inclusion
FCA warns on areas of harm in wholesale market
The Financial Conduct Authority has zoned in on wholesalers, MGAs, the London Market and consolidators and warned that firms have “not fully embraced its key messages” around product oversight or firm culture and purpose.
Analysis: Sexism, seniority and insurance
As Amanda Blanc reveals the “misogynistic scars” she has suffered, and says that sexism got worse as she took more senior roles, Insurance Age investigates gender discrimination in insurance
Opinion: D&I – how a difference can be made
Ardonagh Advisory lead Rob Worrell shares his view on how the biggest demographic in broking – middle-aged white men – can support the diversity & inclusion agenda.
Interview: Sue Langley, chair of Gallagher UK
The Gallagher leader discusses her time in the job, making deals and the insurance sector’s need for talent along with sharing her views on improving diversity and inclusion in the market as well as how she coped with lockdown.
FCA reveals D&I and AR delays
The Financial Conduct Authority has delayed its consultation paper and policy statement on diversity in financial services as well as a policy statement on reviewing the appointed representatives regime.
Biba pushes back against FCA letter
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has criticised the tone taken by the Financial Conduct Authority in its letter to brokers and promised to respond to the watchdog to defend the work done by the sector.
Disappointed FCA warns brokers on consumer harms
The Financial Conduct Authority has written to brokers warning there are significant risks of potential harm that both the market and individual firms need to address and that it will take action where needed.
Liiba launches campaign for D&I initiatives
The London & International Insurance Brokers’ Association has initiated a fresh campaign to increase awareness of diversity and inclusion initiatives in the London insurance market.
2022 Empower Ethnic Minority Executives list names insurance stars
Four people from Aviva, Beazley, Sompo International and Axa XL have made the listing of 100 executive role models.
FCA does not want to be a price regulator, says Sheldon Mills
Sheldon Mills, executive director – consumers and competition at the Financial Conduct Authority, has stressed to brokers that the watchdog does not want to be a price regulator.
Biba joins GAIN as founding member
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has joined the Group for Autism, Insurance and Diversity as its most recent founding member.