Most insurance professionals will agree that a diverse, inclusive and equitable workforce is essential; however, progress toward making this goal a reality has been slow. In the past decade, the number of Black individuals working in insurance rose by just 3 percentage points, to 12% in 2020. This lack of diversity is especially apparent within the C-suite and other leadership roles. According to Reuters, only three of 168 senior executives and 13 of 119 board members at the top 10 U.S. insurers and brokers (by market value) are Black. There is still much work to be done; yet many organizations are often unsure of where to begin or how to make a meaningful impact.
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Topics:
Diversity,
Insurance,
leadership
The past year was one of ongoing change, redirection and flexibility. Insurers faced many challenges and had to evolve their ways of operating, communicating and servicing customers. As we enter 2021, priorities are continuing to shift and companies are adjusting their talent strategies to be most impactful.
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Topics:
Retention,
Recruitment,
Insurance Recruitment and Selection,
Diversity,
Inclusion,
Professional Development,
Talent,
culture,
Work-At-Home,
Onboarding
Elevating gender equality from mere conversations to meaningful actions and investments – truth or dare?
This International Women’s Day, we're reflecting on how to help other women step into their own power and be the inspiration to others that follow. Dare to be the spark and to push your organization to renew its commitment to achieving gender equality in the insurance industry.
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Topics:
Diversity,
Inclusion,
Insurance
The insurance industry stands amid a rapidly evolving talent market. Insurers are now face-to-face with the rise of innovation, emphasis on corporate culture, push for inclusivity and growing temporary workforce. Is your organization prepared?
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Topics:
Technology,
Analytics,
Labor Market,
Retention,
Recruitment,
Insurance Recruitment and Selection,
Automation,
Diversity,
Inclusion,
Salary
The paradigm of diversity and inclusion (D&I) is evolving at this very moment. The world is not the same as it was 10 years ago. The “salad bowl” is quickly replacing the United States’ “melting pot.” Men stand as allies to tackle gender disparity and support equal representation in organizations, companies are publicly and boldly demonstrating their support of the LGBTQ community, and workplace activists are actively collaborating with individuals and teams to contextualize workplace equality.
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Topics:
Millennials,
Retention,
Recruitment,
Generational Spotlight,
Diversity,
Inclusion
