Dive In Festival 2025, where Belonging Builds Tomorrow
Explore our Local Festival Partner collaboration with the Insurance market event of the year.
About Dive In Festival
The Clear Company and the Dive In Festival share a common goal: to build a future where belonging is the foundation of success. Through our Local Festival Partner role and our active participation in this year’s agenda, we are dedicated to making this vision a reality.
Now in its eleventh year, Dive In is a global movement in the insurance sector dedicated to fostering workplace cultures where talent can thrive. Taking place this year between 16th and 18th September, the theme is “Belonging Builds Tomorrow.” The Clear Company will be delivering practical advice, real life examples and will be asking the challenging questions that others are afraid to ask.
Throughout the festival, expert speakers from across the globe will share led sessions and panel discussions on five key focus areas: Business Performance, Innovation, Leadership, Culture, Collaboration.
Join the conversation: #WhereIBelong
Where you’ll find us
Tuesday 16th September 11:30: Mind the Generational Gap: Bridging Differences in the Hybrid Workplace
Tuesday 16th September 14:00: The Future of Inclusive Hiring: Addressing the global talent gap
Thursday 18th September 14:30: The Inclusive Leader: Building a Culture of Belonging
Thursday 18th September 15:30: Beyond Numbers: Understanding People through Data
Dedicated to creating a more inclusive future
At the Clear Company, our mission is to create a more inclusive world of work—a vision that aligns closely with Dive In’s own goals. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, and inclusion fosters trust and lasting change.
By supporting Dive In, we’re proud to be part of a global platform that promotes open dialogue, shares proven practices, and addresses the industry's most pressing inclusion challenges head-on.
We’ve witnessed the powerful impact of this festival on the insurance sector. Bringing together professionals at all levels from around the world, Dive In serves as a powerful reminder: building an inclusive, sustainable workplace is a responsibility we all share.
Meet our Dive In Team
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Kate Headley
CEO
Ask me about Inclusive Leadership, disability confidence, strategy and audit.
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Alexandre Maria
DIRECTOR
Ask me about measuring, benchmarking and accrediting your DEI & culture progress.
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Claire Walmsley
DIRECTOR
Ask me about our transformational training, learning and upskilling offerings for all levels of your organisation.
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Emma Nicholls
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James Chave
MANAGING CONSULTANT
Ask me about inclusive hiring, neuroinclusivity and experiential learning programmes.
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Khadija Lewis
SENIOR CONSULTANT
Ask me about measuring, benchmarking and accrediting your DEI & culture progress.
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Jen Davidson
ASSOCIATE
The Inclusive Leader: Building a Culture of Belonging
Thursday 18th September 14:30, Lloyd’s of London Building or virtual
The role of leaders in creating a culture of belonging cannot be underestimated. This session will delve into the pivotal role that leaders play in cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.
We will explore leadership accountability for inclusion and, through a series of facilitated activities, examine how leaders can become accelerators of belonging. Participants will gain insights into the profound impact of belonging on employee engagement and organisational success, and learn practical strategies for promoting a culture of inclusion. Real-world examples and case studies will provide actionable strategies and tools that leaders can implement immediately.
Speakers at The Inclusive Leader
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Kate Headley
CEO, the Clear Company
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Carl Bach III
CEO, Hartford Underwriting Agency Limited & Head of International, The Hartford
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Lorraine Harfitt
CEO, Asta
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Katie Paton
Insurance People Consulting Leader, KPMG
The Future of Inclusive Hiring: Addressing the global talent gap
Thursday 18th September 14:00, Lloyd’s of London Building or virtual
The Clear Company with Dive In Festival Global partners – BMS and Markel are delighted to present this interactive workshop on Inclusive Hiring. In this session, Global Talent Acquisition leads from Markel and BMS join the Clear Company experts in how to address the most pressing challenges in hiring diverse talent, using AI well, navigating global differences and equipping hiring managers with the tools to make evidence-based decisions.
With expert insight, case studies and practical tools, providing the answers to some of the more challenging questions, this event will equip attendees with the confidence to lead the way today and for the future of inclusive hiring.
Managing consultant and session facilitator, James Chave, shares what’s in store for this session.
Speakers at The Future of Inclusive Hiring
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James Chave
Managing Consultant, the Clear Company
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Anna Katyal
Business Partner – Talent Acquisition, BMS
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Aaron Boyle
Learning Curriculum Manager, Lloyd’s
Mind the Generational Gap: Bridging Differences in the Hybrid Workplace
Tuesday 16th September 11:30, virtual
In an unique moment in history, we find ourselves with five generations coexisting in the workplace. This unique blend of experience and perspective presents both challenges and opportunities shaped by technological advancements and shifting office cultures.
This session will delve into the intricacies of creating a hybrid work environment that caters to the diverse needs of colleagues who have entered the workforce under vastly different circumstances. Discussions will centre on the experiences of professionals from various age groups and career stages within the insurance industry.
We’ll explore best practices for fostering an inclusive culture, bridging potential generational gaps and building a harmonious hybrid workplace where intergenerational collaboration thrives.
Beyond Numbers: Understanding People through Data
Thursday 18th September 15:30, One Creechurch Place or virtual
Data collection is a privileged activity – it helps us understand our organisations and deliver meaningful initiatives that benefit both employees and the business. It empowers our disabled and neurodiverse communities, and communicating the ‘why’ behind data sharing with employees helps us understand their human experience and how our business benefits from insights and changes.
This session will explore the process of making data impactful for our disabled and neurodiverse colleagues. We’ll discuss the lived experience of disability inclusion in practice, case studies on making data gathering and usage impactful, consider employee reactions to data requests, and think about how we build trust now and beyond.