iCAN: The Insurance Cultural Awareness Network

🎯 What has Insurance Post's 2024 census shown us about Diversity in the UK insurance industry? We were proud to take part in the 2024 Census, which was an online survey that paintes a picture of how the sector is shaping up when it comes to diversity, plus what extra effort is required to make the industry more inclusive. Insurance Post's 2024 Census shows a decade on from the launch of Lloyd’s diversity and inclusion festival Dive In and the inaugural Insurance Post Census, the Census shows the make-up of the insurance industry continues to be dominated by white faces, but the sector’s overall gender split has improved. Although women are beginning to smash through the industry's glass ceiling, when it comes to ethnicity, the insurance industry continues to fail to reflect the make-up of the UK today. The census features: ⭐ Johnny Timpson OBE, former Cabinet Office Disability and Access Ambassador ⭐ Ajay Mistry ACMA, Co-Founder & Co-Chair of iCAN: The Insurance Cultural Awareness Network and Founder of Gambit Partners and Mode Insurance ⭐ Carmen Powell, Managing Director of ISC Group ⭐ Liisa Antola, Senior Policy Advisor, Association of British Insurers ⭐ Matt Connell, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Chartered Insurance Institute 🗣️ Ajay Mistry, Co-Founder of iCAN, shares in the 2024 census: "As an industry we always focus on the negative side of diversity, equity and inclusion, but there are some true successes within firms that aren't discussed enough I look at firms like Aon, CNA Hardy, Aviva, etc. There are some very strong ethnic/female leaders, and we need to look at why they did well and how their story can help others. Learning from each other, other industries and taking the best practice will make a huge difference. Senior leaders need to start walking the walk as well as talking the talk." 📙 To read the full Census report from Insurance Post, visit here: https://lnkd.in/eJDMXpvv 🔔 Stay tuned to iCAN: The Insurance Cultural Awareness Network for the latest news and updates. 📌 Become an iCAN member here: https://lnkd.in/eWEXEnns Emma Ann Hughes / Chris Wade / Chris Finnegan #insurance #dei #diversity #network #ERG

🙌 Following the successes of Birmingham and Manchester, iCAN Bristol is next! Want to be involved? SHARE THIS POST with your colleagues in Bristol!! In partnership with our friends at the Chartered Insurance Institute of Bristol, we're thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of iCAN Bristol, expanding our network dedicated to insurance & finance professionals who share a passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion in Bristol and the surrounding areas! Our first event is an in-person Roundtable discussion scheduled for Monday 7th October, in Bristol from 5.30-8.30pm (location in #Bristol TBC). We're on the lookout for insurance and finance professionals in the Bristol area to join us. At the Roundtable, you will be invited to share your thoughts and ideas, and by the end we will have a strategy for the end of 2024 for a wider #launch into 2025. Refreshments will be provided - and it is a great opportunity for you to network with people from insurance and financial services in the region! We're all revved up to get started, and we can't wait to meet you! SPACES ARE LIMITED, SO SIGN UP SOON! 📍 TBC, Bristol 📅 Mon 7th Oct, 2024 ⏰ 17:30 - 20:30 📩 RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eCui7Qpm 🔔 Stay tuned to iCAN: The Insurance Cultural Awareness Network for the latest news and updates. 📌 Become an iCAN member here: https://lnkd.in/eWEXEnns Emily Kenna ACII / Khaldoun AbuQuora #DEI #insurance #Bristol #diversity #inclusion

🎯 Are you looking to change your role in the insurance or finance industry? Well check out our iCAN Apply - The Insurance Cultural Awareness Network Jobs Board! ⭐ What is iCAN Apply? iCANApply is our service to help talent from the iCAN community to connect to companies in the insurance sector. The scheme was developed as a response to feedback from iCAN members who voiced that more needed to be done to ensure our members are being shown some of the brilliant opportunities within the insurance industry. ✅ Are you currently looking for a new role? ✅ Want to find a new team? ✅ Seeking a new challenge? ✅ Looking for a higher-paying job? Check out our jobs board for some of the greatest jobs in the UK insurance industry from some of the world's top firms! We currently have roles across our Sponsors in: 🔹 Underwriting 🔹 Broking 🔹 Marketing & Sales 🔹 Claims 🔹 Legal 🔹 HR 🔹 Talent 🔹 Data / Actuarial 🔹 And more!  🔗 Explore the opportunities at: https://icanapply.uk/  🔔 Follow iCAN: The Insurance Cultural Awareness Network and watch our socials for updates  📌 Sign up to become an iCAN member here: https://lnkd.in/eWEXEnns #iCANApply #jobs #opportunities #DEI #change #roles #insurance #finance #operations

🏆 An inspiring session with Starr Insurance’s Stuart Scott! This week, we had an insightful and dynamic session with Stuart Scott, Chief Executive Officer of London and European Operations at Starr Insurance, as part of our "Coffee with the CEO" initiative. Stuart shared invaluable career insights, personal anecdotes, and actionable advice that left our iCAN members inspired and empowered. ☕ What is “Coffee with the CEO”? ☕ Our "Coffee with the CEO" series provides iCAN members with direct access to senior leaders across the insurance industry. These intimate sessions, hosted in collaboration with our sponsors and partners, cover career advice, personal journeys, industry trends, and more. The goal is to empower attendees with actionable insights to boost their own career paths. In this latest session with Stuart, members had the opportunity to connect in person and hear his perspective on the key ingredients for a successful career. iCAN Digital Marketing Associate Josh Dumelow shares key takeaways: 🔑 Leverage the power of networks According to Stuart, professional networks can provide critical support and advice at various stages of your career. These networks give you access to people you wouldn’t meet in your day-to-day work, offering fresh perspectives and guidance on navigating new situations. 🔑 The value of mentorship, formal and informal Stuart stressed the importance of mentorship, even in informal settings. Surrounding yourself with people you admire and consider mentors can provide crucial insights. He also spoke about the benefits of reverse mentoring, where both the mentor and mentee can learn from each other. 🔑 The evolving role of AI in insurance While AI adoption won’t happen overnight, he believes its value will come from driving productivity and efficiency. As data governance improves, AI’s potential will become clearer, but its implementation should be tied to tangible improvements, like time-saving and resource optimisation. A huge thank you to Stuart and our sponsor Starr Insurance for an inspiring session! 🔔 Follow iCAN Apply - The Insurance Cultural Awareness Network Jobs Board: The Insurance Cultural Awareness Network and stay tuned for more updates and events. 📌 Sign up to become an iCAN member here: https://lnkd.in/eWEXEnns Natalie Pitman // Jo Pickup // Hannah Opadiran // Echaunti Swan #DEI #icaninspire #careerdevelopment #coffeewiththeCEO

☕ Looking to meet with a top Role Model and Global Leader? ☕ What is “Coffee with the CEO”? ☕ In an effort to connect our members and provide them with access to senior executives across the insurance sector, we work with our sponsors and partners to pull together an all-star cast of C-Suite individuals from across the industry to host career sessions with iCAN members to discuss all things from career-advice to their views on the industry to their journey - essentially everything you need to empower your own career. Join us for our latest Coffee with the CEO session with Hugh Sturgess, Chief Executive Officer, Arch Insurance International, on the 1st October! ⭐About Hugh Hugh Sturgess was appointed Chief Executive Officer, Arch Insurance International in January 2019. In 2005, Hugh joined Arch Insurance Canada’s Executive Assurance division, where he had responsibility for establishing management liability and professional liability product lines in Canada and most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Arch Insurance Canada Ltd. Hugh has held various roles in the financial services industry including as a Senior Analyst with the Royal Bank of Canada’s Capital Markets division, and as an underwriter with Chubb Insurance Company of Canada. 🔔 Please sign up by the 25th September as there are only a limited number of seats available. The session is designed to be open and interactive, with discussion and an opportunity for members to ask Hugh questions on career advice, tips on development and leadership topics. 📍 Arch Insurance, London 📅 1st Oct, 2024 ⏰ 8:30 am - 10:00 am 📩 Register your interest here - https://lnkd.in/eTgkzdtW Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an industry all-star, and to grow your own network in the industry! We can't wait! 🔔 Follow iCAN: The Insurance Cultural Awareness Network and watch our socials for upcoming events. 📌 Sign up to become an iCAN member here: https://lnkd.in/eWEXEnns Buffy Morris / Christy Caragol / Evelyn Calloway / Gaia Corbetta / Marcella McLean / Neetal Chotai Assoc CIPD / Rachel B. #coffeewiththeceo #networking #careerdevelopment #leadershiptips #icaninspire

🏮 Looking forward to tonight! We are excited that iCAN has been nominated as a finalist for the Diversity and Inclusion Award at the Insurance Insider Honours Awards 2024! The Diversity and Inclusion Award recognises organisations that have had a wider positive impact across the marketplace as well as the level of innovation, creativity and originality with ongoing results which speak to colleagues and customers across a spectrum of underrepresented characteristics in the insurance market. Thank you to Insurance Insider for the recognition and to our awesome team for making this possible - and we are looking forward to celebrating this evening! 🔔 Follow iCAN: The Insurance Cultural Awareness Network and watch our socials for upcoming events. 📌 Sign up to become an iCAN member here: https://lnkd.in/eWEXEnns #insuranceinsider #finalists #awards #diversityandinclusion #dei

🌍Celebrating Black History Month 2024! Join iCAN and our friends and sponsors BMS Group, Markel, CNA Hardy, Tokio Marine Kiln and AIG, The Hartford and Equity City for an enlightening event, uncovering the forgotten and untold history that led Britain to become the vibrant cultural melting pot it is today. Through a captivating exploration of key moments in history, including Windrush and other significant events in Africa, we will reclaim the narrative around migration, highlighting the invaluable contributions of the Black community to modern British society - learning from David O., and a fantastic opportunity for Networking afterwards! 🌗About Our Speaker David Olusoga is a British-Nigerian historian, author, presenter and BAFTA winning filmmaker. He is Professor of Public History at the University of Manchester and a columnist for The Observer. He writes also for The Guardian, The New Statesman, The Voice and BBC History Magazine. He presents the long-running BBC history series A House Through Time and wrote and presented the award-winning series Black & British: A Forgotten History and the BAFTA winning Britain’s Forgotten Slave Owners. Among his other presenting credits are The World’s War, and The Unwanted: The Secret Windrush Files, Extra Life, a Short History of Living Longer and the landmark BBC arts series Civilizations. This event will be hosted in person and virtually. Come and join us for an evening of learning and networking! 📍 BMS, London 📅 Tues 1st Oct, 2024 ⏰ 6pm - 9pm 📩 Register here - https://lnkd.in/ezs926zm 🔔 Follow iCAN: The Insurance Cultural Awareness Network and watch our socials for upcoming events. 📌 Sign up to become an iCAN member here: https://lnkd.in/eWEXEnns Louisa Erwin / Echaunti Swan / Vanessa B. / Max Hull / Sean tibby / Ophelia A. / Susan Thomson / Sarah Ahmed / Dr Julie Humphreys FCIPD / Isabel Melton / Eleanor Markham / Lynn Abhulimen #bhm2024 #blackhistorymonth #networking #windrush

☕ Looking to meet with a top Role Model and Global Leader? ☕ What is “Coffee with the CEO”? ☕ In an effort to connect our members and provide them with access to senior executives across the insurance sector, we work with our sponsors and partners to pull together an all-star cast of C-Suite individuals from across the industry to host career sessions with iCAN members to discuss all things from career-advice to their views on the industry to their journey - essentially everything you need to empower your own career. We are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting an in-person session with Luis Prato, President of the London and MENA region, Liberty Specialty Markets, on the 19th September, 2024 at 8:30 am. The session will be one hour long, and there will be a networking opportunity afterwards. ⭐And even more exciting as Luis is one of iCAN's 2023 hashtag #iCANRoleModels (Check out our 60 Role Models Book - https://lnkd.in/e47QSv_Z) Luis is President of the London and MENA region at Liberty Specialty Markets, where he is responsible for setting, owning, and executing the strategy for the London insurance business. Luis has over three decades of experience in the insurance industry and has held various underwriting, risk management, and leadership positions. Luis joined Liberty in 2023 from AXA XL, where he was Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), UK and Lloyd's, and the Active Underwriter of AXA XL's syndicate at Lloyd's. Having joined Catlin in 2008, he progressed through various senior roles while the firm transitioned through two acquisitions. 🔔 Please sign up by the 13th of September as there are only a limited number of seats available. The session is designed to be open and interactive, with discussion and an opportunity for members to ask Luis questions on career advice, tips on development and leadership topics. 📍 Liberty Specialty Markets - 20 Fenchurch St, London EC3M 3AW 📅 19th Sept, 2024 ⏰ 8:30 am - 10:00 am 📩 Register your interest here - https://lnkd.in/e8HbsbpP Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an industry all-star, and to grow your own network in the industry! 🔔 Follow iCAN: The Insurance Cultural Awareness Network and watch our socials for upcoming events. 📌 Sign up to become an iCAN member here: https://lnkd.in/eWEXEnns Jennifer Breach / Dorrette Sutherland / Angela Ocrah ACG / Clare Chin / Kiran Sihra / Oghenetejiri Abigail Eruviadje-Cousin / Maureen S. / Jo Brown #coffeewiththeceo #networking #careerdevelopment #leadershiptips #icaninspire

🙌 Following the successes of Birmingham and Manchester, iCAN Bristol is next! Want to be involved? In partnership with our friends at the Chartered Insurance Institute of Bristol, we're thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of iCAN Bristol, expanding our network dedicated to insurance & finance professionals who share a passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion in Bristol and the surrounding areas! Our first event is an in-person Roundtable discussion scheduled for Monday 7th October, in Bristol from 5.30-8.30pm (location in #Bristol TBC). We're on the lookout for insurance and finance professionals in the Bristol area to join us. At the Roundtable, you will be invited to share your thoughts and ideas, and by the end we will have a strategy for the end of 2024 for a wider #launch into 2025. Refreshments will be provided - and it is a great opportunity for you to network with people from insurance and financial services in the region! We're all revved up to get started, and we can't wait to meet you! Feel free to share this exciting event with anyone you know who's keen on diving into DEI initiatives in Bristol SPACES ARE LIMITED, SO SIGN UP SOON! 📍 TBC, Bristol 📅 Mon 7th Oct, 2024 ⏰ 17:30 - 20:30 📩 RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eCui7Qpm 🔔 Stay tuned to iCAN: The Insurance Cultural Awareness Network for the latest news and updates. 📌 Become an iCAN member here: https://lnkd.in/eWEXEnns Emily Kenna ACII / Khaldoun AbuQuora #DEI #insurance #Bristol #diversity #inclusion

👀 Save the date!!! ✊🏿 Do you want to support Black-Owned Businesses? Well we would love to invite you to the FOURTH Black-Owned Market in Insurance! ⭐ SPONSORS, LOCATION AND SURPRISES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON! ⭐ This event has been created to champion and showcase black-owned businesses to the #insurance industry! The event format will be a market layout with stalls, food, drinks and fun for all. This is the 4th event, and after the past 3 years, we’re glad to be back and bigger than ever! Don't miss out on this fantastic event that celebrates diversity, promotes business excellence, and empowers black entrepreneurs! Sign up early to avoid disappointment today: 📍 London 📅 Weds 30th October, 2024 ⏰ 17:30-20:30 📩 Sign up early here - https://lnkd.in/e98ZhF72 🔔 Stay tuned to iCAN: The Insurance Cultural Awareness Network for the latest news and updates. 📌 Become an iCAN member here: https://lnkd.in/eWEXEnns #icanbhm #icancommunities #community #culture #blackhistorymonth #bhm2024 #bhm #blackownedbusiness #blackbusiness #blackexcellence