A Path for Diversity on America’s Corporate Boards
Sometimes a great notion comes along and it’s so simple and brilliant, you marvel that no one thought of it sooner. My friend Roosevelt Giles, the executive chairman of Atlanta Life, had one of these brainstorms four years ago. Now he’s making it happen.
COVID-19 a Threat to Diversity & Inclusion Progress
Right now, in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic, critical decisions are being made about the size, shape and nature of organizational operating models.
Insurance sector has made diversity strides, but still lags: LaSala
The insurance industry has made progress with diversity but still lags, says Christine LaSala, senior independent director for Beazley Ltd.
Minority-owned brokerage targets Fortune 2000, government entities
Protecdiv Inc., a minority-owned brokerage, launched Tuesday targeting large public, privately held and government-related organizations.
View from the Top: Laura Langone, RIMS
Head of insurance operations at Airbnb Inc. in San Francisco, Laura Langone assumed the presidency of the Risk & Insurance Management Society Inc. at the start of the year. Her priorities for the organization include international development, and helping risk managers navigate a volatile insurance market and deal with the impact of technology
Aon's Lori Goltermann named APIW Woman of the Year
The Association of Professional Insurance Women has named Lori Goltermann its Woman of the Year, the association released in a statement Tuesday.
Nationwide Announces Angela Bretz as New Chief Diversity Officer
Nationwide has named Angela Bretz as its next Chief Diversity Officer. Bretz will oversee the Inclusion and Diversity office, which serves as a critical function of Nationwide’s business, partnering with senior leadership to foster an environment that aligns with the strategic impact and importance of the diversity and inclusion work at the company. “Angela’s leadership experience will allow us to continue building our reputation as a career destination and a company that values the perspectives of all” said CEO Steve Rasmussen.
No consensus on how Supreme Court will rule in gay rights cases
U.S. Supreme Court observers are sharply divided on the likely outcome of three closely watched sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination cases that the high court will consider during public hearings Tuesday.
Insurance sector considers more ways to improve diversity
Organizations in the insurance sector have made progress in improving diversity in their workforces, but they should adjust their strategies to make more advances, a panel of experts said.
Women of color face unique career advancement challenges
Women of color face challenges in the workplace distinct from the separate issues of gender or ethnicity, a panel of insurance and diversity experts said during the 2019 Business Insurance Women to Watch conference in New York.