Trade voice: James Dalton on embracing diversity in insurance
In order to reflect the diverse communities UK insurers serve the insurance industry needs to continue to make progress towards creating a truly diverse and inclusive workforce, especially at executive and board level, explains James Dalton, director for general insurance policy, Association of British Insurers
As a white, middle-aged man working in the insurance industry, I am far from unique. But things are changing.
In terms of gender equality, more women than men are joining the industry, but the number
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