Division of Diversity and Opportunity
The Division of Diversity and Opportunity assists small, minority, and disadvantaged insurance agencies, producers and individuals by providing educational and informational services to foster a greater awareness of the opportunities available in the insurance industry.
The Division's activities include:
- Training programs for small, disadvantaged and minority agencies, producers and individuals, and working directly with new producers to start new agencies.
- Organizing free Building Blocks Workshops for agents across the state throughout the year.
- Conducting monthly meetings with minorities and other ethnic group leaders to better serve the insurance needs of culturally diversified communities.
- Working closely with minority churches to evaluate information concerning the numbers that are under or uninsured, as well as educating and assisting them with obtaining insurance.
- Assisting minority and disadvantaged people throughout Louisiana with complaints of discrimination and harassment.