Celebrating Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Assurant

Our Differences Make Us Stronger

Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Assurant

At Assurant, we celebrate the differences that make us who we are. By assembling extraordinary teams from a variety of races, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages and abilities, we’re able to better reflect the global communities where we live and work. By working to remove barriers, we ensure equity for everyone. The pursuit of inclusion rests with each of us. Because it’s only by listening to the unique voices of every individual that we can innovate for all.
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Diversity

Is who we are.
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Equity

Is how we’re treated.
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Inclusion

Is how we feel.

Meet the Assurant Global Diversity Team

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Emily Liu

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Khristie Pattison

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Assurant Workforce Diversity

We are a responsible employer with a culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognizes the importance of investing in employee talent.
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Charitable Giving

Employees reported 17,292 volunteer hours through events held during 2020 to help charitable causes.
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Global Gender Diversity

60% of Assurant’s global workforce is comprised of women.
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Board of Directors

50% of Assurant's Board of Directors is comprised of underrepresented groups, including women.
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Supplier Diversity & Inclusion

Diverse Supplier spend in 2020 exceed $46 million with 208 diverse suppliers.

Assurant's DEI Strategic Pillars

  • Workforce Goals: Develop the next generation of future leaders by increasing the diversity of our leadership and incoming talent pipeline and applying inclusive, equitable practices. 

  • Workplace Goals: Foster an environment where everyone feels valued and included, while advocating for change where necessary. 
     
  • Marketplace Goals:  Enhance our access to a diverse supplier ecosystem by partnering with like-minded organizations and suppliers.  

 

Assurant Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

ERGs have three Strategic Pillars:

  • Workforce
  • Workplace
  • Marketplace

To provide a greater sense of community and foster inclusion, we've launched ERGs comprised of specific member groups and their allies this year in the U.S. We plan to develop a robust framework to expand globally in 2022.


Featured DEI Stories

Continued Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

“Equity and inclusion improves performance, creates growth opportunities, enhances engagement and helps us further align with the expectations of our clients” 

-Alan Colberg 
Assurant President and CEO

Supporting our AAPI Communities and Denouncing Violence

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the virus has brought on a second epidemic as well: a plague of acts against members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, a group that has faced a long history of discrimination.

Revisiting Courageous Conversations on Race for Black History Month

Last summer, when millions witnessed the agonizing 8 minutes and 46 seconds during which George Floyd pleaded for his life, people across the globe experienced an awakening to the racism that exists in today’s society.

Assurant Awards and Partnerships

LGBTQ+ Equality

Human Rights Campaign

Perfect score of 100 for the third consecutive year on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality

Best Place to Work for Diversity

Forbes

Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity. Best employers for women 2021. (ASK NIKI/JOHN)

Best Place to Work - Around the Globe

Best and Great Place to Work

Recognized as a “Best/Great Place to Work” across Puerto Rico, Brazil, Japan, Argentina, Mexico and Australia. 

Diversity:IN

Celebrating our Abilities

We join over 300 leading companies to achieve disability inclusion and equality.

Valuing Every Voice

Explore your next opportunity at Assurant

We strive to create a trusting place to have complex, sometimes difficult, conversations. Join us inongoing open dialogue to build trust, encourage compassion and reinforce our commitment to inclusivity. 
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