COLUMBUS, OHIO, August 22, 2024 – The Financial Alliance for Racial Equity (FARE) is pleased to announce that the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) has joined as a Silver Sponsor for the upcoming HBCU Live event, set to take place on September 18 at Howard University. This sponsorship underscores IRI’s commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the insured retirement industry.
As the leading association representing the entire supply chain of insured retirement strategies, IRI and its members account for 90 percent of annuity assets in the U.S. IRI’s members include life insurers, asset managers, broker-dealers, banks, marketing organizations, law firms, and solution providers, all of whom are dedicated to serving millions of Americans with protected lifetime income solutions.
“We are delighted to welcome the Insured Retirement Institute as a Silver Sponsor for HBCU Live,” said Nicole Ridley, FARE’s Executive Director. “IRI’s commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the insured retirement industry aligns seamlessly with FARE’s mission to foster a more inclusive financial services sector.”
IRI’s DEI strategy is comprehensive, featuring initiatives such as a vibrant Women in Leadership program, partnerships with industry groups focused on DEI, and the development of resources to help the industry achieve its DEI goals. Through these efforts, IRI empowers its member organizations and financial advisors to identify opportunities for change and plan for transformative action, ensuring that the workforce reflects the diverse communities they serve.
“We are excited to sponsor this special event to give more high-achieving students exposure to people and opportunities in the financial services industry,” said Shani Armon, Chief Membership and Marketing Officer at IRI and a member of FARE’s Board of Directors. “IRI embeds DEI principles in all that we do and engages in deep, active partnerships with key organizations, like FARE, to move our industry forward and build a workforce that reflects the communities our members serve.”
The HBCU Live event will gather HBCU students, alumni, young professionals, and professional networks for a day of finance industry education, recruitment, and networking. This initiative is a testament to FARE’s ongoing efforts to promote racial diversity, drive greater equity, and foster inclusion within the financial services industry. Learn more at thefare.org/hbculive.
For media inquiries or further information about FARE, please contact Nicole Ridley, FARE’s Executive Director, at nridley@thefare.org.
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About FARE
The Financial Alliance for Racial Equity (FARE) is a coalition of financial services firms, industry organizations, and historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) committed to advancing racial diversity, equity, and inclusion within the financial services industry. Launched in September 2020, FARE strives to create an industry that reflects the communities it serves.
About the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI)
The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) is the leading association for the entire supply chain of insured retirement strategies, including life insurers, asset managers, broker-dealers, banks, marketing organizations, law firms, and solution providers. IRI champions retirement security for all through leadership in advocacy, awareness, research, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the advancement of digital solutions within a collaborative industry community. IRI’s DEI strategy includes initiatives such as the Women in Leadership program and partnerships that drive transformative action, helping the industry build diverse workforces and ensure broad access to retirement products.
