Inspiring the next generation

Lloyd’s was the venue for the Master to promote his vision of Levelling Up the Playing Field by showing what great careers the London insurance market has to offer the young people of Newham.

Run in conjunction with The Brokerage, the event was opened by Dame Susan Langley, who spoke about her own journey from east London to the heart of the City. A panel of Samantha Lydon, Salmaan Saeed, Boaz Appiah and Mark Huxley, facilitated by Brokerage CEO Sarah Devonport, spoke about the range of career opportunities and answered many questions from the audience.

The event was voted a huge success, especially by those who know what it is like to take that journey: “As someone who proudly calls Newham home, I was deeply moved by the talent, hunger, and drive shown by all the young people in the room. That energy, the ambition to break barriers and build futures is still ever present, and it fills me with pride and hope”, said Boaz Appiah.