Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Institutes are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion for all who work in and are served by the risk management and insurance community. As a knowledge partner, we build and foster learning opportunities that are accessible to everyone to encourage learning, development, and advancement. We believe each person is valuable; and therefore, a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace is essential to our ability to live our values: do the right thing, put our customer first, do what we say, work together, and be innovative. We encourage all to be their authentic selves at work and beyond.

The Institutes and our brands and affiliates are engaged in ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work, initiatives and programming. To collaborate with us on our DEI efforts, please contact us at DEI@TIKnowledgegroup.org.

In this conversation, we explore how factors such as gender, race, ethnicity, and other identity markers intersect within research. Join us as we discuss strategies for creating inclusive research spaces, addressing biases, and fostering a diverse and equitable research community, specifically in the world of insurance and risk management.

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Join us as we host a special webinar in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI), featuring AAPI insurance and risk management leaders and experts. From May 1-May 31, we celebrate AAPI Month (originally Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month) which was officially observed in 1992 under President George H.W. Bush and changed to Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in 2009. AAPI is an important time to recognize the achievements and reflect upon many ways AAPI cultures have influenced and contributed to the risk management and insurance industry. During this panel, our speakers will discuss the achievements and challenges they have faced as well as the work that the industry can do to increase representation, belonging and accessibility of the industry to AAPI communities.

This on-demand webinar is free with registration. Register now.

Pride Month is an important time to celebrate and a reminder to continue to advocate for the human rights and full equality of the LGBTQIA+ community. Join us as we talk with LINK USA, who is supporting LGBTQIA+ professionals in the insurance industry. Learn why LGBTQIA+ inclusion is important in the industry, understand how they are making the insurance industry the employer of choice for the LGBTQIA+ community, and learn how leaders of the LGBTQIA+ community are shaping the industry. This conversation will also explore ways to promote visibility and encourage inclusivity beyond Pride Month to impact meaningful change within the industry and to develop deeper advocacy.

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Join us for an empowering webinar in celebration of Women’s History Month as we dive into a candid conversation with Ronna Ruppelt, CEO of CLM, affiliated with The Institutes, & Claims Pages as she shares her journey through the industry, achievements, and contributions, as well as valuable lessons on overcoming challenges and paving the way for the next generation of women in the risk management and insurance industry.

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The purpose of the webinar will be to discuss how far Black people have come in history, the industry, and what it will look like in the foreseeable future. 

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Neurodiversity refers to the diversity of human brains, and considers differences of how our brains are "wired" as simply another natural variation in humans. It is often used to specifically cover autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia, amongst others. Rather than thinking there is something wrong or problematic when some people don't operate similarly to others, neurodiversity embraces the differences in brain function and behavioral traits as a natural element of how diverse the human population is. During this 45 min session, the panelists will give an introduction to neurodiversity and explain how we can we access its amazing contribution to diversity of thought and remove the obstacles to successful neuroinclusion. This webinar is targeted at anyone interested in learning more about neurodiversity, whether HR professionals, educators, advocates and recruiters. 

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June is Pride Month, an important time to celebrate and a reminder to continue to advocate for the human rights and full equality of the LGBTQIA+ community. Join us as we talk with business woman and former CEO of Lloyd’s of London Dame Inga Beale, who will share her journey in showing up as her authentic self, challenges faced throughout her career and the role of allies in celebrating and affirming the identity of those within their companies. The conversation will also explore ways to promote visibility and encourage inclusivity beyond Pride Month in order to impact meaningful change within the industry and to develop deeper advocacy. 

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Risk management and safety management are often independent disciplines among most organizations. Although both seek similar goals and outcomes towards reduced losses and more efficient financing of these losses, these departments may not necessarily work together. These commonalities often lead to duplicate and overlapping efforts that may be inefficient and expensive. Risk managers often lack visibility into safety programs, which can impact workers’ compensation claims and insurance premiums. And safety leaders frequently don’t have visibility into the financial impact of their programs, meaning they may struggle with organization buy-in on safety initiatives. But what if risk and safety teams were able to work more effectively together?

Join this webinar sponsored by Origami Risk moderated by Patrick O’Neill, President, and Founder, Redhand Advisors to learn about:

• The benefits of risk and safety professionals collaborating
• How technology can facilitate that collaboration
• Real world risk and safety technology examples from professionals at Cheesecake Factory and Corewell Health

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Join us as we host a special webinar in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month featuring three Hispanic insurance industry leaders and experts. From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, which was first observed as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan expanded it to a 30-day celebration. With nearly a quarter of the U.S. population identifying as Hispanic or Latina/Latino, Hispanic Heritage Month is an important time to recognize the achievements and reflect upon the many ways Hispanic and Latina/Latino American cultures have influenced and contributed to the insurance industry. During this panel discussion, the speakers will discuss the challenges that they have faced as well as the work that the industry can do to increase representation, belonging and accessibility of the industry to Hispanic and Latina/Latino communities.

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Join us as we host a special webinar in honor of Veterans Day featuring three military veteran insurance industry leaders and experts. Every year on November 11th, we celebrate Veterans Day; a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. With nearly 19 million of the U.S. population identifying as a military veteran, Veterans Day is an important time to acknowledge the achievements and reflect upon the many ways military veterans have influenced and contributed to the insurance industry. We also recognize and honor the skills and diversity that veterans bring to the industry. Leadership, problem-solving skills, and integrity are just some of the skills that military veterans possess, and these skills are needed for a successful career in the insurance industry. With many insurance executives being veterans themselves, the industry is showing that they see the value that veterans bring. During this panel discussion, the speakers will discuss the successes and challenges that they have endured, as well as the work that the industry can do to increase representation, belonging and accessibility of the industry to the military veteran community.

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Small businesses and entrepreneurs have been longtime generational wealth builders. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, “In 2016, the average wealth of households with a head identifying as black was $140,000, while for white-headed households was $901,000, nearly 6.5 times greater.” Minority-owned businesses have the capacity to reduce this gap and its negative effects on their communities and supporting minority-owned businesses have proved to have a positive impact on communities of color. Minority business owners do face challenges. Roughly 18.7% of U.S. businesses are minority-owned and access to capital still is one of the biggest challenges today. The challenge is even greater for Black women-owned small businesses. In this webinar, minority-owned business owners will have an honest conversation about their personal journeys into entrepreneurship, challenges faced, identity, access, leadership, and how they have set themselves apart as minority business owners in risk management and insurance.

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 More than a quarter (26 percent) of working age people in the U.S. have a disability — yet only 17.9 percent of disabled people are in employment. That’s despite the fact that organizations considered “disability champions” have been found to have double the net income and 30 percent higher profit margins when compared with other companies.” Join our webinar to explore how the risk management and insurance industry can transform into a thriving and diverse sector by empowering, representing, and including disabled individuals in its employee population and provide opportunities for a more inclusive and prosperous future.

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Join us for an insightful conversation as we delve into the critical topic of sustaining DEI efforts within the insurance and risk management industry. Despite facing obstacles, pushback, and evolving policies, our expert, Kira Kimball, will share her thoughts to sustain and advance DEI initiatives. Discover how to navigate challenges, foster inclusivity, and drive positive change in an industry where diversity matters more than ever.

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As Generation Z enters the workforce, five generations are working side-by-side for the first time. Risk management and insurance organizations face the challenge of motivating and engaging individuals that span from Gen Z to Traditionalists, while avoiding generational conflict. In this session, hear how organizations can cultivate a generationally diverse workforce and harness a multitude of strengths by cultivating mutual respect, trust and understanding among members of each generation. Ultimately, risk management and insurance organizations are primed to benefit from diversity of thought and perspectives.

Neurodiversity refers to the diversity of human brains, and considers differences in how our brains are "wired" as simply another natural variation in humans. It is often used to specifically cover autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia, amongst others. Rather than thinking there is something wrong or problematic when some people don't operate similarly to others, neurodiversity embraces the differences in brain function and behavioral traits as a natural element of the diversity of the human population. This webinar is for anyone interested in learning more about neurodiversity, whether HR professionals, educators, advocates or recruiters. Join us for this conversation with industry professionals as they share their professional and personal experiences.

History Month is a time to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of all women in the risk management and insurance industry, including those that have broken down barriers and inspired innovation. Studies have shown that women outnumber men in the insurance industry, and companies that have more gender diversity on their executive teams are more profitable when compared to companies without. While great progress has been made in gender equality, there is still a long way to go to ensure that the lived experience of women in the industry is heard and understood and that diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging remain a priority in company policies and practices. During this panel discussion, the speakers discuss the successes and challenges that they have endured, as well as the work that the risk management and insurance industry can do to better support and increase the representation of women.