The insurance industry’s Dive In diversity and inclusion festival, now in its eighth year, helps create an environment that attracts the best talent from broader backgrounds, Lloyd’s says.

Registration is now open for the 2022 festival, which centres on the theme Building Braver Cultures. More than 150 events will take place across at least 40 countries on September 27-29.

“We’re absolutely committed to building a more inclusive market – one that welcomes and represents the diversity of our customers globally, embraces innovation and enables high performance,” Lloyd's Head of Culture Mark Lomas said.

Dive In, which was originally conceived by Lloyd’s, “shines a spotlight” on achievements so far, as well as the work still required, he says.

"It offers a chance to reflect on our progress, educate ourselves and learn new skills to create an environment that attracts the very best talent,” Mr Lomas said.

Featuring locally at Dive In sessions this month are former Australian of the Year and AFL star Adam Goodes, Australian Women’s Rugby 7s player and Olympic gold medallist Ellia Green, and former Socceroo Craig Foster.

Register and find full details here.

Local events:

27th September

9:30 - 10:30 NZDT (in person), Real Talk about Walking The Walk. Sponsored by: Dual, Kennedys Law

10:00 - 11:00 NZDT (online/in person). Generalising Generations – addressing ageism in multigenerational workplaces. Sponsored by AIG Insurance New Zealand, Diversity Works, Marsh, Wotton + Kearney

08:30-09:30 AWST (online). Building Inclusive Company Cultures. Featuring Tasneem Chopra, a cross-cultural consultant. Sponsors Gilchrist Connell and NIBA WA

12:00 - 13:30 AEST (in person) Disability ≠ (does not equal) inability. Sponsored by Steadfast

13:30 - 14:30 AEST (online) Building braver cultures. A fireside chat with Mr Goodes and Diversity Council Australia CEO Lisa Annese

17:00 - 19:00 AEST (in person), Hidden Disabilities: Neurodiversity in the workplace

September 28

08:30 - 10:00 (online and in person). Disability ≠ (does not equal) Inability. Sponsor Steadfast

10:00 - 11:00 AEST (online). Building braver cultures - stories and lessons from out of industry. Ms Green will share experiences of inclusion in elite levels of sport

12:00 - 13:00 (online). Out of sight but not out of mind: the hidden disability journey, Sponsored by The Gutsy Group

13:30 - 14:30, (online). Invisible Women. Is the ‘new normal’ helping or hindering women or considering diverse lived experiences? Sponsored by Sparke Helmore Lawyers

15:00 - 16:30, (online/In person). Putting the "Neuro" into Diversity. Sponsored by AIG Australia, DXC Technology, Marsh Australia

16:30-18:30, (in person). Why wellbeing matters in the workplace. Sponsored by Allied World Assurance Company, Insurtech Australia, BMS Risk Solutions

September 29

09:00 - 10:00, (online) R.E.S.P.E.C.T: Find out what it means to teams. Sponsored by HDI Global, Lockton Australia

10:00 - 11:00, (online/in person) Whole of self, physiological safety in action. Sponsored by Chubb, Honan

11:00 - 12:00, (online/in person) In conversation with Mr Foster and Anyier Yuol. Sponsored by Kennedys Law, DUAL Asia Pacific

14:00 - 15:00, (online), Building Better Cultures – practical steps in the workplace. Sponsored by Pride In Law

15:30 - 17:00, (online/in person) Workplace flexibility for the modern family. Sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway

17:00 - 18:30 (online/in person) Inclusive comedy night with comedian Lizzy Hoo: Under the Microscope: Are Micro-Aggressions Really so "Micro"? Sponsored by Aon Australia, Barry Nilsson Lawyers, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance