DIVERSITY , EQUALITY & INCLUSION
“ It is widely understood that , to thrive , organisations need to represent the diverse range of customers they serve ”
GEMMA JACKSON UK DIVERSITY & INCLUSION LEAD RSA INSURANCE
We adopt a community approach through our employee resource groups who raise awareness and education , while helping to identify issues and support the development of new policies or action plans to address them . The outputs from these groups are invaluable , helping to drive change , improve inclusivity and provide safe spaces for underrepresented groups .
We also have external commitments to demonstrate the importance of diversity and inclusion , further driving accountability . For example , we ’ re signatories of the Women in Finance Charter , the Valuable 500 and the Race and Work Charter .
While we have made great strides in improving inclusivity , both our business and the wider industry still lacks diversity . This is a historic issue facing the insurance sector , as well as the wider financial services industry . Our efforts to improve inclusivity , however , will be a catalyst for greater diversity over time , opening the door to a variety of talent from different backgrounds . In addition , recruitment initiatives – such as our apprenticeship schemes and the 10000 Black Interns programme – will help attract a more diverse range of talent .
Overall , the future is looking bright for diversity and inclusion in the insurance sector and , as the regulatory and social landscape changes , efforts , commitment and accountability in this arena will be elevated . Yes , there ’ s much to do , but we ’ re going in the right direction .
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