Our Executive committee

Our executive committee lead the Gender Inclusion Network (GIN), and aim to create an insurance industry that is inclusive for all, regardless of gender. The executive committee define the direction of GIN and help challenge the insurance industry to become more open and inclusive for all.

Meet the committee

Jane Harley, Lloyd’s

Jane works for Lloyd’s for Lloyd’s within the Delegated Authority world managing ongoing oversight of Lloyd’s coverholders. Outside of work, Jane loves spending time with her family and friends, often travelling back to her native Glasgow. Growing up in Scotland, Jane is keen to ensure all of our good work on diversity is shared across the UK and globally. GIN is a great way to bringing together like minded individuals in the industry to influence a change and work together to embed this change.

Taylor McTaggart, Zurich

Taylor works at Zurich Insurance as Strategic Execution Manager for Claims. She joined Zurich in 2017 as a Claims apprentice and is passionate about driving change throughout the industry to support us in achieving gender balance. As co-chair, Taylor hopes to bring together like minded individuals to debate, inform and provide information to our members on the topics that are most important to them, and to moving our industry forward.

Juliet Drake, Compre

Juliet works for Compre as the Lloyd’s Oversight Manager. Juliet believes that to achieve gender equality we need to involve everyone and therefore GIN is a fantastic way of sharing knowledge, providing a network outside of your own company and driving change in the industry. Outside of work she plays and watches a lot of sport and loves travelling to new places and experiencing new cultures.

Sharon Glynn, Travelers

Sharon works at Travelers as a senior development underwriter in our bond and specialty insurance team, and is the co-chair of the Traveler’s European Diversity and Inclusion Network. Sharon believes we should seek out ways to ensure that differences are acknowledged and celebrated and everyone should have equal opportunity. Outside work she enjoys spending time with friends and family, seeking out new experiences and visiting new places.

Jacqui Lloyd, QBE Insurance

Jacqui works in the Global Network Team at QBE managing our Servicing Office relationships in Europe. She also sit on the committee for QBE Circle the network for Inclusion. Jacqui is a member of The Fawcett Society and a mother of two young daughters. Jacqui has joined GIN to help contribute to a more diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone, to improve now and help change the future professional environment.

Sarah LaWall, QBE

Sarah works as Senior Account Manager in the Distribution Team at QBE managing broker relationships in the UK and London Market. Sarah is American, but has been working in the London market for the last 3 years. She obtained her MBA in 2022 and wrote her dissertation on “the effect of diversity on inclusive work environments in the Insurance industry.” Sarah joined GIN as she has a passion for creating an inclusive work environment for all within the industry, especially within topics such as females in leadership & men’s mental health awareness.

Aditi Kochhar, Lloyd’s

Aditi’s role at Lloyd’s is within the Internal Audit team. Aditi brings her experience of her day to day job to GIN. She have a strong interest in raising the profile of women, supporting women to develop to their full potential and educating society about the barriers women face in the workplace.

Katie Baines, Lloyd’s

Katie works as a communications manager for Lloyd’s. Katie is always looking for new and creative ways to drive positive engagement and efficiently communicate with people. Katie believes that by promoting the value that women can bring to organisations, we can work towards a more inclusive working culture which is better for society and businesses alike. She’s really proud to be a GIN committee member and help drive this agenda forward through engaging communications and social media activities.

Jaycee Rigden, Lloyd’s

Jaycee is a business degree apprentice at Lloyd’s, gaining wide exposure as she rotates around the business functions every six months. As a young woman starting her career, Jaycee hopes to inspire other young females to go for their dreams, be themselves and speak up. Jaycee is passionate about advocating for gender inclusivity within insurance and looks to find creative ways to engage existing and potential talent. While also being co-chair of the Gender Network at Lloyd’s, she hopes to drive the agenda of harnessing a gender inclusive market.

Becs Smith, Lloyd’s

Becs is an Employee Communications & Engagement Manager at Lloyd’s, helping colleagues to understand our business, bringing stories to life and connecting individuals. She’s keen to bring everyone along on the diversity and inclusion journey and is a massive social media fan, so considering she works on our various channels, we’re in safe hands. As a mum of two young boys, she’s also passionate about flexible working and champions being able to juggle having a career and a family.

Charlotte Pengilly, Lloyd’s

Charlotte is a Strategic Partnerships Associate at Lloyd’s. Charlotte joined GIN as she wants to promote gender equality in the insurance industry and make it a more attractive industry for entry level talent. She believes that gender inclusion can only come with strong allyship and wants to encourage her colleagues, of all genders, to engage with GIN.

Ellen Reid, Aon

Ellen is a Senior Internal Auditor at Aon. She joined GIN to get involved in their initiative to make a positive change to gender equality within the insurance industry. Ellen thinks it is important for people to be open to share and learn from each others experiences, and hopes that greater transparency will help promote change for the better.

Laura Wright, Zurich Insurance

Laura works for Zurich Insurance as People & Change lead for UK Claims and has 20 years’ experience in the Insurance industry. In her current role she leads the Claims D&I council and is the UK local ambassador for NEXT, a movement that is creating a platform for intergenerational dialogue and providing a space for the younger generations to have a voice.

Laura is passionate about all aspects of Diversity & Inclusion and wants to drive positive change across the industry where everyone can be their true self. Laura is delighted to join GIN and work to drive positive change. She is passionate about personal development and helping others to develop and grow and achieve their professional and personal ambitions.