At WF Risk Group we are committed to driving positive change in our business operations, the communities we serve, and the environment we all share. We recognize that embracing sustainable and responsible practices is not just a choice; it's our obligation to the planet and future generations. At its core, insurance is about mutualizing and managing risks, principles that are inevitably linked to environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria.
Our ESG policy and values serve as our guiding principles for achieving this mission.

Environmental

We aim to reduce our carbon footprint through various methods, including recycling, reducing single use and reducing paper use. We encourage switching off, with office lightening being sensored and LED lighting to promote usage only when required. 72% of our fleet vehicles are hybrid with EV chargers provided in the staff car park.

Social

At WF Risk Group we are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in the workplace and aim to promote good and harmonious working relationships to create a positive working environment that values all employees. We strive to ensure that within the working environment, employees are treated with respect and dignity.

  • Investing in fair and equal opportunities & conditions for employees & local communities.
  • Preventing abuses such as labour rights, including modern slavery and freedom of association.
  • Promoting equality in the workforce with diversity and inclusivity policies.
  • Equal Opportunities Policy in place covering all Businesses within the group.
  • We implement Equality Monitoring measures for monitoring the perceived religious affiliation of all job applicants and complete further equality monitoring of these persons in accordance with current equality legislation.
  • We will treat all job applicants and employees fairly and will not discriminate on any of the grounds and all decisions based on merit with recorded interview sheets and scoring grids.
  • Workforce composition and promotions will be regularly monitored to ensure equality of opportunity at all levels of the Company. Where appropriate, steps will be taken to identify and remove unjustified barriers and to meet the special needs of disadvantaged or underrepresented groups.
  • Annual Health and Safety training for all staff.
  • Fire safety and first aid procedures.
  • Hosting staff events to fundraising for local charities as well as volunteering in the community.

Health & Wellbeing

  • Every employee enrolled in Health Cash Plan which includes an EAP support function with a 24 hour helpline and employee can also utilise 6 CBT counselling sessions free of charge
  • Annual Training mandatory for all employees on stress, wellbeing and mental health awareness, with specific training for management on team member support.
  • Acturis System shuts off at 6pm to stop staff working excessively long hours and promote supportive work-life balance.
  • Investigating introduction of Mental Health First Aiders within the Group.
  • Health Cash Plan (inc. Employee Assistance Programme).
  • Private Medical Insurance.
  • Support from management.
  • Proactive absence management.
  • In addition to 1-2-1s with your Line Manager, formal appraisals and team meetings we also offer opportunities for employees to socialise through a series of events throughout the year.

Governance

Ensuring products are safe and customer data is secure

  • Collecting only data vital to do business with customers.
  • Limiting who can access customer data.
  • Boosting cybersecurity and control access through password management tools.
  • Implementing a strong data management strategy and store data in a centralized location.
  • Setting minimum security standards with which the organization complies.

View our Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement here.