Symetra’s Retirement Division and the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) are partnering on a new research initiative focused on understanding and advancing allyship in the financial services industry. The news was announced by Symetra and IRI at the Symetra Women’s Action Group (SWAG) annual meeting on Sept. 18, 2024, in Bellevue, Wash. SWAG, a coalition that promotes collaboration and allyship among women leaders in financial services, focused its 2024 session on allyship and leadership. Pictured (l to r): Andrew Farrell, SVP, Retirement Sales & Distribution (SWAG Leadership); Courtney Ellis, VP, Internal Sales (SWAG Leadership); Megan Meyers, VP, Independent Broker-Dealer Channel (SWAG Leadership); Dayna Cerrone, VP, Bank & Wirehouse Channel (SWAG Leadership); Frank O’Connor, VP, Research, IRI; and Shani Armon, Chief Membership & Marketing Officer, IRI. (Photo: Business Wire)