Pride@Assurant

An inclusive employee resource group for our LGBTQ+ community

Supporting Our LGBTQ+ Employees

The Pride@Assurant ERG mission is to foster a sense of belonging and inclusion and build a strong and supportive community for Assurant’s LGBTQ+ employees through educational events, networking opportunities, leadership development programs, and volunteer engagement.

Pride@Assurant Goals

Assurant ERG PRIDE Inclusivity

Inclusivity

Foster an inclusive environment throughout Assurant so that our ERG members and LGBTQ+ workforce feel seen, heard, and supported. 
Assurant ERG PRIDE - Talent

LGBTQIA+ Talent

Raise visibility and advocate for the ongoing professional development of our current and new LGBTQ+ talent.
Assurant ERG PRIDE - Gender Awareness

Gender Awareness

Educate our community, our allies, and the broader Assurant workforce on the evolving gender and gender identity landscape and how to navigate that landscape to create a respectful, inclusive, and safe work environment. 
Assurant ERG PRIDE - Community and Experiences

Representing Our Community & Our Experiences

Promote a deeper understanding of the LGBTQ+ community and our experiences through authentic storytelling, honest conversations, and timely discussions to reduce potential biases within the workplace. 
Assurant ERG PRIDE - Community Involvement

Community Involvement

Engage with our global communities by forming charitable and volunteer-focused partnerships with a strong emphasis on supporting marginalized groups within the LGBTQ+ community. 
Assurant ERG PRIDE - Networking

Networking, Connections, & Community Building

Encourage connections between LGBTQ+ individuals and other groups across Assurant through networking and educational opportunities to build a supportive and inclusive environment for our LGBTQ+ workforce.

Meet the Pride@Assurant ERG Members

“ERGs like this one are more important than ever. We need to know that our workspaces are a safe environment, especially when some other spaces are not. We need to bring awareness to ongoing issues and threats, and we need allies. I think this ERG is coming at a very important time and I am so happy to be a part of it. I also think we need to amplify queer voices and bring queer perspectives into senior leadership.”

—  Luis Lara, Director of Marketing Channels and Co-Chair of Pride@Assurant

“I am delighted to be supporting this group and working as an ally with our members and the wider business to empower this talented, diverse, underrepresented, and oftentimes embattled community to shine, be proud, and have a voice and a platform for the positive. Having as much Pride representation as possible in every organization and at every level helps to ensure that LGBTQ+ equality is embedded into our society’s cultural values.”

—  Sarah Hitchen, Account Manager and Co-Chair of Pride@Assurant

“As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I know firsthand how important programs like this are for marginalized communities. I experienced what it feels like to not have a community or a space to feel authentic in the workplace and I vowed to never feel like that again and to work hard to create spaces of inclusion. This ERG celebrates the Pride that we all have in our identity and will be a huge resource for LGBTQ+ folks and allies.”

—  Shari Allison, Process Assurance Manager and Vice Chair of Pride@Assurant

“By joining this ERG, I hope I can contribute to creating a more inclusive and accepting workplace for all individuals. The ability to be true to yourself and show your authentic self is powerful. I know from personal experience that inclusive and accepting environments have an incredibly powerful impact on one’s professional and personal development. I hope to contribute to fostering an environment where our differences are not only accepted, but also celebrated and recognized as a source of strength. I’m confident that if we all come together and work hard we can continue to grow and improve as a company.”

—  Rodrigo Cokting, Country Marketing Manager – Canada and Secretary for Pride@Assurant

“As a member of the launch committees for both Women@Assurant and Pride@Assurant, I'm committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all employees. I am honored to serve as a leader for Pride@Assurant because I believe that our DE&I efforts make us stronger. I believe that we can continue to be a company where LGBTQ+ employees feel safe and supported. LGBTQ+ employees may not be visible or out at work or home, so we should build Pride@Assurant as a place where they can feel supported and accepted. I also want to support events, conversations, and resources to humanize LGBTQ+ people.”

—  Amber Voss, Intake and Governance Analyst and Treasurer of Pride@Assurant

The Current Landscape

Around the world, LGBTQ+ people are still fighting to be heard and accepted at home, in the workplace, and within their communities.

  • 7%

    of Americans identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual1

  • 1.6%

    of U.S. adults identify as transgender or nonbinary1

  • 7%

    of Americans identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual1

  • 1.6%

    of U.S. adults identify as transgender or nonbinary1
1 https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/06/23/5-key-findings-about-lgbtq-americans/
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LGBTQ+ Workplace Equality

At Assurant, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace culture focused on diversity and inclusion. That starts with centering LGBTQ+ employee experiences and stories, creating an equitable environment that allows our employees to exist and thrive authentically.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity and Our Pride@Assurant ERG: Rodrigo's Story

Rodrigo Cokting, Country Marketing Manager, Canada and Secretary for our Pride@Assurant ERG, shares about finding acceptance and belonging in his personal and professional life.
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Assurant Named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality for Fourth Consecutive Year

Assurant received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
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