Economic Empowerment & Racial Equity Initiative

ACLI supports a regulatory framework that eliminates any potential proxy discrimination in the delivery of life insurance to the consumer.

ACLI supports removing any unnecessary barriers that may impede the ability of people of color to become licensed by or employed with the insurance industry.

ACLI supports innovation and technologies that are part of the solution by driving expanded consumer access and consumer affordability in the middle market and underserved communities.

ACLI supports the CEO Action on Diversity and Inclusion pledge which commits signatories to make diversity and inclusion a priority within the company, and to create and share strategic inclusion and diversity plans with their boards of directors.

ACLI supports disclosure of appropriate data in corporate regulatory statements regarding the diversity of underrepresented groups on the corporation’s board of directors and among its executive officers without requiring standards or targets.

Life insurers are committed to supporting financial education throughout America. One-third of financial inequality in the U.S. could be accounted for by the differences in financial literacy.

We’re seeking more impactful financial education partnerships, including with the American College of Financial Services. Through these partnerships, we can help more Americans achieve financial security.

Consistent with stringent state investment requirements, ACLI supports voluntary initiatives which help facilitate institutionally sound investments that bring economic opportunity to underserved

ACLI supports state and federal legislation establishing tax incentives and other measures that promote investments in underserved communities.

Learn about the new industry initiative on impact investing.