Epilepsy Week
Insurer partners with charity Epilepsy Action as employee calls workplace support “life changing”
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Biba 2026: The Insurance Charity sees 20% uplift in enquiries year-on-year
’We’re there for everyone in the industry, but a lot of people struggle with asking for help and the question is how we normalise that,’ says chief executive
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Final Dive In festival to focus on ‘human gain’ in AI era
Global insurance event to mark final year by tackling culture, skills and trust in a rapidly evolving workplace
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Aon launches programme to support displaced talent entering workforce
’We’re proud of the success of the pilot programmes – reflected in the doubling of participants in the second iteration of the series,’ says head of inclusion
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Liiba executive director joins not for profit’s advisory panel
‘Having seen first hand the impact of the programme, I’m passionate about the role it plays in supporting school leaders and opening up opportunities for young people,’ says new appointee
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Lloyd’s to bring Dive In festival to an end
’The 2026 Dive In Festival will be a moment to celebrate what the market has achieved so far together and a launchpad for what comes next,’ says chief people officer
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Admiral Group commits to £1m partnership with national children’s charity
’We’re proud to support work that strengthens resilience, responds to poverty and climate related challenges and puts children’s voices at the heart of shaping safer futures,’ says chief sustainability officer
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Zurich launches bereavement support for three million UK customers
’Partnering with Zurich is a significant milestone in our mission to transform the way families navigate life’s most challenging moments,’ says chief executive
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Nearly a quarter of UK insurers say talent shortage is top business challenge
’New hires require longer ramp up periods, placing sustained pressure on already stretched teams,’ says client services director
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Briefing: The top 10 learnings about UKGI’s talent crisis
January 2026’s one-day Destination Insurance conference was eye-opening for many reasons – but amid the insights gleaned, it is now up to UKGI to walk the talk
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Intact Insurance domestic abuse policy has doubled disclosures
Head of diversity and inclusion says the policy focuses on how it can ‘actively support’ the conversation around domestic abuse
Analysis
IWD: Is it time to reshape the traditional path to senior underwriting?
Director says that without structured advocacy, ’talented women can remain technically strong but commercially invisible’
Analysis
IWD: Promoting more women requires the sector to ‘shine a light’ on invisible barriers
‘It’s not about relying on people to be ‘brave enough’ to ask – managers should be given the tools to cultivate their team culture in a way that provides psychological safety,’ says head of diversity, inclusion and community engagement.
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Insurance Networks Fair draws capacity crowd to City of London Club
Last week’s Insurance Networks Fair – organised and hosted by Empower Development – attracted a full house to the City of London Club, bringing together industry veterans and newcomers alike to promote the networks and clubs that form the backbone of the insurance community
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QBE cuts UK gender pay gap again
People director says insurer is seeing ‘meaningful progress towards reducing our gender pay gaps’
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Opinion: The feedback disconnect – why managers are scared to talk to gen Z
Insurance business middle managers are veering away from feedback conversations with younger staffers, but learning how to deliver professional advice successfully to this generation can unlock retention and performance benefits
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IUAD welcomes Aon leader to campaign board
’Joining the board is, for me, a way to turn something deeply personal into something purposeful,’ says new board member
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Aviva chief executive Blanc invited to meet chancellor at Treasury
’Under her leadership, female representation in senior finance roles has risen,’ says chancellor
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UK insurance boards slash gender pay gap
’The progress made in asset management and the near parity achieved in insurance show what is possible,’ says UK and Ireland financial services leader
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