Why even DEI opponents might call the initiatives helpful

Why even DEI opponents might call the initiatives helpful

Image by iStock/bo feng Even brokers who disagree with or reject the idea of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at their firms can cite instances where the practices improve their workplaces. Fully 90% of respondents to Canadian Underwriter’s 2025 Brokerage DEI survey cite workplace benefits from the programs. While that response is strongest among respondents saying they fully support DEI (98%) or accept its value to the corporation…

Sound off: Do we abandon DEI initiatives?

Do we abandon DEI initiatives?

Columnist Daniel Cantor Yalowitz: Why we can’t give up on DEI

Black Lives Matter. Yes, they do, and they should — without condition. All lives matter; there is no changing that sacrosanct truth. Despite all that this presidential administration seems to believe in and act on, the mattering of all humans is paramount in our democracy — no ifs, ands, or buts. That Donald Trump and his cronies cherry-pick who’s “in” and who’s “out” is an activated insult and outright affront to all that most of us believe and…

Does DEI make cents?

As brands reassess their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, we dig into the financial case and look at what major retailers—and beauty brands—are doing