The lack of gender diversity across the Insurance industry is again a ‘hot topic’.
Many would now argue that urgent action is needed.
From a PR perspective, the last few months have been a disaster. In March, Bloomberg Businessweek reported on allegations of sexual harassment and bullying at Lloyd’s of London. In the article, Lloyd’s was described as a “meat market”. In the past week, there have been reports of suspensions and resignations at two major firms following allegations of “rude and offensive” comments, and sexual harassment. In addition, judging by comments from the Lloyd’s chairman, Bruce Carnegie-Brown (City A.M), there may be more to come.