Munich Re Confirmed as iCAN Gold Sponsor

Written By Gareth Mutema

iCAN is proud to announce that Munich Re has confirmed sponsorship at our Gold level.

This sponsorship is a testament to the commitment Munich Re drives in supporting ethnic minorities and international talent as well as contributing to the UK insurance industry becoming more ethnically diverse.

The iCAN and Munich Re partnership will aim to promote initiatives designed to help ethnic minorities progress into senior roles, and to attract a diverse talent pool to the insurance sector.

We are delighted to welcome Munich Re to our expanding network of partners that are committed to enhancing multicultural inclusion and diverse leadership within organisations in the UK insurance industry. We are excited to be working with Lauren along with the Munich Re team!

More about Munich Re

Much Re are pioneers in risk assessment, driving the digital transformation of the global insurance landscape. From space rocket launches to cyberattacks to pandemics, Munich Re take care of risks while their clients can take care of business.

They are one of the top providers of reinsurance, primary insurance, and insurance-related risk solutions in the world, taking on risks worldwide of every type and complexity, the Munich Re Group and its business units are active in all lines of insurance.

The sponsorship

Munich Re’s sponsorship will support a wide range of iCAN’s ongoing and newly launched initiatives. These 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 our 8,000+ members based in the UK and internationally.

Lauren Tyrer, DEI TA Partner, Munich Re said:

“We are excited to partner with iCAN as their commitment to multicultural inclusion and diversity aligns perfectly with our values at Munich Re. We are dedicated to attracting workforce diversity through inclusive recruitment and fostering a work environment where everyone feels valued, and their uniqueness respected.

Embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the core of who we are.

By working with iCAN, we aim to attract and empower talent from all backgrounds to thrive at Munich Re. Together, we can drive meaningful change.”

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.

Gareth Mutema
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