Our Approach
Holding ourselves accountable
We have set DEI goals to achieve overall global gender parity in all levels of our workforce and increase ethnic and female senior representation by 2025 through a formalized approach that includes these five pillars.
Internal Education & Awareness
We host a variety of internal education opportunities, toolkits and an annual global forum. And unconscious bias training is mandatory for everyone – from our CEO to our most recent hires.
- Every year we hold a forum on a key discussion topic our Employee Resource Groups and Council select. Our entire organization is invited to engage in the discussion
- Every one of our ERGs hosts speakers, panels and inclusion events for their members and often the entire organization
- Award-winning DEI monthly learning experience completely run by internal employees across the business explores relevant topics through easy to consume videos
Recruitment & Mobility
Our Talent Acquisition team continues to enhance and update its inclusive hiring best practices across AXIS. We prioritize having diverse interview slates, as well as identifying career mobility opportunities for existing staff. We work with universities and professional organizations, and partner with diverse internship and apprenticeship programs, to reach talent in underrepresented communities in regions where we operate. We also offer recruitment training and manager resources with a focus on enhancing effectiveness at recruiting diverse candidates.
- Our talent acquisition team seeks the latest training and tools to be well versed in diversity recruitment (e.g. AIR’s Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter certification program, Linked In insights, etc.)
- A menu of leadership coaching programs with some targeted specifically toward diverse employees’ development has a goal of 50% diverse representation.
Career Development
We are equally committed to the development and retention of our people. We provide a variety of resources to our colleagues such as access to our learning and career development hub, financing for professional development opportunities, and early careers programs. We also offer resources to support diverse colleagues, such as:
- Career assessment tools and guides to creating a development plan
- Menu of development programs for managers to identify opportunities to build an internal pipeline of talent. These include targeted programs to develop women and ethnically diverse employees
- Mentoring events and opportunities such as our annual mentor event held every fall. The event features AXIS mentors & facilitators networking with mentees to provide career insights and guidance
- Staff-driven employee resource groups (ERGs) including Ethnically Diverse Group of Employees (EDGE), Parents (PACE), AXIS Pride, Veterans and Women
- Benefits such as parental leave policies and flexible work arrangements for eligible staff. Read more
- An extensive list of programs, organizations, and tools to build technical skills, network, and develop industry contacts
- AXIS employees have access to on-demand or instructor-led virtual learning and development courses through our learning & career development hub
- Career Spotlights is a monthly forum highlighting open roles at AXIS to promote career growth and internal mobility
Voice & Advocacy
We’re not just focused on creating an inclusive culture within AXIS. We have the platform to advocate for change in communities around the world. Working with DEI initiatives, organizations, and causes across the insurance industry and beyond like:
- The National African American Insurance Association
- Lloyds Dive In festival
- Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
- The CEO Action Pledge for Diversity
- Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association (WSIA) Diversity Foundation
Tools & Measurement
To plan where we’re heading, we need to know where we are. We’ve invested in tools to establish, report, and track benchmark metrics. Measuring gender pay gap semi-annually and conducting annual pay audits. And in 2021, 2022 and 2023 we were proud to be included in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index.
- See our recent Proxy for our global gender demographics as well as the racial and ethnic demographics of our U.S. colleagues
DEI Council
Empowering our people
Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Council is made up of approximately 20 members, representing a diverse range of backgrounds and geographies. The Council meets monthly to ensure we're making progress with our five key pillars and our Employee Resource Groups join in the discussion on a periodic basis to ensure we are working together. Listening to colleagues and ensuring every voice is heard is our priority.
Employee Resource Groups
Giving a voice to our people
Our five Employee Resource Groups (ERGs); EDGE, PACE, PRIDE, VETS, and WOMEN are employee-led and open to all employees. ERGs are key partners to the DEI Council in advising and participating in the recruitment, retention, and development of our diverse colleagues. They create a safe place for members to create connections across the globe, share their whole selves, and build a sense of community.
AXIS Pride (LGBTQ+)
EDGE (Ethnically Diverse Group of Employees)
PACE (Parents and Caregivers)
Veterans
Women
Our Commitment
Bringing your whole self to work
We are committed to providing a professional and respectful work environment. We are also firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and all employment practices are based on ability and performance. We have a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, verbal or physical harassment, and disrespectful, threatening or violent behavior.
DEI beyond AXIS
Our commitment to advancing DEI extends beyond our practices within AXIS. As one way to further foster a culture of inclusion in our industry and communities, we launched a Supplier Diversity Policy designed to ensure a diverse supplier base by engaging certified Diverse Business Enterprises in our procurement process.
Hear from our people
Inspire and be inspired
Andres
Lead Underwriting ＆ Risk Innovation Partner
AXIS is full of opportunities, learning tools and knowledgeable people, so your actions and the steps you take to achieve your career goals are the factors that will most influence your future career path.
Anna
Head of North American Facilities
Living authentically and openly as a member of the LGBTQ+ community allows me to bring my whole self to all that I do. The PRIDE ERG is instrumental in bringing that same authenticity to my work life.
Hillary
Head of Professional Lines
Part of the AXIS culture is uniting for one cause and as One AXIS and I think gathering a group to participate in a BF&M Cancer walk is a visceral example of that. By participating in events like this, we show that AXIS is committed to helping the communities around us, which is important.
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