Liberty Specialty Markets doubles down on neurodivergent inclusion

Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, is doubling down on having a proactive approach to neurodivergent inclusion. LSM is a long-time supporter of neurodiversity and inclusion within the workplace. LSM most recently developed its “Self I.D campaign”. This internal programme allows employees to self-identify their own disabilities, both visible and invisible. LSM is then able to use the data to support the less obviously identified factors that impact employees at work and in their personal lives. LSM is also able to spot and develop underrepresented talent, as well as identify areas where it needs to enhance its DE&I efforts. LSM has also worked with neurodivergent recruitment specialist, Exceptional Individuals, to deliver workplace assessments, lunch and learns, and specialised training. LSM announced its membership of the Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment and Neurodiversity (GAIN). By joining with GAIN, LSM is furthering a culture that delves deeper into diversity, equity, and inclusion, across all areas of their business.

As part of this push, LSM this year founded a new Inclusion Matters Employee Network called Able Matters for hidden and physical disabilities. LSM’s Inclusion Matters Employee Networks are employee-led and open for all to join. Their purpose is to celebrate LSM’s inclusive culture, enhance personal development, meet new colleagues, and discuss and spread awareness of important issues. The Able Matters network will create a space for colleagues to come together and learn how best to support their colleagues with a range of disabilities. LSM recognises that their employees and broking partners are key to their success. Offering a vibrant and inclusive environment, that is committed to career development, will enable neuro-typical, neurodivergent individuals alike to thrive and bring their whole selves to work.

Harminder Blackburn, Head of Enterprise and Business Architecture and Co-Chair of the Able Network, LSM, said “With more than 100 members, the network has already helped put neurodiversity and disability on the radar. It has made senior and junior colleagues alike more aware of the issues that people can face and made us examine our current approach to recruitment and the working environment. While there is still work to be done it has given us a platform and will keep us the right path.”