Optio Become an iCAN Sponsor in 2025!
iCAN is proud to announce that Optio has confirmed sponsorship at our Bronze level.
The partnership will support iCAN’s mission to address the challenges facing ethnic minorities working in the insurance industry. Optio’s sponsorship will also support iCAN’s initiatives designed to help ethnic minorities progress into senior roles, and to attract a diverse talent pool to the insurance sector.
We are delighted to welcome Optio to our expanding network of partners that are committed to enhancing multicultural inclusion and diverse leadership within organisations in the UK insurance industry.
More about Optio
Optio brings together people and technology to innovate.
They develop products, services and solutions that have a positive impact on the insurance sector. By bringing together smart technology and market specialists, Optio are able to innovate across speciality insurance products, underwriting services and broking, and build strong relationships with their business partners.
The sponsorship
Optio’s sponsorship will support a wide range of iCAN’s ongoing and newly-launched initiatives. These include: INspire self-serving mentoring platform, a service that matches the best mentors based on mentee needs, iCANConnect, a safe space for D&I leaders across the insurance industry, and iCAN Apply Jobs Board, which aims to provide our members with more opportunities within the sector.
In addition to these three main initiatives, the sponsorship will support the continuation of the ‘Coffee with the CEO’ series and a range of virtual and in-person events for the 8,000+ members based in the UK and internationally.
Deepak Soni – Chief Executive Officer said:
“We’re proud to be partnering with iCAN to help drive positive change across the insurance industry. Together, we hope to encourage greater inclusion, support diverse talent, and find smarter, more accessible ways of working.
This collaboration is an important step towards contributing to a more open, innovative and representative industry for everyone.”
About iCAN
The Insurance Cultural Awareness Network (iCAN) is a leading organisation committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the insurance sector. Established in 2017, iCAN has been instrumental in spotlighting cultural awareness, fostering talent, and championing diversity within the industry.