​Belonging Builds Tomorrow: Dive In 2025 and the Future of Talent & Culture in Insurance

This September, the Dive In Festival returns for its eleventh year, bigger, bolder, and more globally connected than ever.

From 16 to 18 September 2025, professionals across the insurance, legal, and wider business sectors will come together at over 80 events spanning six continents.

The aim? To explore how a culture of belonging drives performance, innovation and long-term resilience.

Dive In 2025 Theme

This year’s theme, “Belonging Builds Tomorrow,” reflects a growing recognition that talent and culture aren’t optional, they’re essential to the future of our industry.

As clients face increasingly complex and interconnected risks, we must draw from the widest possible talent pool. Attracting that talent is just the start; the real opportunity lies in creating environments where everyone can thrive and develop.

That’s why Dive In 2025 will focus on five core areas: Business Performance, Innovation, Leadership, Culture, and Collaboration. Each area will offer practical insights into how inclusion strengthens teams and drives results.

Supporting Professional Development

We know taking time out for Dive In is a commitment. That’s why this year’s sessions are built for impact, with tangible takeaways like toolkits, frameworks, and case studies, that individuals can apply straight away.

Many events will be CPD-accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), allowing participants to count attendance toward their professional development.

With thousands of registrations already, across underwriting, broking, operations, HR and more, it’s clear there’s appetite for real, actionable conversations on culture and talent.

Dive In 2025 Event Topics

This year’s Dive In Festival marks a clear evolution in workplace conversations.

For the first time, there’s a session focused entirely on ADHD, signalling a growing awareness of neurodivergence and the need for more practical, supportive approaches in the workplace to each neurological difference.

Another key theme in 2025 is the multi-generational workplace, with 16 events dedicated to the topic this year. As our workforce ages, we must make space for new talent and recognise the benefit of bringing different perspectives and new skills to the sector.

The goal is balanced, collaborative teams where every generation contributes meaningfully and feels connected. In a world quick to divide by labels, Dive In is shifting the conversation to shared purpose, showing how different experiences can build stronger, more forward-thinking, adaptive teams.

#WhereIBelong Campaign

Culture is both strategic and personal. Through the #WhereIBelong campaign, we’re inviting professionals to share the places, people, or moments that make them feel seen, supported, and able to thrive.

Through these stories, we aim to show the rich tapestry of individuals behind the insurance industry, and how a genuine sense of belonging empowers people to bring their best, unlocking fresh thinking, better decisions, and stronger teams.

Ultimately, Dive In is more than a festival, it’s a global movement redefining how we approach talent and culture. As change accelerates and risk grows more complex, one thing remains clear: belonging isn’t a “nice to have”, it’s business critical.

By Katherine Conway, head of inclusion and cultural initiatives, Aon