ABI unveils diversity, equity and inclusion commitment plans

DEI Blueprint strategy

Hemma Visavadia
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The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has unveiled a new strategy and work plan targeted at improving diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across the insurance and long-term savings industry.

Launched ahead of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit today (22 November), the DEI Blueprint strategy looks at each stage of the employment journey and how members alongside the ABI can provide a more DEI focused working environment. The first goal for the ABI is recruitment practices, whereby the association will actively try to encourage more people from all backgrounds, experiences, and seniority levels to enter the sector and help remove any existing stigma and barriers. The need for greater representation follows a recent ABI talent and diversity data collection, which found tha...

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