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View the winnersWhy develop ethnically diverse talent
We know that ethnically diverse talent is under-represented across the Lloyd’s market, particularly in management and leadership positions. That’s why Lloyd’s is committed to developing ethnically diverse talent as part of a wider action plan.
Only 6% of the total top management positions in the UK are held by individuals from ethnically diverse groups. Our Lloyd’s Accelerate programme aims to tackle this by improving the pipeline of future talent, through a modular based development programme.
We have successfully completed seven cohorts with the purpose of helping participants to build the skills, relationships and confidence they need to effectively manage their future careers.
- Accelerate delegates in each cohort have celebrated an improved role, promotion, secondment or role stretch
- Of the 102 delegates from Cohort 1-7, 67% of these delegates gained a career promotion
- 100% of participants agree the programme content will be useful and relevant in their work
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cohorts completed
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delegates have celebrated an improved role
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agree the content will be useful and relevant in their work
Why join this programme?
Benefits
Gain key personal skills development related to key areas of self-reflection, managing career and authentic leadership
Understand and discuss some of the challenges they are facing as future leaders with their peers
Create key networks with other ethnic minority talent from across the Lloyd’s market – as well as with a wider Lloyd’s leadership network post-programme
Gain access to senior sponsors from their own organisation
As a delegate you will attend and/or complete:
- DISC psychometrics and 1-1 report debrief with a coach
- Role-model session from senior leader in Lloyd’s market
- 3 key modules (2 sessions each & Action Learning Sets):):
- Self-awareness (Authentic Leadership 1 + 2)
- Navigating Your Career (Your Career Your Way + Strategic Networking)
- Develop Your Authentic You (Myths of Politics & Power + Leadership Readiness)
- 1 hour coaching session post-programme
Lloyd's Accelerate programme brochure
Find out more about the programme by reading our brochure.
View the Lloyd’s UK Accelerate cohort 10 brochure Confirmed Dates of modules and logistics coming soon.
Who is it for?
This programme is aimed at UK & US based ethnically diverse talent. Nominees should consistently receive high performance ratings and would be considered suitable candidates or future management or leadership roles.
All applications will be considered on merit and sponsorship with agreement from your HR Business Partner.
Our offering is available to employees of companies that are within the Lloyd’s & London insurance market (Managing Agents / Brokers / Coverholders / Companies such as TPAs which are registered at Lloyd’s).
Check if your company is in the Lloyd's market on our Market DirectoryKey points to remember when applying:
- The sponsor must be someone different to the line manager. Recommended to be two levels above the individual and is expected to fully engage in the Sponsor event and future interactions with the delegate
- Applicants to please block out all session dates in their diary – sessions are not recorded, so attendance is crucial
- Identify how this programme will help you – read the course session outlines and link your development goals to the course outcomes
How do I apply?
We run two cohorts a year, costing £4,500 + VAT per participant for the UK cohort. Pricing for our US Cohort is available on the US Accelerate page.
- Cohort 10: UK face-to-face cohort, launching June 2025 (application window June / July 2025)
- Cohort 11: US/Canada virtual cohort demand dependent – enquire to express interest
Apply for Cohort 10
Applications open: 26 June 2025
Application deadline: 24 July 2025
- Discuss with line manager, HR Department and/or Organisation to register your interest in attending the programme - and confirm your eligibility with them
- Advise your department head verbally of your intention to apply if they are not your line manager
- Download and complete application form below
- Ensure your manager and sponsor fill in required sections
- Send the completed form to LeadershipandLearning@Lloyds.com
Download application form
LeadershipandLearning@Lloyds.com
Lloyd’s US Accelerate
Learn about our Lloyd’s US Accelerate cohort running in Q3/4 2024.
Find out moreHear from previous participants
I am so glad that I did the Lloyd's Accelerate course for Black and Ethnic Minority future leaders. Not only did I meet lots of like-minded people across different sectors/companies in the market, I also learnt so much about myself, where I want to go with my career, how to get there and how to be my authentic self whilst doing so. The hosts were extremely inspiring and engaging and I left each session feeling entirely motivated. Thank you for organising such a thought provoking and stimulating course.
LeadershipAndLearning@lloyds.com