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2019
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American Family named a 2019 DiversityInc Noteworthy company

Summary

DiversityInc recognizes American Family among the nation’s top companies for diversity and inclusion. 

American Family Insurance has been named a 2019 DiversityInc Noteworthy company.  

The DiversityInc Top 50 list, issued yearly since 2001, recognizes the nation’s top companies for diversity and inclusion. These companies excel in such areas as hiring, retaining and promoting women, minorities, people with disabilities, LGBT people and veterans.

More than 1,800 companies were evaluated for inclusion on the Top 50 list. The Noteworthy list is comprised of 40 additional companies whose data indicates they have the potential to make The DiversityInc Top 50. These companies are judged by the same criteria, based on responses in the following areas:

  • Talent Pipeline
  • Talent Development
  • Leadership Accountability
  • Supplier Diversity

“Our commitment to creating and maintaining an inclusive culture is stronger than ever, and this recognition reflects that,” said Tyler Whipple, diversity and inclusion director. “We’re clearly moving in the right direction and establishing ourselves as a leader in diversity and inclusion.”

American Family was also recently recognized this year as a best place to work for LGBTQ equality and made the Forbes Best Employers for Diversity list this year.

To view the entire Top 50 list and specialty lists, visit http://www.diversityinc.com/top50 or follow the conversation at #DITop50.

 

About American Family Insurance
Madison, Wisconsin-based American Family Insurance group is the nation's 13th-largest property/casualty insurance group and ranks No. 311 on the Fortune 500 list. The company sells American Family-brand products, including auto, homeowners, life, business and farm/ranch insurance, primarily through its exclusive agents in 19 states. American Family affiliates (The General and Homesite) also provide options for consumers who want to manage their insurance matters directly over the internet or by phone. Affiliate Main Street America sells insurance products through independent agents. Web www.amfam.com; Facebook www.facebook.com/amfam; Twitter www.twitter.com/amfam.

About DiversityInc 
The mission of DiversityInc is to bring education and clarity to the business benefits of diversity. The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list began in 2001, when many corporations were beginning to understand the business value of diversity-management initiatives. The 2019 Top 50 Companies for Diversity results will be featured on ‪DiversityInc.com. DiversityInc is a VA certified veteran-owned business and a USBLN certified business owned by a person with a disability. For more information, visit www.diversityinc.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn @DiversityInc.

For any DiversityInc media-related questions or interview requests, please contact Gilda Squire at 212-928-8090 or GSquire@DiversityInc.com or Simone Cooper at 646-567-6951 or SCooper@DiversityInc.com

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