In-depth - diversity: Diversity, opportunity and the future

Beyond the moral argument for greater diversity in the workplace, there is a sound business case for increasing inclusivity that brokers could benefit from

The need for the insurance sector to have a more diverse and inclusive workforce has deservedly taken centre stage. 

Numerous reports and factsheets have been printed on why diversity is important, including the Diversity annual report 2015/16 by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), last year’s Holding up the Mirror from Lloyd’s along with, for instance, various blogs from PwC this year tackling the issue faced by the industry.

There is no doubt that the industry has been tagged as being