Diversity and Inclusion Report CONTENTS FOREWORD: DIVE IN Building a braver cultureIf we are brave, the speed of progress in developing the culture we want for the re/insurance sector will increase: Mark Lomas.READ ON FOREWORD: BILTIR Driving the changeAll companies need to make concerted efforts to ensure that DE&I are central pillars of their operations: Natasha Scotland Courcy.READ ON FOREWORD: CII Understanding the ecosystemOrganisations can become more inclusive by thinking of structures that exist beyond their own boundaries: Jonathan Clark.READ ON FOREWORD: ISC GROUP Equity must come before equalityCompanies should have a multifaceted DE&I strategy to achieve true equality: Lara Pedley.READ ON FOREWORD: LINK The nexus of ESG and D&IThe public and customers now have greater expectations of insurance firms: Maurice Rose.READ ON COMPANY PROFILE Taking a holistic approachDiversity and inclusion is not an add-on for Markel, it’s a core part of the business. READ ON WOMEN IN RE No ‘silver bullet’ for slow gender equality progressThe financial services sector in the UK is not home to big numbers of senior women, according to the 2021 Women in Finance Charter.READ ON WOMEN IN RE Pandemics, presenteeism and putting yourself forwardWomen have been disproportionally affected by the COVID-19 pandemic—is there hope for the future?READ ON INTERVIEW: MARLÈNE LARSONNEUR, CCR GROUP Redefining D&I for the next generationRecruitment is just the beginning of the D&I value journey, says Marlène Larsonneur of CCR Group.READ ON MENTAL HEALTH Smashing mental health stigma amid COVID-19The stigma around mental ill health may still exist, but the pandemic has acted as a catalyst to break down some of it.READ ON MENTAL HEALTH Insurance leaders must step upThere’s a long list of work that must be done to bring the industry up to speed on mental health initiatives.READ ON DIVERSITY STRATEGIES The Lloyd’s outlookLloyd’s diversity, inclusion and wellbeing manager Monica Stancu discusses making insurance more attractive as a career option.READ ON PANEL Too much talk: re/insurers and diversityIt’s time for businesses to get serious—before the consequences become clear.READ ON PANEL Conscious action needed to beat biasBusinesses may need to start holding people accountable for accelerating the rate of progress.READ ON INTERVIEW The menopause is holding women back A survey led by IGI finds the insurance industry has more work ahead in promoting gender equality and diversity.READ ON RACE & ETHNICITY Data, hiring and selling the industryCertain changes and initiatives can help companies, and the industry as a whole, push forward.READ ON RACE & ETHNICITY Regulators, rating agencies and investorsEach stakeholder has its role to play in driving diversity—and beware the company that doesn’t listen.READ ON TALENT Get them while they’re youngThere is a significant challenge when it comes to attracting and retaining young talent.READ ON STRATEGY Taking D&I from theory to practiceRe/insurers can start small but should think big to see real change in their organisations.READ ON STRATEGY Communication is the key in D&IInsurers must talk about what they’re doing—in the business, in the industry, and outside.READ ON D&I INITIATIVES 25 ways to make a differenceWe summarise 25 industry D&I initiatives that stand out from the crowd.READ ON D&I CHAMPIONS Top 40 D&I re/insurance championsIntelligent Insurer has selected the top 40 D&I champions in the re/insurance industry.READ ONSign up to the Intelligent Insurer newsletter SIGN UP HERE Take a trial subscriptionSUBSCRIBE HERE