New program, Balanced Beginnings, provides
between 12-22 weeks paid parental leave
NEW
YORK, May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- QBE North
America today announced the launch of Balanced Beginnings, its
enhanced paid parental leave program, offering employees a minimum
of 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis and
inclusive of adoption, birth, fostering and surrogacy.
Balanced Beginnings puts QBE North America at the forefront of
parental leave benefits in the US insurance industry, providing up
to 22 weeks of paid leave, depending on the circumstances in
growing your family, with 12 of those weeks available to all
parents on a gender-equal basis, inclusive all family dynamics
whether it be adoption, birth, fostering or surrogacy.
"As a working parent, I have experienced the complexities that
come with managing a growing family and career – it can be a tough
balancing act," said Julie Wood,
Chief Executive Officer at QBE North America. "I think it's key
that our employees feel confident we'll support not just their
professional development, but their family goals as well, and this
enhanced benefit is another step in our prioritization of our
people's needs."
Parental leave benefits are available to all QBE North America
employees from their first day of employment and can be taken
flexibly within the first year of their child's arrival. Balanced
Beginnings complements the company's full array of benefits that
support families: adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, coverage
for infertility treatments and two weeks of paid caregiver leave
annually to care for a sick family member.
"We recognize the role employers can play to help equalize
gender roles, normalize taking time off to grow a family and make
the workplace a more family-friendly environment," said
Rachel Pollack, Chief Human Resource
Officer at QBE North America. "I'm particularly proud of Balanced
Beginnings because through it we are able to recognize the beauty
in diverse family dynamics and support all parents."
Learn more about how QBE North America is committed to creating
an inspiring future for employees in a supportive, flexible and
inclusive workplace. To explore career opportunities, visit
QBE.com/us.
About QBE North America
QBE North America is a global
insurance leader helping customers solve unique risks, so they can
stay focused on their future. Part of QBE Insurance Group Limited,
QBE North America reported Gross Written Premiums in 2023 of
$7.6 billion. QBE Insurance Group's
results can be found at qbe.com. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, QBE operates out of 27
countries around the globe, with a presence in every key insurance
market. The North America
division, headquartered in New
York, conducts business primarily through its insurance
company subsidiaries. The actual terms and conditions of any
insurance coverage are subject to the language of the policies as
issued. Additional information can be found at qbe.com/us or follow
QBE North America on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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