Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Leading the Charge for Change
Newfront is dedicated to driving change in the insurance industry by challenging traditional ways of working and embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.
A culture of change
“Newfront creates a culture that embraces and accepts all walks of life. We strive to create opportunities that support our employees, clients, partners, and community. We lead with action and are a voice for underrepresented communities. At Newfront, we will always operate through a DE&I Lens.”
- From our DE&I Charter
Equity in the Workplace
Newfront’s DE&I Council is dedicated to serving our employees through equitable resources and opportunities that foster an inclusive workplace, which ultimately creates a better experience for clients and partners.
Career Ownership and Empowerment
We offer ongoing development opportunities and partnerships to enable success at every level. We want everyone to feel empowered in their work.
Breaking Down Barriers
Newfront values diverse voices and perspectives. We have employee resource groups (ERG’s) and educational programming in place to foster inclusivity and a sense of belonging for everyone.
Action-Oriented Leaders
Newfront is dedicated to driving real and sustainable change through action. We have systems in place to identify barriers to inclusion and find measurable solutions to overcome them.
DE&I council
Advocating for Change
Our DE&I Council serves as a steering committee to ensure we are bringing diverse thought and leadership to our company—from nurturing Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to developing custom DE&I curriculum, and more.
DeWayne Anderson
Chair
Angie Lopez
Vice Chair
Savana Shirk
Secretary
Jocelyn (Joi) Means
Community Outreach Partner
Chyra Howlett
Communications Coordinator
Paige Maisonet
Executive Sponsor
Kurt de Grosz
Executive Sponsor
Employee Resource Groups
A Look at Newfront ERGs
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are an integral aspect of our efforts to promote DE&I both inside the company and in the community.
Amplify
Amplify highlights the voices of our Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) colleagues and allies by fostering uplift, support, and belonging.
BLACKfront
BLACKfront aims to enhance the Black employee experience by creating opportunities for advancement, leadership, and cultural awareness.
CARES
CARES provides a community and village for all parents at Newfront to share their parenting experiences and create and utilize internal and external resources.
emerge
emerge aims to provide a safe workplace for our LGBTQ colleagues, family members, and allies by promoting positive work alliance, diversity in talent acquisition and vendor selection.
HOLA
HOLA aims to create a space in which Latinx Newfronters and allies can share their multicultural and bi-lingual experiences and traditions.
NewHER
NewHER works to create a more equitable and inclusive environment for all women at Newfront by elevating women to reach their highest potential.
NextGen
NextGen provides an inclusive space for members of all backgrounds to share their personal cultures and experiences.
visABILITY
visABILITY seeks to provide an inclusive, accessible community where long-term and short-term disabilities are not tolerated but celebrated and provide support in developing skills for success in life and careers.
Newfront Voices
DE&I is a movement, not a moment. At Newfront we are continually working to make it a priority in our organization, industry, and our communities because DE&I is not a business issue, it is a human issue.
Newfront’s commitment to DE&I allows those who were afraid to be themselves growing up to be their most authentic selves going forward.
