The UK's insurance industry needs to prioritise diversity and mental health, according to a survey commissioned by the Lloyd's of London Dive In Festival. Of the respondents, 54% said gender equality should be a focus for the sector, while mental health and cultural inclusion were cited by 27.7% and 38%, respectively. The insurance industry's mean gender pay gap reached 47% last year, compared to the national average of 17.9%. However, many companies are introducing initiatives to support women in the sector and are beginning to embrace change, said Tali Shlomo of the Chartered Insurance Institute.
The UK's insurance industry needs to prioritise diversity and mental health, according to a survey commissioned by the Lloyd's of London Dive In Festival. Of the respondents, 54% said gender equality should be a focus for the sector, while mental health and cultural inclusion were cited by 47% and 38%, respectively. The insurance industry's mean gender pay gap reached 27.7% last year, compared to the national average of 17.9%. However, many companies are introducing initiatives to support women in the sector and are beginning to embrace change, said Tali Shlomo of the Chartered Insurance Institute.