Global insurance event to mark final year by tackling culture, skills and trust in a rapidly evolving workplace
The Dive In Festival will return for the 12th and final time this September, with organisers urging the industry to address the growing tension between rapid technological change and the human skills that underpin insurance.
Taking place from the 22 to 24 September 2026, the event will centre on the theme ‘The Human gAIn: Powering Culture & Connection.’ It will focus on how firms can embrace artificial intelligence (AI), whilst maintaining judgement, empathy and trust.
Launched in 2015, Dive In has grown from a London-based initiative into a global movement, engaging tens of thousands of professionals across more than 50 countries.
This year’s event is expected to span over 30 countries and be delivered in more than 60 languages, marking what organisers describe as a “landmark, unmissable moment” for the sector.
David Martin, global director of inclusion and diversity at Gallagher, said: “Dive In has played a vital role in bringing the industry together to share ideas, challenge perspectives and drive progress.
”As AI reshapes the workplace, building trust, belonging and shared purpose has never been more important in creating a more inclusive future.”
Final year
The Dive In festival is coming to an end after this year due to Lloyd’s pulling the plug to focus on a new programme that will be created following a structured market consultation.
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The final festival will be supported by organisations from across the industry, including AIG, Antares, Aon, Arch, Asta, Aviva, Axa XL, Clyde and Co, Fidelis Insurance Group, Gallagher, GP Strategies, Liberty Mutual, Lloyd’s, Markel, Marsh, Moody’s, RenaissanceRe and WTW.
Supporter Partners confirmed for 2026 include Axis, Alliant, Everest, KPMG, Lockton Re and RGA.
Nick Line, chief underwriting officer at CFC and chair of Dive In for 2026, said: “Over the past 11 years, I’ve seen first-hand the role Dive In plays in opening up important conversations across our industry. At its heart, it’s about building an insurance market where anyone with the talent and ambition to succeed has a fair chance of doing so. As chair, I’m incredibly proud to lead the festival into its final year, which we are aiming to be its most impactful yet.”
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