"Unlocking every individual’s potential to innovate will enable us to tackle the global challenges the industry is facing and create more resilient businesses."
- Jason Groves, Chair of the Dive In Festival & International Director of External Affairs and Media Relations at Marsh McLennan
Dive In is a global movement in the insurance industry that supports inclusive workplace cultures. Recognising that we live in a world with challenges like climate change and cybercrime, Dive In calls upon the industry to evolve.
Last year’s theme was ‘Unlocking Innovation: The Power of Inclusion’, promoting inclusive cultures that value diverse perspectives when driving innovation in the insurance industry.
In 2024, the festival will focus on ‘A Sustainable Future: The Next 10 Years’, with hybrid events hosted across Greece, Belgium, Malaysia, Namibia, and the Philippines – as well as various online sessions. This will take place on the 24-26th September 2024.
Global partners include AIG, Aon, Aviva, AXA XL, Chubb, Clyde & Co, CNA, Everest Re, Fidelis Insurance Group, Gallagher, Guidewire, Howden Insurance, Kennedys, KPMG, Liberty Global, Lloyd’s, Lockton Re, Markel, Marsh McLennan, MS Amlin, Munich Re, RenaissanceRe, RGA, Scor, Sompo, Swiss Re Group, Tokio Marine Kiln, and Willis Towers Watson.
For the second consecutive year, the festival will run the ‘Dive In to Reverse Mentoring’ scheme which encourages senior leaders to engage with individuals working at junior levels within the industry. Unlike traditional mentoring arrangements, this programme has its junior participants act as mentors, guiding and instructing senior peers.
Yelhis Hernandez, Mexico Country Manager & Central America Market Development Manager at Lloyd’s (who’s previously participated in the scheme), said: “Through our ‘Dive In to Reverse Mentoring’ initiative, we’ve cultivated a culture of collaboration and mutual learning among senior leadership and junior team members across the globe. We’re delighted to reintroduce the scheme, with the goal of expanding its international reach.”
“As Dive In celebrates its 10-year anniversary, it’s not only a moment to reflect on the industry’s strides in D&I but an opportunity to look ahead at the next decade and how we progress. This year’s theme is a clarion call to ask individuals at all levels of seniority to commit to creating inclusive workplace cultures,” added Jason Groves, Chair of the Dive In Festival & International Director of External Affairs and Media Relations at Marsh McLennan.
“Unlocking every individual’s potential to innovate will enable us to tackle the global challenges the industry is facing and create more resilient businesses,” he concluded.
