Is the insurance profession doing enough to attract young talent and future leaders? What lessons can UKGI learn from other industry sectors that are successfully attracting the next generation - because this will be imperative to creating a sustainable pipeline of talent. This detailed roundtable will discuss the extent of the recruitment challenge in UKGI and explore how market firms can compete for talent against sectors that are better understood by young people.

Insurance leaders face rising pressure to steer their organisations through economic uncertainty shifting regulation and rapid technological change. Success depends on building teams that adapt quickly and integrate human insight with responsible AI to improve claims handling and customer trust. Strong leaders promote clarity of purpose and support collaboration across underwriting and operations to close productivity gaps. They also invest in skills that help staff navigate new tools while protecting core expertise. The most effective approach recognises that resilience grows from transparent decision making and thoughtful communication that guides people through ongoing transformation to ensure stable growth across the decade.

Katie will open the afternoon with reference to the charter document that was signed and published in October. Katie and guests will outline what the charter is set to achieve in 2026 and beyond.