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5th April 2023
On 28th March, REG hosted a Women in Insurance Panel Event, which focused on addressing the challenges facing women working in the industry and what the sector can do to promote equal opportunities and action gender equality.
The event started with a talk from Marketing Manager, Zoë Parsons, discussing some of the challenges facing women in the market; including gender pay gaps, lack of representation, the gender seniority gap and attitudes towards women at work.
Following, Melanie Cotton, Associate at Elborne Mitchell LLP gave a fantastic introduction to gender bias and our own unconscious biases.
We would like to say a massive thank you to our panelists; Kate Payne, Partner at Elborne Mitchell LLP; Caitlin Jansen Van Ryssen, Associate at WTW; Kajal Pankhania, Manager at DA Strategy and Chair of MGAA Next Gen and Gemma Henderson, Business Director at IDEX Consulting Ltd, for then sharing their thoughts on how the insurance sector and us as individuals can address the barriers and start to action fairer representation and equal opportunities across the board, to create a motivated, empowered and positive workforce.
Karen Collier
"I thought the event was a really good insight into all ages perspectives. In general, we have come such a long way (from an older person's point of view!), but still have a long way to go. I would attend again and recommend to others. It was well organised, staff were great, and a real diverse perspective in the room."
Axis
Assistant Underwriter
Clodagh Hegarty
"I enjoyed the event. I particularly enjoyed the introduction that provided facts/statistics to set the tone of the debate. The panel was engaging."
DA Strategy
Associate Consultant
Frederica Moore
"I thought it was a really insightful event on an important topic that needs to be talked about more in the industry. The structure of the event, it being a panel session, enabled the panellists to speak more candidly about their experiences."
Willis Towers Watson
Associate
Amidst a time where underrepresentation and inequality are rife within the workplace, how does the insurance sector not only champion inclusivity, but also succeed in female retention?
Panel discussion on the insurance industry's reluctant adoption of digitisation, what the sector needs to address, the barriers to accelerating digitisation in the insurance market, and as we look to the future, how can technology providers show the importance of tech solution adoption in the market.
In today's challenging job market, still in the midst of the Great Resignation, every industry is facing recruitment challenges and struggling to attract young talent. But for the insurance sector, these challenges are more acute than most, and they're nothing new. But why are the younger generations not being attracted to the insurance sector? There are a number of reasons for this...
The time has come to say goodbye to this year's Marketing Interns; Ellie Moeran and Julia Palos. We'd like to thank them for their commitment and contribution to REG's marketing activities throughout the year and wish them well as they head back to University to complete their final year of studies! Read all all about their experiences from a year in industry...
What a year. When the idea sprung to me to write a blog about my experience as a Marketing Intern over the last year, I thought it would be a perfect opportunity for self-reflection. To kind of close this chapter of my life. But to be honest, it's hard to know where to start...
