Senators say governor should pump brakes over bill banning diversity, equity and inclusion

Brokers say ideology, poor rollout and politics undermine DEI efforts

iStock.com/Kong Ding Chek Resistance to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in the P&C industry is largely driven by belief, say brokers responding to Canadian Underwriter’s 2025 Brokerage DEI Survey.  A full 39% of brokers say they’ve witnessed opposition to DEI in the workplace. This sentiment is notably higher among those working at organizations with no diversity in senior leadership (56%) and those who are personally less support…

Senators say governor should pump brakes over bill banning diversity, equity and inclusion

Democrats question whether the events of the final minutes of the regular legislative session deviated wildly from established procedures.

Bill would bar Missouri schools from requiring DEI statements for admission or employment

A state senator is taking aim at colleges and universities in Missouri who ask prospective students or job candidates to explain how they would contribute to an institution’s diversity, equity and inclusion goals.

Bill would bar Missouri colleges from requiring DEI statements for admission or employment – Muddy River News

A state senator is taking aim at colleges and universities in Missouri who ask prospective students or job candidates to explain how they would contribute to an institution’s diversity, equity and inclusion goals. The legislation would prohibit schools from requiring the submission of a diversity, equity and inclusion statement for admission or employment. It would also prohibit the preferential consideration of applicants on the basis of an uns…

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8 ways diversity and inclusion help teams perform better

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have been taking a beating lately. On his first day in office, US President Donald Trump issued an executive order calling government efforts to advance racial equity and to support underserved communities “illegal and immoral discrimination.” The order directed all federal agencies to terminate all equity-related contracts and stop promoting DEI. Lawsuits followed. Women, people of color, and a…