Former Lloyd’s underwriter, Sophie Jarvis, has revealed she was told to wear heels, a dress and a lot of make-up to succeed, according to her blog, published in The Evening Standard. She said the firm had been “very aggressive” about recruiting women into its ranks but that it did not have enough female staff at the time – which is why they were being paid less. The revelations come as the insurance market attempts to stamp out sexual harassment and promote a "diverse and inclusive culture". Lloyd's launched a campaign in March, days after Bloomberg reported stories of women who had experienced sexual harassment.
Former Lloyd’s underwriter, Sophie Jarvis, has revealed she was told to wear heels, a dress and a lot of make-up to succeed, according to her blog, published in The Evening Standard. Jarvis also recounted how Dame Inga Beale, former CEO of Lloyd’s, was "held in disdain" by some employees. The revelations come as the insurance market attempts to stamp out sexual harassment and promote a "diverse and inclusive culture". Lloyd's launched a campaign in March, days after Bloomberg reported stories of women who had experienced sexual harassment.