Company Future Generali India stands in support of the LGBTQIA+ community as strong allys

• Rainbow colours fly high at the Future Generali India PRIDE celebrations aimed at educating employees, building sensitization and empathy and promoting allyship amongst workforce
• Aims to create an inclusive culture that promotes equal opportunities 

MUMBAI, 12^th JULY, 2023 (GPN):  Maintaining its stance as a strong ally to the LGBTQIA+ community, Future Generali India Insurance Company Limited (FGII), celebrated PRIDE month in support to the community with a dazzling event and PRIDE parade at its offices across India.

The rainbow day was celebrated with a glittering event symbolizing the PRIDE flag amidst enthusiastic participation by the LGBTQIA+ community representatives. Partaking the grand celebrations were LGBTQIA+ icon Sushant Divgikar, a.k.a Rani KoHEnur, who also performed at the event and lead the PRIDE Parade alongwith senior officials and  FGII employees. Other dignitaries who graced the occasion includes Dr .Trintera Halder, 26-year-old trans-woman, who earned the position of Karnataka’s first trans-woman doctor along with Yogi and Kabeer, digital creators and the face of FGII’s ‘Redefining Family’ Campaign.

Based on the theme of Assuring, Ensuring and Insuring Inclusion’, FGII’s Pride Day celebrations included awareness sessions, panel discussions, and interactive workshops led by experts, LGBTQIA+ allies, and community leaders. As part of the event, the company also arranged a fireside chat and a captivating theater performance on inclusion and allyship at workplace within its premises. Additionally, there were engaging pop-up stalls by artists from the LGBTQIA+ community to enhance the celebratory atmosphere. An integral part of the festivities was a speech on workplace inclusion delivered by the renowned Corporate Speaker, Parmesh Shahani, also an award-winning author for his books on LGBTQAI+, an inclusion advocate and a DEI consultant.

Speaking on the occasion, Anup Rau, Managing Director, Future Generali India Insurance Company Limited, said, “We take immense pride in our unwavering support as allies of the LGBTQIA+ community, and we remain dedicated to upholding equality in all aspects of our work. At FGII, fostering inclusion across all sections of society and the communities we serve is a fundamental aspect of our ‘Life-time partner’ approach. We firmly believe in embodying the principles of DEI, and we consistently align our efforts with this vision, both within the workplace and in the products we launch. Our primary focus is to nurture a culture that values and celebrates differences, encouraging acceptance and providing an environment where individuals can thrive without any apprehension. Our dedication to this cause remains resolute, and we are determined to contribute to a future where inclusion is not the exception but rather the standard.”

FGII is one of the few organisations that has embraced DEI not only as an employer but as an insurer. In addition to the celebratory activities, the company implements focused education, sensitization, and training programs throughout the year. Every aspect of the company’s hiring processes, including application forms, job descriptions, and career website, reflects its commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.

Moreover, as an insurer, FGII proactively invests in comprehending the unique needs of individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community. Recognizing the importance of inclusivity, the company has expanded the definition of “family” across all its retail health products to encompass LGBTQIA+ community members, including live-in partners. This progressive approach reflects FGII’s dedication to serving the diverse needs of its customers and creating an inclusive environment.

About Future Generali India Insurance Company Limited:

Future Generali India Insurance Company Limited is a joint venture between the Generali Group, a 190+ years old legacy global insurance business with a majority 74% stake, and the Future Group. The Company was set up in 2006 with the objective of providing retail, commercial, personal, and rural insurance solutions to individuals and corporates, in order to help them manage and mitigate risks. FGII broke even in FY 13-14 – a landmark achievement in just six years of operations.

Today, with Rs. 6,748 Crore of assets under management in FY 2023 and Gross Written Premium of Rs. 4,627 Crore Future Generali India Insurance has firmly established its credentials in the insurance segment. Currently amongst India’s top 10 private general insurance players, Future Generali became a ‘Great Place to Work’ certified company for the 4th time in a row (November 2022–November 2023) as per prestigious Great Place to Work® Institute. The company is the proud recipient of several awards and recognition, the most recent being the Golden Peacock Awards 2022 for Excellence in Corporate Governance and The Economic Times Best Brands Awards 2022.

About Generali Group

Generali is one of the largest global insurance and asset management providers. Established in 1831, it is present in over 50 countries in the world, with a total premium income of € 81.5 billion in 2022. With 82,000 employees serving 68 million customers, the Group has a leading position in Europe and a growing presence in Asia and Latin America. At the heart of Generali’s strategy is its Lifetime Partner commitment to customers, achieved through innovative and personalised solutions, best-in-class customer experience and its digitalised global distribution capabilities. The Group has fully embedded sustainability into all strategic choices, with the aim to create value for all stakeholders while building a fairer and more resilient society.Ends