Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

With the goal of solving issues that surrounds the Group, the Dai-ichi Life Group has established various task forces (Group Initiative Task Force) consisting of members from each of the overseas Group Companies. These task forces cover a wide variety of topics to engage in Group-wide collaborative initiatives. With our diverse range of global talent and specialties, our Group engages in discussions to solve issues and create value. In addition, our Group has established the Global Leaders Committee (GLC), a forum composed of executives from overseas group companies and domestic executive officers, to discuss the Group's management and business strategies and to share its philosophy and policies.

 

Aiming to become a "Global top-tier insurance group", we provide a variety of development opportunities that not only enhance employees' practical understanding and expertise through daily operations but also help them build language proficiency and global business skills. Through the cycle of “Measure, Strengthen, and Demonstrate,” we are committed to developing talent equipped with world-class perspectives and skills essential to realizing our vision of becoming a "Global top-tier insurance group".
Measure:
To assess and visualize English language proficiency and use the results as a benchmark for further skill development, we offer opportunities to take standardized tests such as TOEIC and VERSANT.
Strengthen:
Employees can select programs that match their current language level and personal goals, providing opportunities to acquire practical language skills that are useful in real business contexts. We also offer overseas training programs for young employees-including internships with foreign companies and on-the-job training (OJT) at overseas group companies-as well as self-directed learning options such as English conversation coaching and online English lessons.
Demonstrate:
Employees put their skills into practice by taking on roles such as overseas assignments, trainee placements, or studying abroad. Others contribute by effectively handling cross-border business with overseas group companies and international partners.

DE&I activities vary depending on the environment in each country, but in 2022 we began considering promoting them across the entire group, and as part of this, we have been holding the "Global DE&I Summit" online every year since that year. The second summit, held in October 2023, Summit, over 70 leaders from various countries and companies gathered to learn together on the theme of "inclusive leadership", which is essential for fostering an inclusive culture and promoting collaboration.
In the panel discussion with the CEOs of group companies from the US, Myanmar, and Japan, as well as external lecturers, the participants exchanged frank and open opinions from various perspectives on the elements and challenges of inclusive leadership that each of them emphasized, as well as future initiatives, and many valuable practical examples were shared with the participants. Group discussions were also held with the participants, and lively discussions were held on how to demonstrate leadership in their own workplaces.
As a global company, promoting DE&I is not only essential for creating an environment where each and every diverse employee can thrive, but also for contributing to customers, partners, and local communities through our business. Through the holding of such summits, we will continue to work to promote DE&I across the entire Group.