Aviva, UnderwriteMe and Zurich sign up to neurodiversity champion group

Group for Autism, Insurance and Neurodiversity

John Brazier
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The first tranche of insurers and financial services companies to join the Group for Autism, Insurance and Neurodiversity have been confirmed.

Aviva, UnderwriteMe, Zurich and Swiss Re have joined the initiative as founding members, alongside Marsh UK & Ireland, Lexxic and Principal. Launched last month, GAIN aims to create opportunities for autistic and neurodivergent people to engage in rewarding work, by helping business leaders to recognise the benefits of building a diverse workforce to meet the growing need for talent. Neurodiversity describes people who experience the world differently to others in social, education and workplace environments.  People who are neurodiverse can, but not exclusively, include people living...

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