The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and
Finance (ANZIIF) acknowledge the mental health challenges
faced by the insurance industry, as highlighted in the
Insurance News 2024 Wellbeing Survey results.
The
survey garnered over 1,100 responses, with 9 in 10
respondents believing the wider Australian community views
the industry as “not well” or “very poor”.
Additionally, 22 per cent of respondents indicated that the
industry’s poor image has impacted their
self-esteem.
48 per cent revealed that their mental
health has deteriorated over the past year due to
work-related stress and anxiety.
ANZIIF acknowledge
that insurance professionals often face high-pressure
situations and, at times, backlash from the public, despite
the critical role they play in supporting our
communities.
We understand that the work of insurance
professionals is essential to helping people recover from
disasters, rebuild their lives and gain financial
resilience.
ANZIIF is committed to supporting the
mental health of professionals within the industry. We
recognize the importance of ensuring that professionals in
the sector have access to the necessary resources and
support to manage the stressors of their roles while
maintaining their well-being.
ANZIIF offers a range of
mental health resources designed specifically for those in
the industry. This includes the Becoming
Resilient professional development activity and Finding
the resilience to bounce forward article, designed to
equip insurance professionals with tools to navigate the
unique challenges they face.
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Additionally, ANZIIF is
proud be a sponsor of the upcoming Young
Insurance Professionals Mental Health Seminar in
Victoria. The event will run on Thursday the 21st of
November.
“We all have a responsibility to support
the mental health of those around us, in our families,
friends, workplaces and communities. Only when we take a
holistic approach will we make a real difference,” says
ANZIIF CEO, Katrina Shanks.
To view the Insurance News
2024 Wellbeing Survey results article, click
here. Visit the ANZIIF website at anziif.com.
