Podcast

Discussing Black History Month and the Risk Profession with Tammy Franklin of Marsh

Overview

It’s February 2021, Black History Month. In recognition of this, RIMScast is bringing some fresh perspective on the state of the risk profession when considering Black employees and leadership. Joining Justin Smulison to facilitate this discussion is Tamara “Tammy” Franklin; the Chief Digital Data and Analytics Officer at Marsh. Tammy is also the Executive Sponsor of the African Heritage Employee Resource Group at Marsh.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
September 7, 2022

Discussing Black History Month and the Risk Profession with Tammy Franklin of Marsh

Summary
It’s February 2021, Black History Month. In recognition of this, RIMScast is bringing some fresh perspective on the state of the risk profession when considering Black employees and leadership. Joining Justin Smulison to facilitate this discussion is Tamara “Tammy” Franklin; the Chief Digital Data and Analytics Officer at Marsh. Tammy is also the Executive Sponsor of the African Heritage Employee Resource Group at Marsh.
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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.

 

It’s February 2021, Black History Month. In recognition of this, RIMScast is bringing some fresh perspective on the state of the risk profession when considering Black employees and leadership. Joining Justin Smulison to facilitate this discussion is Tamara “Tammy” Franklin; the Chief Digital Data and Analytics Officer at Marsh. Tammy is also the Executive Sponsor of the African Heritage Employee Resource Group at Marsh.

 

In this episode, Tammy discusses some of her own experiences in the risk profession and offers her ideas on how employees and companies can successfully invest in Black talent. She shares how 2020 has impacted how companies are investing their time and resources in diversity, equity, and inclusion; some of the risks that have been identified for failing to invest in Black talent; and how we can all do our part in keeping the D&I dialogue alive and well.