Your body language can reveal a lot about you and what you're thinking. According to workandmoney.com, non verbal behaviour accounts for 55% of the messages you communicate. Being aware of your body and the movements you make can have a huge impact on your work relationships, so it is important to pay attention to your body language in different situations.

Verna Myers once said, “Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance”.

Ahead of this year’s global DiveIn festival, we spoke to Celine Greene from Willis Towers Watson, about their approach to I&D and why this agenda remains a key strategic objective for them.

We’ve just been awarded the prestigious ‘Guaranteed Irish’ seal of approval, so we sat down with our CEO, Dermot Murray to find out more about why it’s so important.

As the fourth year of Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeships is starting soon, we're looking back on our interview with apprentice Madison Bowlby on her first year as an apprentice. 

With businesses actively recruiting apprentices ahead of the start date of the next academic year, we chatted to Paula Hodson, Director of Education and Development. She told us about the importance of the apprenticeship programme to the industry and explained a little more about how it works.

So you've landed the job. Congrats! Easing into a new position can be daunting, especially if its your first full time job. You may find yourself in a meeting, or reading through emails and not having a clue what everyone is talking about. We've all been there.

Initially, Ruth McArthur wasn't really sure what the Insurance Institute of Dublin is all about. After attending one meeting, Ruth was inspired and determined to get involved. Since then, she has worked hard to stay engaged and contribute to the Dublin Institute. Now, she is the Dublin President.

Wanting to contribute to the local industry, Mark Quinn joined the Insurance Institute Limerick council in 2017. Having only started working in the industry, Mark was keen to get to know more people and expand his network.