Resources

To further our inclusive vision for the industry, we work closely with Stonewall and other experts to encourage firms to become Diversity Champions and embrace best practices by participating in Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index.

Members Area

Link has created a suite of documents to further support our education and awareness objectives, and to support LGBTQ+ inclusion across insurance.

At this time these resources are exclusively for Link UK partner organisations, if you are interested in becoming a Link partner please contact us here

Some Useful Facts & Stats

Here are some useful stats that make the case for diversity and inclusion in the insurance industry:

Concealing sexual orientation at work reduces productivity by up to 30%. People who have ‘come out’ in supportive workplaces are more creative, loyal and productive –  Stonewall

Organisations that rate highly in both diversity and inclusion are 70% more likely to have success in new markets and 45% more likely to improve their market share  – Centre for Talent & Innovation

A diverse and inclusive company is 45% more likely to see improved market share and 70% more likely to succeed in new markets – Corporate Leadership Council

Diverse workforces have 19% better employee retention, 42% greater team commitment, and 57% better team collaboration – Centre for Talent Innovation

Articles & Research

Organisations

Other Networking Groups

Training Courses

Organisations & LGBTQ+ Charities

akt Supports lgbtq+ young people aged 16-25 in the UK who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment.

Citizens Advice Is an independent organisation specialising in confidential information and advice to assist people with legal, debt, consumer, housing and other problems in the United Kingdom.

Diversity Role ModelsDiversity Role Models provide a host of training for schools, parents, carers and organisations on how to be more LGBTQ+ inclusive.

FFlag A national voluntary organisation and registered charity dedicated to supporting parents and families and their LGBT+ members.

Galop – LGBT+ anti-violence charity.

Global Butterflies Organisation that brings awareness of trans and non-binary issues to the business sector.

Inclusion @ Lloyd’sThe governing body representing the companies and membership organisations within Lloyd’s and the wider insurance market.

London FriendLGBT Mental Health and wellbeing charity.

Mermaids Support for transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse children, young people, and their families.

myGwork A business community for LGBT+ professionals, graduates, inclusive employers and anyone who believes in workplace equality.

Stonewall – LGBTQ+ rights organisation.

Switchboard LGBTQ+ helpline.

Terrence Higgins Trust Charity that campaigns about and provides services relating to HIV and sexual health.

The Proud Trust Organisation that works with LGBTQ+ young people, as well as offering support to parents of LGBTQ+ children.

Two Dads UK Organisation supporting those on a journey to become parents via Surrogacy.

Other Networking Groups

Freehold Real Estate.

GWN Gay Women’s Network.

Interbank A cross-industry network for Financial Services.

InterEngineering A cross-industry network for Technology professionals.

InterLawA cross-industry network for professionals in Law.

InterMedia A cross-industry network for media professionals.

InterProf A cross-industry network for Professional Services.

London Bisexual Network a cross-industry networking community for bisexual professionals.

Outvertising Is the not-for-profit LGBTQ+ advertising and marketing advocacy group.

Property EqualityA property finding company designed to help the LGBT Community and its Friends find homes that suit them in the right locations.

Trans Unite A directory website allowing members of the transgender & non-binary communities to find a local or online-only support group.

Training Courses

Consortium Training Consortium offers a wide range of training days, conferences and online learning opportunities for anyone working or volunteering with an LGBT+ Group.

Diversity Role Models –  Diversity Role Models provide a host of training for schools, parents and carers and organisations on how to be more LGBTQ+ inclusive.

Global Butterflies Global Butterflies offer a suite of face to face and virtual workshops covering all aspects of Trans Inclusion in the workplace.

LGBT Foundation Training Academy LGBT Foundation’s Training Academy is for anyone wanting to increase their knowledge and confidence of LGBT inclusion at home, at work and in the community.