02/05/2026
This Black History Month, Lavette Group honors the legacy of Charles Clinton Spaulding—a pioneer in the insurance industry and a blueprint for what it means to protect community.
As president of North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company, Spaulding helped build one of the largest Black-owned insurance companies in the world. His work wasn’t just about policies—it was about economic stability, dignity, and ensuring Black families had the protection they deserved at a time when few options existed.
Spaulding believed insurance was a tool for empowerment—a way to safeguard families, build generational wealth, and strengthen communities. That belief still guides our work today.
At Lavette Group, we are proud to carry forward that legacy by serving our community with integrity, purpose, and care.
Honoring the legacy. Protecting the future.