The human gAIn: Powering culture & connection
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.
This year’s festival, which takes place on 22nd-24th September, is focused on the theme, ‘The human gAIn: Powering culture and connection’.
Over the course of the three days, organisations from across the insurance sector will explore how to strengthen the human systems that make businesses thrive, and design cultures that connect people in the digital age.
Join the conversation: #DiveIn2026
Where you’ll find us
Tuesday 22nd September 15:00: Leadership in the Age of AI. Banqueting Suite, One Lime Street, London, EC3M 7HA
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Wednesday 23rd September 10:00: Smart Hiring or Hidden Bias? The Promise and Pitfalls of AI in Recruitment. Page Group, 2nd Floor, 80 Strand, Covent Garden, WC2R 0DT
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Thursday 24th September 12:30: · Not Everyone Climbs the Same Ladder: Rethinking Talent Retention in a Human gAIn World. Lloyd's, 21 Lime Street, London
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Dedicated to creating a more inclusive future
At the Clear Company, our mission is to create a more inclusive world of work. 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.
The Clear Company has also been directly involved in influencing inclusive cultures across the market for years, working closely with Lloyd’s of London, delivering tangible results including:
Creating more diverse early careers pipelines
Improving leadership, performance and accessibility practices
Boosting culture scores, with latest analysis showing that Inclusion is up +5 and Psychological Safety up +6
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 leadership and hiring training, plus 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
MANAGING CONSULTANT
Ask me about measuring, benchmarking and accrediting your DEI & culture progress.
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Jen Davidson
ASSOCIATE
Catch up on our sessions from last year
The Inclusive Leader: Building a Culture of Belonging
The role of leaders in creating a culture of belonging cannot be underestimated. In this session, our own Kate Headley, alongside a panel of representatives from KPMG, Asta, Lloyd’s of London and The Hartford, delved into the pivotal role that leaders play in cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.
Crucially, they shared candid insights into what makes an effective, inclusive leader, based on their own experiences.
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
Hosted alongside BMS and Markel, James Chave presented an interactive workshop on Inclusive Hiring. In this session, the experts explored 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 is one to watch.
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
In a 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 examined the challenges and opportunities of creating a hybrid environment that works for colleagues who entered the workforce under very different circumstances. Drawing on insights and experiences from professionals across various age groups and career stages within the insurance industry, the discussion highlighted how generational differences can influence communication, collaboration and workplace expectations.