Context
The CII has published a statement reaffirming its stance on diversity and inclusion, with its tens of thousands of members from around the world unified by its collective mission to secure and justify the confidence of the public in the insurance and financial planning professions.
Key points to note and next actions
- The CII states that its members recognise the pledge they make to abide by its Code of Ethics, which places significant weight on treating all people fairly, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation.
- The CII states that its members also know the importance of upholding professional behaviours beyond the confines of their working lives, such that their actions should never bring the financial services professions or the Institute into disrepute.
- The CII is passionate that the insurance profession should be a mirror for the societies they collectively serve and there should be opportunities in insurance and financial planning for all.
- “More diverse workforces are proven to have a positive impact on business, sectors and wider society. In addition, by focusing on ability, we can collectively access a much bigger talent pool.”