Diversity & Inclusion Committee 2021

Purpose and Responsibilities

The Diversity & Inclusion Committee advances diversity and inclusiveness issues throughout the Society, placing value on all individuals and the different perspectives they bring. The committee is responsible for providing education and resources to help members gain the skills necessary to meet the needs of and reflect the diverse communities within the industry, their own organizations and the customers they serve.  Review the full Committee Charter.  

• Develop recommendation for an organizational diversity and inclusion policy. Once approved, publish and actively promote the policy
• Develop and provide education and resources to enhance and improve awareness of diversity and inclusion for all Society members, their organizations and the customers they serve 
• Enhance cultural awareness and competency of members
• Serve as a liaison to CPCU chapters, interest groups and other components within the association to promote active diversity and inclusion participation
• Maximize opportunities for each individual to contribute to the organization's goals by actively ensuring a fully diverse body of staff and volunteer participants in appointments to task forces, special projects, decision-making activities and leadership roles when possible
• Raise awareness of existing formal and informal barriers to diversity and inclusion within the Society and recommend changes to the Leadership Council
• Increase recruitment, retention, mentoring and engagement of diverse members with the Society

Commitment 

Committee member terms are two years with the option to continue for two additional one-year terms. No member will serve more than four consecutive years. A committee member may re-serve after being off for two years.

The Diversity and Inclusion Committee is a committee of the Leadership Council.  Committee members meet virtually at least eight (8) times per year and in person at In2Risk and the Leadership Summit. The committee may also conduct some of its business by e-mail and through their INteract community.   A majority of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and the affirmative vote of a majority of those present is necessary for any action by the committee.

For succession planning, committee members are responsible for identifying qualified successors who are diverse and a good fit for the committee's purpose and goals.

Selection Process & Qualifications

• Must be a CPCU Society member in good standing
• Desire to expand diversity of the Society, its members and those working in the risk and insurance industry
• Must be able to self-fund attendance at In2Risk OR the Leadership Summit when held in person
• Must have CPCU Society or other service experience
• Able to work independently and virtually to complete deliverables as required by the Society