Dive In Festival

A note from our Global Festival Partner: WTW  At WTW, attracting, hiring and retaining top talent is key to our success. We believe diverse teams are more creative and innovative, and a diverse workforce creates more opportunities for professional growth and development.  As a leading global advisory, broking and solutions, WTW is proud to be a Global Festival Partner for #DiveIn2024.  

The government is set to introduce mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for organisations with more than 250 employees. This measure, planned under the draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill announced in the 2024 King’s Speech, aims to enshrine in law the right to equal pay for ethnic minorities and disabled people.  Sheeraz Gulsher and Darain Faraz, co-founders of the non-profit organisation People Like Us, have highlighted the significance of this legislation: "This government has responded to us and many other organisations calling for this legislation. We have long recognised the systemic biases and disparities faced by people who look like us in the workplace. This law could be a significant step towards holding businesses accountable for how they treat their workers."  Access the article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e5B2mPzC government is set to introduce mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for organisations with more than 250 employees. This measure, planned under the draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill announced in the 2024 King’s Speech, aims to enshrine in law the right to equal pay for ethnic minorities and disabled people.  Sheeraz Gulsher and Darain Faraz, co-founders of the non-profit organisation People Like Us, have highlighted the significance of this legislation: "This government has responded to us and many other organisations calling for this legislation. We have long recognised the systemic biases and disparities faced by people who look like us in the workplace. This law could be a significant step towards holding businesses accountable for how they treat their workers."  Access the article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e5v_Wj9h

Dive In’s Reverse Mentoring Scheme is still open for entry! This innovative cross-industry initiative connects junior employees with senior leaders, fostering collaboration and mutual learning to bridge generational and cultural gaps. Sign up now to participate as either a mentor or a mentee and connect with professionals from around the globe, regardless of their level of seniority. Secure your spot before the Dive In Festival, happening on September 24-26! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/epbS-BdF #ReverseMentoring #DiveInFestival #ProfessionalDevelopment #Mentorship #CrossIndustry #GlobalNetworking

A note from our Global Festival Partner: Swiss Re   At Swiss Re we understand that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment contributes to greater innovation, better decision-making, and stronger performance. This is why we have made DEI a business priority and we are building an organisation that leads with inclusion. Our inclusion-first approach is guided by the important distinction between diversity and inclusion. Having a diverse team doesn’t mean you have an inclusive team nor does valuing diversity mean you get value from diversity. Every individual is unique, and a truly inclusive environment is one that unlocks the value from diverse teams involving everyone and increasing advocacy and understanding across the company. This is important because when we feel included, we feel psychologically safe, respected, trusted and can do our best work, which in turn drives business value and builds a culture of performance. We are taking action to embed the mindsets, capabilities, and practices to foster an inclusive culture. We remain focused on ensuring that these measures are reflected in our employees‘ lived experiences. We are proud to be a Global Festival Partner of #DiveIn2024. Swiss Re is a diverse organisation, with a workforce of over 14000 employees of 122 nationalities. We believe that inclusion is the key to leveraging this diversity and channelling the power and impact of different perspectives. We therefore look to create an environment where all employees can bring their whole selves to work, feel a sense of belonging and work together for impact. About Swiss Re Swiss Re Group is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. It anticipates and manages risk – from natural catastrophes to climate change, from ageing populations to cyber-crime. The aim of Swiss Re is to enable society to thrive and progress, creating new opportunities and solutions for its clients.

A note from our Global Festival Partner: Sompo “Diverse perspectives drive innovation. Harnessing this allows us to deliver products and services in truly meaningful ways, using our ease of expertise to support our clients as they take on the most complex challenges of today and tomorrow. As a global provider of commercial and consumer P&C, and specialty (re)insurance, Sompo is proud to be a Global Festival Partner for the second year for #DiveIn2024.” James Shea, CEO and Executive Chairman for Sompo 

A note from our Global Festival Partner: SCOR   SCOR believes in diversity in all its forms and understands the importance of empowering each and every employee to reach their full potential while feeling secure and confident to be their true selves at work. As a global reinsurance company serving clients in 160 countries from 35 offices worldwide, SCOR’s goal is to cultivate a company culture of feedback and collaboration, one that empowers employees, embraces their diversity and individuality, and ensures a healthy work-life balance. From underwriters to claims specialists, actuaries to analysts, every individual at SCOR contributes to our collective mission of safeguarding societies and building resilience against the unexpected. Having already taken decisive steps toward meeting ambitious targets for female representation in leadership and receiving recognition for the work being done by the SCOR Inclusion Global Network (SIGN ), SCOR believes that participation in initiatives such as the Dive In Festival are important in making a far-reaching impact in the (re)insurance industry, local communities, and societies as a whole. SCOR is proud to support Dive In 2024 as a Global Festival Partner and we look forward to being part of an important conversation that helps to foster diversity, cultivate bold ideas, and bring forward new perspectives in the swiftly evolving industry of (re)insurance. Learn more about SCOR at scor.com #DiveIn2024

A note from our Global Festival Partner: Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated "As the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life and health related reinsurance solutions, RGA is proud to be a Global Festival Partner of Dive In 2024. At RGA, we often say that people are at the heart of our business, and as a result, we emphasise the importance of fostering an inclusive workplace culture and we work every day to help make financial protection accessible to all."

Dive In to Reverse Mentoring is live for its second year after a successful debut! This pioneering cross-industry initiative fosters collaboration and mutual learning by enabling junior employees to mentor senior members, bridging generational and cultural divides. Join as a mentor or mentee today and learn from individuals worldwide, at all levels of seniority. Sign up using the link below and be part of this transformative experience: https://lnkd.in/epbS-BdF #ReverseMentoring #Mentorship #ProfessionalDevelopment #DiversityAndInclusion #DiveIn2024

A note from our Global Festival Partner: RenaissanceRe "As a leading global reinsurer, RenaissanceRe is proud to be a Global Festival Partner for four years of Dive In. RenaissanceRe believes that by celebrating what makes each of us unique and embracing our diversity, we are better able to meet tomorrow with open minds, optimism and a spirit of community that welcomes everyone."

A note from our Global Festival Partner: Munich Re "As one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, primary insurance and insurance-related risk solutions, DEI is a critical part of Munich Re’s business strategy, woven deeply into the fibre of our culture and business operations. Munich Re’s employees are our most valuable asset, and their diversity, equity and inclusion are key to the company’s success. Munich Re is proud to be again a Global Festival Partner for #DiveIn2024"