Diversity and Inclusion
At NFU Mutual we are committed to delivering our Diversity and Inclusion strategy to create a culture of inclusion that encourages and celebrates diversity, promotes inclusivity and supports our employees to thrive.
Our Diversity and Inclusion strategy
To create an environment of inclusion - where people can bring their whole self to work and feel emotionally connected and able to fully contribute - creating a culture of inclusion, we will get the best from all our people and will foster a culture where everyone feels fully valued and OK to be themselves.
To attract, develop and retain the best talent - By widening our talent pools and encouraging people from all backgrounds to apply, removing obstacles, we will ensure we have the widest selection of high quality and capable candidates. We will nurture and develop our talent, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential, and ensure we are a Great Place to Work.
To make better decisions - diversity of thinking, experience and background supports independent challenge and increases the breadth and quality of debate, thus improving the overall effectiveness of decision-making and encouraging more creative and innovative solutions.
Our activity
As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, 2024 saw us maintain our affiliation with the Race at Work Charter and Disability Confident Scheme. We also partnered with the LGBTQ+ Insurance Network (LINK) and the Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment and Neurodiversity (GAIN) to better support our employees in the LGBTQ+ community and those who are neurodivergent.
We also launched the inclusive language learning programme in September 2024. The course includes self-guided and face-to-face learning options to help employees learn about respectful banter and modern terminology, supporting their awareness during conversations with colleagues and customers.
Women in Finance
Since 2018, NFU Mutual has been a signatory to the Women in Finance Charter. In 2024, we reported to HM Treasury that 40% of our senior management population were women, compared with 36% when we signed the Charter in 2018, delivering against our 2024 published target of 40%.
View NFU Mutual’s Gender Pay Gap Report
National Inclusion Week
National Inclusion Week (NIW) takes place in September each year and is dedicated to celebrating inclusion and taking action to create inclusive workplaces.
NFU Mutual successfully engaged over 250 employees in National Inclusion Week 2024 through market-style events at our key office sites, alongside webinars covering a range of inclusion topics highlighting the impact of our D&I work and those employees across the business who are contributing to our strategy. We also shared video interviews from employees talking about their experiences. You can watch one example below:
Explore our report
Diversity and Inclusion is just one of the ways we deliver against our amibition of Building a Healthy Community. To learn more about our strategy and actions, explore our latest Responsible Business Report.
