Insurance News: International Women’s Day Special | Insurance Blog
In celebration of the International Women’s Day, we are pleased to be part of a team of extraordinary women leaders in this special edition of Insurance News Analysis. We discuss the steps being taken towards gender equality and the work that remains.
So, what is being done to recruit, retain and develop women in the insurance industry? Tresearch shows that attracting women is not a problem, but there is a struggle in nurturing that talentleadership roles. Our guestGunjali RanaAssistant Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion atCNAone of theDE&I Insurance Business 5-Star winnershe adds that although the income inequality between men and women is a problem, there are other gaps that should be considered.
Insurance companies are now establishing programs dedicated to increasing the representation of women and different groups in the industry.Trina BowserAccenture member of this Black Insurance Industry Collective(BIIC) Leadership Council, discusses how BIIC is partnering with companies to create programs that encourage mentorship and support.
According to in the Accenture Future of Work study, which is amazing 70% of the world’s workforce carriesresponsibilities of carechildren, parents and other loved ones. Our panel shares strategies they’ve used that can help working women stay in their roles and grow their careers.
We also touch on the responsibility of the insurance industry when it comes to itcomprehensive insurancewho we work withHeather Sullivanhe talked about it recently on his blog.
Accenture’s IWD theme this year is “Be Out of Bounds.” We wrap up the session by sharing inspiring women who our panelists believe have lived without limits.
Happy international women’s day!
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