In April, the Big “I” Diversity Council hosted the Inclusive Agency Roundtable, which brought together independent agents, company partners and industry leaders to discuss actionable strategies for creating more inclusive agencies.
Hispanic influence continues to expand in the world of business, entrepreneurship and insurance, playing a key role in shaping the future of these sectors.
The ability of an organization to give life to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), is a keystone to employee retention, talent recruitment and sustainable success.
Having a workforce that’s as diverse as its customers creates a better understanding of those unique needs, leading to customized solutions and stronger relationships with policyholders.
On this special Women’s History Month edition of Agency Nation Radio, women leaders in insurance reveal the grit and grace it takes to succeed in a male-dominated industry.
Sarah Cooke, director of personal lines at WalkerHughes Insurance in Indianapolis, shares how the agency took technology into its own hands to overcome challenges in the hard market.
After graduating high school and college, Maldonado took a job in car sales. The role opened her eyes to insurance, and after working in an agency for several years, Maldonado co-founded an agency in 2019.
Joan Woodward is president of the Travelers Institute and the trailblazing host of the “Wednesdays with Woodward” webinar series.
Diversity is like a multifaceted diamond, each unique element enhancing its depth, complexity and beauty. However, we need to be aware of each side’s differences, as well as the fact that these diamonds don’t come out of the ground sparkling.
Brandon Okita, vice president of FIA Insurance Services and Big “I” Diversity Council chair, sits down with Kelly McDonald, one of the nation’s top experts in diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), to answer questions submitted by Big “I” members.
