iCAN are delighted to welcome Westfield Specialty as a Bronze Sponsor for 2024
iCAN is proud to announce that Westfield Specialty are joining in 2024 at our Bronze level.
This sponsorship is a testament to Westfield Specialty’s commitment to supporting ethnic minorities and international talents and contributing to the UK insurance industry becoming more ethnically diverse.
iCAN and Westfield Specialty’s partnership will aim at promoting Westfield Specialty’s culture, roles, and DEI initiatives in 2024 and we are excited to be working with Jiyan Zora along with the Westfield Specialty team!
More about Westfield Specialty
Westfield was founded in 1848 by a small group of hard-working farmers who believed in the promise of the future and the power of the individual. Today, more than 175 years later, as a leading U.S.-based property and casualty insurance company with more than $10 billion in GAAP assets, Westfield underwrites commercial, personal, surety, and specialty lines of coverage through a network of over 1,000 leading independent agents and brokers. Westfield recently acquired Lloyd’s of London Syndicate 1200, establishing the company as a global franchise.
Westfield aims to be admired as a leading personal and commercial lines property-casualty insurance company enabled by an exceptional team known for expertise and caring. They will be distinguished by excellence in commercial insurance, and customers will choose them for their insight about risk and the value they deliver.
The sponsorship
Westfield Specialty’s sponsorship will support a wide range of iCAN’s ongoing and newly launched initiatives for 2024. The initiatives include our INspire self-serving mentoring platform and iCANConnect, a safe space for D&I leaders across the insurance industry, as well as our iCAN Apply Jobs Board which aims to give more access for our members to opportunities within the insurance industry.
In addition to these three main initiatives, the sponsorship will support the continuation of the Coffee with the CEO series and a range of virtual and in-person events for the 5,000+ members based in the UK and internationally.
Jiyan Zora, Chief Administrative Officer, Board Sponsor for Culture and D&I said:
“At Westfield Specialty, our ambition is to create a working environment that promotes an inclusive culture, welcomes diversity in all forms and supports equity in the workplace. Our culture embraces diversity in thought, background and skillsets and fosters an environment where our people are empowered to excel.
“ We recognise iCAN are exceptionally well placed to help us on our journey and believe that, by partnering with them, we can leverage their expertise as we build out our D&I Strategy. We’re extremely excited at the opportunity to work together.”
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About iCAN
The Insurance Cultural Awareness Network (iCAN) is a leading organisation committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the insurance sector. Established in 2017, iCAN has been instrumental in spotlighting cultural awareness, fostering talent, and championing diversity within the industry.