‘Used to it’: Aviva CEO responds after sexist comments at AGM

Amanda Blanc says sexism in business has actually got worse after being told she is not the man for the job'

The chief executive of the insurer Aviva has hit out at sexism in the industry, saying unacceptable behaviour" has only increased since she took more senior roles in the sector.

Amanda Blanc, who became the company's first female boss in 2020, published a LinkedIn post thanking people for their support after shareholders made sexist remarks at the company's annual general meeting on Monday. Investors said Blanc was not the man for the job" and should be wearing trousers".