INCLUSIVE BEHAVIOURS PLEDGE
The Inclusive Behaviours Pledge is an industry-wide initiative designed to change unevolved behaviours and create a more inclusive work environment across the insurance sector. BIBA’s CEO, Steve White, signed this pledge in 2018, and at the time said: “Insurance broking is much richer for having a diverse range of people employed in it. The Pledge addresses discrimination and signatories agree to promote behaviours that encourage inclusivity and eliminate discrimination. Our commitment to the Pledge reflects our Manifesto commitment to support diversity of all kinds and to promote equal opportunities.”
INCLUSION@LLOYD’S
BIBA is an official supporter of the Inclusion@Lloyd’s initiative to promote diversity and inclusion in the Lloyd’s & London market. The mission of Inclusion@Lloyd’s is to help build more inclusive workplace cultures across insurance. The initiative measures regularly to know how signatories are doing against that mission statement and provides practical support in the form of guides and other resources for people at different stages of their journey.
ORGANISATIONS THAT CAN HELP
Acas
Acas (the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) provides free and impartial information and advice to employers and employees on all aspects of workplace relations and employment law.
Prince’s Responsible Business Network: a business-led membership organisation for organisations which want to publicly demonstrate commitment to acting responsibly and investing in building a better society.
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
The professional body for experts in people at work. The organisation champions better working and working lives by setting professional standards for HR and people development, as well as driving positive change in the world of work.
Equally Ours (previously the Equality and Diversity Forum) is a UK charity that brings together people and organisations working across equality, human rights and social justice to make a reality of these in everyone’s lives.
INSURANCE BASED SUPPORT
There are some groups that specifically offer support to the insurance sector. These include:
Link, the LGBT Insurance Network, is a network of LGBT+ insurance professionals and allies who are working to improve diversity and inclusion in the insurance industry.
The Gender Inclusion Network for Insurance (GIN)
GIN The Gender Inclusion Network for Insurance was formed in 2015 by a group of likeminded women from across the insurance industry. Membership of GIN is open to both women and men across the insurance industry who want to take positive action to improve the gender balance within the industry.
iCAN (Insurance Cultural Awareness Network)
iCAN stands for Insurance Cultural Awareness Network which is the industry-wide independent network that supports multicultural inclusion across the insurance sector. The mission of iCAN is to ‘promote multicultural inclusion and progression, engage with allies, and celebrate the benefits of inclusion and diversity in the insurance sector.’
African-Caribbean Insurance Network (ACIN)
The ACIN was formed to boost black and minority ethnic representation within the insurance industry by way of increasing cultural competence in the London market and making the Insurance sector a more attractive destination for young ethnic professionals.