Name
Panel discussion: The next chapter in LGBTQ+ inclusion
Date & Time
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Speakers
Description
“Progress on LGBTQ+ inclusion in the UK insurance sector is tangible but uneven, according to a survey by the LGBTQ+ Insurance Network.”
- How can we take passive support to active LGBTQ+ advocacy within the workplace?
- What specific actions should senior leaders take to address rising bullying?
- How can insurers create a workplace culture where LGBTQ+ employees feel safe, supported, and empowered to be their authentic selves?
- What role do leaders play in fostering LGBTQ+ inclusion, and how can they become more effective allies?
- What are the biggest barriers LGBTQ+ professionals face in building careers within the insurance industry, and how can we address them?
- What lessons can the insurance sector learn from other industries that have made significant progress on LGBTQ+ inclusion?
Moderator:
- Fiona Robertson, Editor, Insurance Insider
Speakers:
- Maxim Cook, Company Secretarial Administrator, Tokio Marine Kiln
- Jason Groves, International Director of External Affairs & Media Relations, Marsh