Diversity and Inclusion
News Analysis
The Big Question: What do the FCA’s proposal U-turns mean for UKGI?
Following the FCA’s March 2025 decision to abandon its proposed name and shame strategy and shelve new diversity and inclusion requirements, industry voices share their perspectives and discuss the possible ramifications of these decisions on the UK general insurance sector
News Analysis
Inside the insurer talent gap
‘If you’re an individual and you’re an underwriter, then you’re in a really good place at the moment because lots of people are wanting your services and they are paying very well for it,’ says managing director
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Briefing: Out with the old and in with the new
Brokers must be proactive when it comes to grasping and attracting new talent – especially as broking is such a people driven line of work
News Analysis
Briefing: Biba Conference 2025 facilitates sector futureproofing with tailored events
The two-day event is famed for its thought provoking conference agenda and the massive opportunity for networking, however distinct events for women and the younger generation prove that trade association has its eye on the industry’s future
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Will MBA be catalyst to UK Islamic insurance momentum?
The launch of a new executive MBA in Islamic Insurance and Risk Management has delivered a renewed focus on the UK’s efforts to create a sustainable sharia-compliant insurance sector
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Briefing: Young brokers deserve more than a desk and a diary – give them the Biba experience
Enabling early career staff to attend industry-wide conferences is not just a ‘nice to have’ option, but an essential part of their development journey into future leaders for our industry
News Analysis
Are apprenticeships the solution or a costly burden?
’It is hopefully a fast-disappearing perception, but the idea that apprentices are school leavers who make the tea is woefully out of date,’ says learning and development lead
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Briefing: FCA right to put diverse talent attraction onus on employers
As an industry, the insurance sector must ditch quotas around diverse hiring and really think about inclusive business strategies – especially in light of the FCA’s decision not to mandate formal D&I requirements
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Insurance industry needs to hire ‘skills for the future’ instead of focusing on the past
’What were network engineers doing 10 years ago – plugging cables into the back of boxes? That’s not what they are doing now,’ says expert
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Is the industry doing enough to attract care leavers?
’It is important for children in care to see individuals with similar backgrounds achieving successful careers in the financial services industry,’ says sales operations consultant
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New programme launched to train next generation of loss assessors
’Our trainees will be in the field from day one, learning directly from experienced professionals,’ says chief executive
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The role of flexibility and mentoring in underpinning a claims career – Gallagher Bassett
Amy Fallows, claims team leader at Gallagher Bassett, details her career journey to date in the insurance sector and what tools have supported her to flourish
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FCA and PRA confirm ‘no plans’ to take regulatory D&I proposals further
The FCA and PRA initially consulted on proposed rules and expectations around diversity and inclusion for regulated firms in September 2023
News Analysis
Sector’s goal of gender parity demands action – Sarah Vaughan
‘Understanding the root causes of the underrepresentation of women, particularly in certain industries and at senior levels, is crucial,’ says founder and director
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Assessing the gender justice gap – Arag
Sponsored content: Rachael Wornes, marketing manager at Arag UK, discusses the gender insurance gap ahead of International Women’s Day
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School leaders to be mentored by brokers in new initiative
’We aim to equip school leaders with valuable skills and insights that will drive excellence in their schools and empower their pupils to reach their full potential,’ says executive director
News Analysis
Insurer gender pay gap reports flag senior staff imbalance and part-time job problem
Median gender pay gaps across the UK’s largest insurers are higher than the national average – but how are these firms seeking to improve pay parity?
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Briefing: Is neurodiversity being celebrated in insurance?
There is still a reluctance from employers to seek to understand the benefits a neurodiverse member of staff can bring to the table
IT Interview
Parisa Kheradmand: Claims Excellence Young Achiever Award winner on ‘championing inclusion’
’This award reminds me that I am enough – just as I am – and that my contributions are worthy of recognition and are valued,’ says marine surveyor and MCL adjuster
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Zurich ‘first insurer’ to publish social mobility data
’[This] announcement represents a firm commitment from us to understand and implement social equity drivers within our organisation,’ says chief human resources officer
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