Briefing: Does the insurance industry have an ageism problem?

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Survey findings from charity campaign pinpoint that detrimental assumptions about age are still proliferating workplaces – and insurance is not exempt

Social mobility and neurodiversity are still areas where the industry is struggling. But, if data published in January 2025 by the Age Without Limits Campaign – operated by the Centre for Ageing Better charity – is to be believed, there is a UK-wide issue with the approach to employees who are aged 50 and over.

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