We believe that the difference in our people makes the difference to our business. We also want to better understand our diverse customer base and make provisions that they can access our products and services or find specially tailored solutions for their needs. We have a range of active employee networks which are voluntary, employee-led groups– including Allianz Pride (LGBT+ and Allies Network for the UK) along with others focusing on gender, cultural diversity and ethnicity, mental wellness, disability, sustainability and working parents. These networks help bring individuals together to offer support, networking opportunities and a sense of community. However, they also offer a collective voice and source of expertise to help Allianz identify and remove barriers which employees may face and support the inclusion and contributions of all employees. We also have a Customer AllAbility group which looks at promoting and championing best practices for meeting the needs of our vulnerable customers.