DE&I progress in the insurance industry: challenges and opportunities

In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives in the insurance industry. This shift reflects a broader recognition that DE&I is not only a social responsibility but also a business imperative.

As such, organizations that are able to attract, retain, and develop diverse talent are more likely to succeed in an increasingly complex and competitive global marketplace.

This is according to Jodie Kaufman Davis, executive vice president and board member at H.W. Kaufman Group, who went over key developments in the DE&I space during an interview with IBTV.

Discussing the progress made by the insurance industry concerning DE&I initiatives, Kaufman Davis pointed to the growing diversity of audiences at industry events and the increasing integration of DE&I into recruiting and marketing strategies.

“We have a long way to go, but we have definitely gotten started,” she said. “DE&I has become more a part of what we’re doing as opposed to just being compartmentalized into these specific strategies.”