Travelers Named a Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion

By: The Travelers Companies, Inc. via Business Wire

December 12, 2023 at 09:00 AM EST

Earns Equality 100 Award from Human Rights Campaign Foundation

The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) today announced it has once again received a score of 100 on the Corporate Equality Index (CEI), earning the Equality 100 Award and named a Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion. Administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the CEI is the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

“Diversity and inclusion is core to who we are, and it’s an honor to be recognized for our efforts,” said Dr. Lauren Young, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Travelers. “We’re dedicated to creating a culture that encourages everyone to share their perspectives and where all employees can thrive.”

Travelers supports several programs designed to promote an inclusive culture, including:

Diversity Networks: The company has 10 Diversity Networks, which are voluntary groups led by employees who are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. These groups help with the retention, development and success of employees through networking, mentorship and volunteer opportunities.
A Conscious Inclusion Workshop: All employees are expected to complete this education program that explores biases and their impact in the workplace, as well as how to be more intentionally inclusive.
An Inclusive Leadership Performance Objective: All managers’ annual performance expectations have an inclusion-related objective that aims to purposefully foster a work environment where all employees are included and engaged. Employees who are not in managerial roles may also add this objective to their performance goals.
A “Diversity Speaks” Series: The company sponsors events that are designed to create a culture that supports diversity through allyship, cultural competence and inclusive leadership. These events feature employees and external guest speakers who share personal stories and provide different experiences and viewpoints.

For more information about diversity and inclusion at Travelers, visit Travelers.com/diversity.

About Travelers

The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) is a leading provider of property casualty insurance for auto, home and business. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Travelers has more than 30,000 employees and generated revenues of approximately $37 billion in 2022. For more information, visit Travelers.com.