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October 31, 2024
Philanthropy

10 Ideas to Refresh Your Firm's Philanthropy

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IICF and Variety support young adults with disabilities in the Delaware Valley

October 29, 2024
Northeast Division
Philanthropy

IICF and Variety support young adults with disabilities in the Delaware Valley

October 29, 2024
Northeast Division
Philanthropy

Harvest Pack and IICF assemble meals for those in need

October 22, 2024
Western Division
Philanthropy

Harvest Pack and IICF assemble meals for those in need

October 22, 2024
Western Division
Philanthropy

IICF, The Centers support early childhood education in Cleveland

October 15, 2024
Midwest Division
Philanthropy

IICF, The Centers support early childhood education in Cleveland

October 15, 2024
Midwest Division
Philanthropy

IICF helps bring adapted theatre to London youth with special needs

October 8, 2024
UK Division
Philanthropy

IICF helps bring adapted theatre to London youth with special needs

October 8, 2024
UK Division
Philanthropy

Wilkinson Center, IICF lend a hand to Dallas families

October 1, 2024
Southeast Division
Philanthropy

Wilkinson Center, IICF lend a hand to Dallas families

October 1, 2024
Southeast Division
DEI

IICF Hosts Nearly 800 Attendees at Regional Forums Advancing the Future of Work: Since 2013, events have raised over $10 million in support of nonprofits helping those in need in the US and UK

June 26, 2024
Foundation Wide
DEI

IICF Hosts Nearly 800 Attendees at Regional Forums Advancing the Future of Work: Since 2013, events have raised over $10 million in support of nonprofits helping those in need in the US and UK

June 26, 2024
Foundation Wide
DEI

Insurance and DEI: There's always more to learn

May 22, 2024
Foundation Wide
DEI

Insurance and DEI: There's always more to learn

May 22, 2024
Foundation Wide
Philanthropy

Why insurance professionals 'should practice what we preach': Jodie Kaufman Davis on driving a company culture of philanthropy

May 13, 2024
Foundation Wide
Philanthropy

Why insurance professionals 'should practice what we preach': Jodie Kaufman Davis on driving a company culture of philanthropy

May 13, 2024
Foundation Wide
Philanthropy

If you want people to scale the heights remember to lower the ladder

May 13, 2024
Southeast Division
Philanthropy

If you want people to scale the heights remember to lower the ladder

May 13, 2024
Southeast Division
Industry Leadership

How the insurance industry can prioritize mental health: Employers need to "create space" for mental health participation

April 30, 2024
Foundation Wide
Industry Leadership

How the insurance industry can prioritize mental health: Employers need to "create space" for mental health participation

April 30, 2024
Foundation Wide
Philanthropy

IICF Midwest to Honor H.W. Kaufman Group Executive Vice President Jodie Kaufman Davis

April 19, 2024
Midwest Division
Philanthropy

IICF Midwest to Honor H.W. Kaufman Group Executive Vice President Jodie Kaufman Davis

April 19, 2024
Midwest Division
Industry Leadership

How I Ditched the Imposter Syndrome to Become an Insurance CEO

April 15, 2024
Foundation Wide
Industry Leadership

How I Ditched the Imposter Syndrome to Become an Insurance CEO

April 15, 2024
Foundation Wide
DEI

Women Insurance Executives on Workplace Diversity

April 15, 2024
Foundation Wide
DEI

Women Insurance Executives on Workplace Diversity

April 15, 2024
Foundation Wide
Philanthropy

IICF to Honor Mark Zwickel of Lockton with 2024 Golden Horizon Award at 9th Annual Horizon Award Gala in Los Angeles: Western Division celebrates $510,000 in grants to regional nonprofits and IICF Co-Founders Bruce Basso & Jim Woods during 30th Anniversary

March 28, 2024
Western Division
Philanthropy

IICF to Honor Mark Zwickel of Lockton with 2024 Golden Horizon Award at 9th Annual Horizon Award Gala in Los Angeles: Western Division celebrates $510,000 in grants to regional nonprofits and IICF Co-Founders Bruce Basso & Jim Woods during 30th Anniversary

March 28, 2024
Western Division
DEI

How Apprenticeship Programs May Be the Best Solution to Today’s Talent Crisis

February 19, 2024
Foundation Wide
DEI

How Apprenticeship Programs May Be the Best Solution to Today’s Talent Crisis

February 19, 2024
Foundation Wide
DEI

IICF's diversity-focused mentoring alliance helps break barriers in insurance: Now in its second year, the industry-wide program continues to grow

January 24, 2024
Foundation Wide
DEI

IICF's diversity-focused mentoring alliance helps break barriers in insurance: Now in its second year, the industry-wide program continues to grow

January 24, 2024
Foundation Wide
Philanthropy

Prioritizing philanthropy as tech transforms insurance

January 5, 2024
Foundation Wide
Philanthropy

Prioritizing philanthropy as tech transforms insurance

January 5, 2024
Foundation Wide
Philanthropy

IICF Gala Raises over $1 Million for NYC Area Charities

December 6, 2023
Northeast Division
Philanthropy

IICF Gala Raises over $1 Million for NYC Area Charities

December 6, 2023
Northeast Division
Philanthropy

When the going gets tough, insurers get giving

November 28, 2023
Foundation Wide
Philanthropy

When the going gets tough, insurers get giving

November 28, 2023
Foundation Wide
Philanthropy

Liberty Mutual to be recognized with "Double I" at annual nonprofit gala: Distinction earned for philanthropic dedication and commitment to local communities

November 22, 2023
Northeast Division
Philanthropy

Liberty Mutual to be recognized with "Double I" at annual nonprofit gala: Distinction earned for philanthropic dedication and commitment to local communities

November 22, 2023
Northeast Division
Philanthropy

Insurers play a vital role in saving lives of domestic violence victims through financial and educational support

October 26, 2023
Foundation Wide
Philanthropy

Insurers play a vital role in saving lives of domestic violence victims through financial and educational support

October 26, 2023
Foundation Wide
Philanthropy

How the pantry at St. Giles Trust and IICF are nourishing futures

October 20, 2023
UK Division
Philanthropy

How the pantry at St. Giles Trust and IICF are nourishing futures

October 20, 2023
UK Division
Philanthropy

Care Dimensions and IICF recognize the sacrifice of veterans

October 19, 2023
Northeast Division
Philanthropy

Care Dimensions and IICF recognize the sacrifice of veterans

October 19, 2023
Northeast Division
Philanthropy

IICF supports Raphael House’s work with low-income families

October 18, 2023
Western Division
Philanthropy

IICF supports Raphael House’s work with low-income families

October 18, 2023
Western Division
Philanthropy

How Kids’ Meals and IICF are fighting childhood hunger in Houston

October 17, 2023
Southeast Division
Philanthropy

How Kids’ Meals and IICF are fighting childhood hunger in Houston

October 17, 2023
Southeast Division
Philanthropy

Beyond Hunger and IICF providing relief for Chicago food insecurity

October 16, 2023
Midwest Division
Philanthropy

Beyond Hunger and IICF providing relief for Chicago food insecurity

October 16, 2023
Midwest Division
DEI

A fresh approach: uncovering new ways to attract and retain young talent

October 12, 2023
Foundation Wide
DEI

A fresh approach: uncovering new ways to attract and retain young talent

October 12, 2023
Foundation Wide
Philanthropy

IICF’s Inaugural Philanthropic Giving Index Benchmarks 2022 Industry Grants over $1 Billion

September 19, 2023
Foundation Wide
Philanthropy

IICF’s Inaugural Philanthropic Giving Index Benchmarks 2022 Industry Grants over $1 Billion

September 19, 2023
Foundation Wide
DEI

Checking our progress on inclusivity

August 17, 2023
Foundation Wide
DEI

Checking our progress on inclusivity

August 17, 2023
Foundation Wide
DEI

From Linear to Squiggly: How Mentorship Is Supporting Non-Traditional Career Paths in the Insurance Industry

July 22, 2023
Foundation Wide
DEI

From Linear to Squiggly: How Mentorship Is Supporting Non-Traditional Career Paths in the Insurance Industry

July 22, 2023
Foundation Wide
DEI

IICF Looks to the Future of Talent and Leadership at Biennial Inclusion in Insurance Global Conference

June 26, 2023
Foundation Wide
DEI

IICF Looks to the Future of Talent and Leadership at Biennial Inclusion in Insurance Global Conference

June 26, 2023
Foundation Wide
Industry Leadership

Kathy Quintana of HUB International Honored with 2023 IICF Inclusion Champion Award

June 7, 2023
Foundation Wide
Industry Leadership

Kathy Quintana of HUB International Honored with 2023 IICF Inclusion Champion Award

June 7, 2023
Foundation Wide
DEI

Fearless Authenticity: There’s an importance to being real in the workplace and overcoming DE&I fatigue.

May 28, 2023
Foundation Wide
DEI

Fearless Authenticity: There’s an importance to being real in the workplace and overcoming DE&I fatigue.

May 28, 2023
Foundation Wide
Philanthropy

IICF’s Blazing the Trail Benefit Raises $540,000 for Midwest Nonprofits: Acrisure and Greg Williams honored for philanthropic and insurance industry leadership

May 23, 2023
Midwest Division
Philanthropy

IICF’s Blazing the Trail Benefit Raises $540,000 for Midwest Nonprofits: Acrisure and Greg Williams honored for philanthropic and insurance industry leadership

May 23, 2023
Midwest Division
Industry Leadership

Participate in Philanthropy Survey

May 18, 2023
Foundation Wide
Industry Leadership

Participate in Philanthropy Survey

May 18, 2023
Foundation Wide
DEI

2023 Global Inclusion in Insurance Event to be Held in New York City

May 17, 2023
Foundation Wide
DEI

2023 Global Inclusion in Insurance Event to be Held in New York City

May 17, 2023
Foundation Wide
Industry Leadership

IICF’s Global Membership offers Unique Opportunities for Independent Agents to Grow Professionally While Making a Difference in Your Community

May 15, 2023
Foundation Wide
Industry Leadership

IICF’s Global Membership offers Unique Opportunities for Independent Agents to Grow Professionally While Making a Difference in Your Community

May 15, 2023
Foundation Wide
Philanthropy

IICF Midwest Honors Acrisure at 2023 Blazing the Trail Benefit: Annual celebration of insurance industry philanthropy raises funds for regional nonprofits

April 28, 2023
Midwest Division
Philanthropy

IICF Midwest Honors Acrisure at 2023 Blazing the Trail Benefit: Annual celebration of insurance industry philanthropy raises funds for regional nonprofits

April 28, 2023
Midwest Division
Philanthropy

Alexandra S. Glickman of Gallagher honored with 2023 IICF Golden Horizon Award: IICF Western Division grants nearly $500,000 to nonprofits in the region

April 25, 2023
Western Division
Philanthropy

Alexandra S. Glickman of Gallagher honored with 2023 IICF Golden Horizon Award: IICF Western Division grants nearly $500,000 to nonprofits in the region

April 25, 2023
Western Division
Philanthropy

Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Launches 2023 Step Up Challenge: Annual challenge begins April 24, raises funds in the fight against childhood hunger in US & UK

April 19, 2023
Foundation Wide
Philanthropy

Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Launches 2023 Step Up Challenge: Annual challenge begins April 24, raises funds in the fight against childhood hunger in US & UK

April 19, 2023
Foundation Wide
DEI

Women Score Gains in the Insurance Workforce, But Trail in Top Spot

March 21, 2023
Foundation Wide
DEI

Women Score Gains in the Insurance Workforce, But Trail in Top Spot

March 21, 2023
Foundation Wide
DEI

DE&I looks different depending on where you are on your journey: Showing empathy has never been more vital to prompt change

March 20, 2023
Foundation Wide
DEI

DE&I looks different depending on where you are on your journey: Showing empathy has never been more vital to prompt change

March 20, 2023
Foundation Wide
Industry Leadership

The future of ESG: Why insurers, society should take a broader view

March 20, 2023
Foundation Wide
Industry Leadership

The future of ESG: Why insurers, society should take a broader view

March 20, 2023
Foundation Wide
DEI

"DE&I is about learning and being brave" – Marsh leader: Why vulnerability and accepting mistakes are also key to success

March 17, 2023
Foundation Wide
DEI

"DE&I is about learning and being brave" – Marsh leader: Why vulnerability and accepting mistakes are also key to success

March 17, 2023
Foundation Wide
DEI

Pay Equity in the Insurance Industry: It Makes Good Business Cents

March 14, 2023
Foundation Wide
DEI

Pay Equity in the Insurance Industry: It Makes Good Business Cents

March 14, 2023
Foundation Wide
Philanthropy

IICF Southeast Division Raises over $1 Million for Charity at Annual Southeast Gala

March 10, 2023
Southeast Division
Philanthropy

IICF Southeast Division Raises over $1 Million for Charity at Annual Southeast Gala

March 10, 2023
Southeast Division
Philanthropy

Insurance leaders address impacts of charitable initiatives

March 8, 2023
Foundation Wide
Philanthropy

Insurance leaders address impacts of charitable initiatives

March 8, 2023
Foundation Wide
Philanthropy

IICF Media Roundtable Gathers Insurance Leaders for Discussions on Charitable Giving, Impact of Global Initiatives

March 7, 2023
Foundation Wide
Philanthropy

IICF Media Roundtable Gathers Insurance Leaders for Discussions on Charitable Giving, Impact of Global Initiatives

March 7, 2023
Foundation Wide
DEI

In Support of DEI

March 1, 2023
Foundation Wide
DEI

In Support of DEI

March 1, 2023
Foundation Wide
Philanthropy

Vitesse Partners With Charitable Foundation And London Charity To Improve The Lives Of Disadvantaged Individuals

February 23, 2023
UK Division
Philanthropy

Vitesse Partners With Charitable Foundation And London Charity To Improve The Lives Of Disadvantaged Individuals

February 23, 2023
UK Division
Philanthropy

Insurance and charity - IICF leaders on a year of change

January 3, 2023
UK Division
Philanthropy

Insurance and charity - IICF leaders on a year of change

January 3, 2023
UK Division
DEI

Carmen Duarte Named NU PropertyCasualty360 DE&I Honoree: Duarte recognized for efforts to promote and advance IICF’s IDEA Council initiatives

October 21, 2022
Foundation Wide
DEI

Carmen Duarte Named NU PropertyCasualty360 DE&I Honoree: Duarte recognized for efforts to promote and advance IICF’s IDEA Council initiatives

October 21, 2022
Foundation Wide
Philanthropy

The IICF UK Board hosts annual Gala to raise funds for charities

October 13, 2022
UK Division
Philanthropy

The IICF UK Board hosts annual Gala to raise funds for charities

October 13, 2022
UK Division
Industry Leadership

IICF Launches Hurricane Ian Relief Fund Fund to provide recovery support, temporary shelter and immediate necessities to those in need

October 10, 2022
Foundation Wide
Industry Leadership

IICF Launches Hurricane Ian Relief Fund Fund to provide recovery support, temporary shelter and immediate necessities to those in need

October 10, 2022
Foundation Wide
Philanthropy

IICF's Romanelli and Ross: Year-Round Volunteer Efforts Expand, Return to In-Person

October 7, 2022
Foundation Wide
Philanthropy

IICF's Romanelli and Ross: Year-Round Volunteer Efforts Expand, Return to In-Person

October 7, 2022
Foundation Wide
Industry Leadership

IICF’s Blazing the Trail Benefit Raises $510,000 for Regional Nonprofits

September 28, 2022
Midwest Division
Industry Leadership

IICF’s Blazing the Trail Benefit Raises $510,000 for Regional Nonprofits

September 28, 2022
Midwest Division
Philanthropy

IICF Hosts 2022 Week of Giving Celebrating Insurance Volunteerism

September 21, 2022
Foundation Wide
Philanthropy

IICF Hosts 2022 Week of Giving Celebrating Insurance Volunteerism

September 21, 2022
Foundation Wide
Industry Leadership

IICF Midwest Honors Accenture, Aon, and Zurich at Blazing the Trail Benefit

September 7, 2022
Midwest Division
Industry Leadership

IICF Midwest Honors Accenture, Aon, and Zurich at Blazing the Trail Benefit

September 7, 2022
Midwest Division
Industry Leadership

Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Launches IICF Global Membership Program, Welcomes Individual Insurance Professionals to Become Members

June 30, 2022
Foundation Wide
Industry Leadership

Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Launches IICF Global Membership Program, Welcomes Individual Insurance Professionals to Become Members

June 30, 2022
Foundation Wide
Industry Leadership

IICF Gathers 1,000 Attendees to Advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Inclusion in Insurance Regional Forums

June 29, 2022
Foundation Wide
Industry Leadership

IICF Gathers 1,000 Attendees to Advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Inclusion in Insurance Regional Forums

June 29, 2022
Foundation Wide
DEI

Most People Agree Insurance Needs to be More Diverse. What IICF is Trying to do About It.

June 28, 2022
Foundation Wide
DEI

Most People Agree Insurance Needs to be More Diverse. What IICF is Trying to do About It.

June 28, 2022
Foundation Wide
Industry Leadership

IICF Hosts Inclusion in Insurance Regional Forums in June

May 20, 2022
Foundation Wide
Industry Leadership

IICF Hosts Inclusion in Insurance Regional Forums in June

May 20, 2022
Foundation Wide
DEI

Bridging Cultures: 5 Steps for D&I Success

May 17, 2022
Foundation Wide
DEI

Bridging Cultures: 5 Steps for D&I Success

May 17, 2022
Foundation Wide
DEI

Embracing the 'Future of Work' in Insurance

April 8, 2022
Foundation Wide
DEI

Embracing the 'Future of Work' in Insurance

April 8, 2022
Foundation Wide
Industry Leadership

Insurance Philanthropy at Its Finest: IICF Shares the Industry’s Unwavering Efforts

April 7, 2022
Foundation Wide
Industry Leadership

Insurance Philanthropy at Its Finest: IICF Shares the Industry’s Unwavering Efforts

April 7, 2022
Foundation Wide
Philanthropy

How Community Service Initiatives Can Retain and Attract Talent

March 16, 2022
Foundation Wide
Philanthropy

How Community Service Initiatives Can Retain and Attract Talent

March 16, 2022
Foundation Wide
Professional Development

A Peek Inside IICF's New Talent & Recruitment Tool

January 5, 2022
Foundation Wide
Professional Development

A Peek Inside IICF's New Talent & Recruitment Tool

January 5, 2022
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IICF Press Releases

October 2024

IICF Releases Key Learnings and Insights from 2024 Regional Forums on Inclusion, Innovation, Talent and the Future of Work

LOS ANGELES, CA (Oct. 10, 2024) – The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, today released the 2024 IICF Regional Forums Recap, a document sharing key takeaways and learnings from this year’s IICF Regional Forums held in New York, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and London. This report offers actionable insights gathered from sessions and discussions led by respected insurance and business leaders centered around advancing inclusion and innovation while working to build the future of talent and work in insurance...
August 2024

IICF Makes Mid-year Push for Contributions Aiming to Surpass $50 Million Goal Marking 30 years of Community Impact across the US and UK: IICF’s 30th Celebration is raising funds for nonprofit partners focused on alleviating childhood hunger

LOS ANGELES – August 21, 2024 – The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, is making a mid-year fundraising push as it strives to surpass its goal of $50 million in total grants awarded to nonprofit partners to mark its 30th anniversary in 2024. Along with surpassing $50 million in total grants to nonprofit partners focused on children at risk, food and housing insecurity, veterans, people in need and more, IICF has provided 3 million meals to vulnerable children and families across the US and UK since 2020...
June 2024

IICF Hosts Nearly 800 Attendees at Regional Forums Advancing the Future of Work: Since 2013, events have raised over $10 million in support of nonprofits helping those in need in the US and UK

LOS ANGELES – June 26, 2024 – The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a nonprofit organization marking 30 years representing the insurance industry through its mission of helping communities and enriching lives, hosted the IICF Regional Forums this month across five cities. This year’s forums in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas and London gathered nearly 800 attendees for discussions centered around advancing the future of work, talent, inclusion and innovation. Since 2013, IICF’s leadership events have raised $10 million in support of regional nonprofits helping those in need...
May 2024

IICF to Gather Industry Leaders for Five Regional Forums on Future of Work and Belonging: Notable voices to share insights on leadership, talent, innovation and inclusion while giving back to those in need

LOS ANGELES – May 14, 2024 – The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a nonprofit organization marking 30 years representing the insurance industry through its mission of helping communities and enriching lives, will host the IICF Regional Forums throughout June in five cities for greater local participation. The IICF Regional Forums, a series of leadership events across the US and in the UK, will provide actionable insights toward building a more inclusive future of work and advancing innovation within the insurance industry. Forums will take place in New York on June 4, Chicago on June 6, Los Angeles on June 11, Dallas on June 13 and London on June 19...
May 2024

IICF Blazing the Trail Gala Raises $560,000 for Midwest Nonprofit Partners: Jodie Kaufman Davis of H.W. Kaufman Group honored for philanthropic and industry leadership

CHICAGO, IL (May 8, 2024) – The Midwest Division of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, raised $560,000 at its thirteenth annual Blazing the Trail Gala in Chicago last week. With 375 insurance professionals and nonprofit leaders in attendance, IICF hosted this Midwest insurance tradition in celebration of philanthropic giving and volunteerism, and honored Jodie Kaufman Davis, Executive Vice President of H.W. Kaufman Group, with its prestigious IICF Midwest Trailblazer award…
April 2024

IICF Midwest to Honor H.W. Kaufman Group Executive Vice President Jodie Kaufman Davis at 2024 Blazing the Trail Gala in Chicago: Insurance industry leaders celebrate charitable giving, raise funds for regional nonprofits

CHICAGO (April 16, 2024) – The Midwest Division of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, will honor Jodie Kaufman Davis, Executive Vice President of H.W. Kaufman Group, with its prestigious Trailblazer Award for philanthropic excellence and industry leadership at the 13th annual Blazing the Trail Benefit on May 2 at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago...
March 2024

IICF to Honor Mark Zwickel of Lockton with 2024 Golden Horizon Award at 9th Annual Horizon Award Gala in LA: Western Division to celebrate $510,000 in grants to regional nonprofits, recognize IICF Co-Founders Bruce Basso & Jim Woods for 30th Anniversary

Los Angeles, CA (March 19, 2024) –The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, will host its 9th annual IICF Western Division Horizon Award Gala on April 10 at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles. The Horizon Award Gala convenes insurance leaders from across the Western states and nonprofit representatives in celebration of the insurance industry’s legacy of giving by raising funds for our nonprofit partners. This year, IICF's Western Division will celebrate more than $510,000 in IICF Community Grants awarded to 60 nonprofit partners...
March 2024

IICF Southeast Raises $1 million for Charity at Annual Gala, 3rd Year in a Row: Higginbotham’s Rusty Reid honored with 2024 Philanthropic Leadership Award

Dallas, TX (March 4, 2024) –The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, raised $1 million at its 12th annual IICF Southeast Gala at the Omni PGA Resort in Frisco, Texas last week. The event gathered insurance professionals from Texas and the broader insurance community throughout the Southeast region to celebrate insurance industry philanthropy and raise funds for regional nonprofit partners. This is the third consecutive year the Southeast Division has raised over $1 million for charity at its annual gala...
February 2024

IICF Philanthropic Roundtable Gathers Insurance Leaders for Discussions on Charitable Giving, Impact of Global Initiatives: IICF releases 2023 Philanthropic Showcase detailing charitable giving across insurance industry

LOS ANGELES – February 22, 2024 – The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, hosted the 2024 IICF Philanthropic Roundtable today, gathering leaders from twenty-five leading insurance organizations for a series of presentations on charitable giving and volunteerism in the insurance industry and initiatives focused on philanthropy, inclusion and sustainability topics. During the 2024 Philanthropic Roundtable, IICF also released the 2023 IICF Philanthropic Showcase, an annual retrospective of global charitable contributions, volunteer projects and innovative leadership initiatives of IICF Key Partner Companies.
February 2024

IICF’s Georgia Chapter Taps Legal, Insurance and Regulatory Leader Tony Roehl as New Chair: Susan Froman assumes role as Vice Chair of the Chapter Board of Directors

ATLANTA (February 13, 2024) –The Georgia Chapter of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, today announces that Tony Roehl, Partner at BakerHostetler, will serve as the new Chair of the Georgia Chapter Board of Directors, with Susan Froman, Vice President - Georgia Operations Leader at Amwins, serving as Vice Chair...
January 2024

Registration is now open for the 2024 IICF Regional Forum series in June

Join us in June for the IICF Regional Forum series where insurance industry professionals, business leaders, inclusion, technology, wellness and sustainability experts will gather for action-oriented programming and share valuable insight, best practices and new approaches for an inclusive and innovative future of work. Register now to hear from renowned speakers from the industry and beyond and to participate in networking events with leaders from across insurance in each region and make an impact in the industry and community. Proceeds benefit nonprofit organizations across the US and UK through IICF’s Community Grants Program. To learn more about the 2024 IICF Regional Forums and to register, please visit www.IICFregionalforums.org Early bird registration rates now available.
January 2024

Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Names Markel’s Wendy Houser Chair of the IICF International Board of Governors

NEW YORK (January 9, 2024) –The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, today announces that Wendy Houser, Chief Wholesale Officer at Markel Specialty, has been named Chair of IICF’s International Board of Governors...
January 2024

2024: IICF Celebrates 30 Years of Impact!

2024 promises to be a year like no other as IICF celebrates thirty years of community impact - and as we continue to make meaningful contributions ahead. Our impact, past and future, is made possible through the generous and enduring support of the insurance industry...
November 2023

Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Raises Record $1.43 Million for Regional Nonprofits at 17th Annual Northeast Benefit Event: Liberty Mutual Honored with Double I Award for Philanthropic Influence and Impact

NEW YORK (November 30, 2023) –The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, raised more than $1.43 million at its 17th Annual Northeast Benefit Event this week at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. This charitable gala gathered over 650 professionals from across the insurance industry for a night dedicated to celebrating the industry’s philanthropic efforts, while raising funds for nonprofit grantees in the region...
November 2023

IICF to Recognize Liberty Mutual with “Double I” Award at 17th Annual Northeast Benefit in New York City: Insurance industry leaders to gather to celebrate giving, support regional nonprofits

NEW YORK (November 21, 2023) –The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, will host its 17th Annual Northeast Benefit, a charitable gala and dinner supporting nonprofits across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut on Nov. 28 at 6:00 p.m. at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. The event convenes insurance industry leaders, celebrity speakers and nonprofit grantees for an evening celebrating philanthropic giving and achievement, all while raising funds for those in need...
November 2023

IICF Launches Cross-Company Insurance Industry Mentoring Alliance: After a successful pilot, IICF Mentoring Alliance is underway to inspire, prepare and empower emerging insurance leaders from underrepresented communities.

Los Angeles (November 13, 2023) - The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, has announced the final pairings as the official launch is underway of the IICF Mentoring Alliance, a new initiative from the Talent Subcommittee of IICF’s IDEA Council designed to partner industry mentors with emerging insurance leaders from underrepresented communities. The alliance will serve as an industry-wide program aimed at inspiring, preparing and empowering diverse talent, by pairing these rising professionals with role models and allies from leading companies across the industry.
October 2023

IICF’s 2023 Week of Giving Celebrates Insurance Industry Volunteerism: Insurance professionals from across the US and UK volunteer for those in need in the US and UK

LOS ANGELES (Oct. 25, 2023) – The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, hosted the annual IICF Week of Giving, a celebration of the insurance industry’s year-round dedication to volunteerism, from October 14 – 21. Thousands of insurance professionals gathered across the US and UK to participate in service projects and give back to their communities...
September 2023

IICF’s Inaugural Philanthropic Giving Index Benchmarks 2022 Industry Grants over $1 Billion

Los Angeles (September 19, 2023) - The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, today announces the results of the benchmark IICF Philanthropic Giving Index, an independent review of philanthropic activity across the insurance industry, including property and casualty, life and more. This inaugural Philanthropic Index determined the insurance industry contributed more than $1 billion in support of various charitable endeavors in 2022. This data will be collected annually by IICF.
August 2023

IICF Releases 2023 Inclusion Conference Key Takeaways Providing Actionable Insights on the Future of Work, Innovation and Leadership

LOS ANGELES, CA (Aug. 9, 2023) – The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, today released the 2023 IICF Inclusion in Insurance Global Conference Key Takeaways, a document sharing valuable learnings from sessions at this year’s IICF Global Conference. As the industry seeks to advance ideas into action, this report provides actionable intelligence and insights centered around several major themes including leadership and innovation, building a culture of inclusion and belonging, talent and the future of work and mental health and wellness.
June 2023

IICF Looks to the Future of Talent and Leadership at Biennial Inclusion in Insurance Global Conference: IICF presents 2023 Inclusion Champion Award and raises funds for communities across the US and UK

LOS ANGELES (June 20, 2023) – The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, convened nearly 350 insurance industry professionals, C-suite executives and leading experts in New York City for the in-person return of its biennial IICF Inclusion in Insurance Global Conference last week. Proceeds from this conference will benefit nonprofit and charitable organizations across the US and UK through the IICF Community Grants Program...
May 2023

Kathy Quintana of HUB International Honored with 2023 IICF Inclusion Champion Award: Award to be presented June 14 at IICF Inclusion in Insurance Global Conference in New York

Los Angeles (May 30, 2023) – The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, has announced that Kathy Quintana of HUB International (HUB) has been named the 2023 IICF Inclusion Champion Award winner. This prestigious award honors the extraordinary contributions of insurance industry professionals working to advance inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility within the industry and communities at large...
May 2023

IICF’s Blazing the Trail Benefit Raises $540,000 for Midwest Nonprofits: Acrisure and Greg Williams honored for philanthropic and insurance industry leadership

CHICAGO, IL (May 23, 2023) – The Midwest Division of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, raised $540,000 at its twelfth annual Blazing the Trail Benefit in Chicago last week. IICF hosted more than 360 insurance professionals, business and nonprofit leaders in celebration of the Midwest insurance industry’s commitment to philanthropy and honored Acrisure and its co-founder, chairman and CEO, Greg Williams. Proceeds of the event fund IICF’s Midwest Community Grants Program. Greg Williams and Acrisure were recognized by IICF for trailblazing charitable efforts in the community, including Acrisure’s $15 million pledge in 2020 to establish the Center for Innovation in Children’s Health at the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids...
May 2023

IICF to Host 2023 Global Inclusion in Insurance Conference in NYC, June 13–15; Industry leaders will converge in NYC to discuss the future of work and more as the event continues to evolve from its early days as the IICF Women in Insurance Conference.

LOS ANGELES – May 8, 2023 – The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, will host the IICF Inclusion in Insurance Global Conference from June 13 -15 at the New York Hilton Midtown. This event, the first in-person international event in the conference series since the 2019 Women in Insurance Global Conference, will gather hundreds of insurance professionals, C-suite executives, and experts on leadership and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), along with sustainability, wellness and business leaders for sessions dedicated to advancing ideas into action and providing actionable take-aways and strategies. The conference is the first and only of its kind to benefit charitable causes. This year’s Inclusion in Insurance Global Conference will feature emerging topics in leadership, personal and professional growth, the business of insurance and the future of work. These sessions and panels will be headlined by renowned speakers, including: ...
April 2023

IICF Midwest Honors Acrisure at 2023 Blazing the Trail Benefit: Annual celebration of insurance industry philanthropy raises funds for regional nonprofits

CHICAGO (April 25, 2022) – The Midwest Division of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, will be honoring Acrisure and its co-founder, chairman and CEO, Greg Williams during the annual Blazing the Trail Benefit on May 17 at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago. The 2023 IICF Blazing the Trail Benefit will convene insurance industry professionals and leaders, along with representatives of local nonprofits, to recognize the philanthropic achievements of the industry and give back to those in need throughout the Midwest…
April 2023

Alexandra S. Glickman of Gallagher honored with 2023 IICF Golden Horizon Award: IICF Western Division grants nearly $500,000 to nonprofits in the region

Los Angeles, CA (April 21, 2023) –The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, granted nearly $500,000 at its eighth annual IICF Western Division Horizon Award Gala at the Sunset Room Hollywood in Los Angeles last evening. The event gathered insurance leaders from the Western states, along with representatives of nonprofit partners, in celebration of the industry’s legacy of collaboration and giving by raising funds for nonprofit organizations. As part of the celebration, Alexandra S. Glickman, Senior Managing Director and Global Practice leader of Gallagher’s Real Estate & Hospitality Services and the larger Los Angeles Real Estate & Hospitality Team, was honored with IICF’s Golden Horizon Award. This prestigious award recognizes those within the insurance community who has demonstrated philanthropic excellence and leadership...
April 2023

Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Launches 2023 Step Up Challenge: Annual challenge begins April 24, raises funds in the fight against childhood hunger in US & UK

LOS ANGELES (April 13, 2021) – The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, is launching its fourth IICF International Step Up Challenge, now open for registration and beginning on April 24. This 4-week exercise challenge, running through May 21, is open to anyone in the insurance industry as well as friends, family, colleagues, partners and clients across the globe. The IICF Step Up Challenge is designed to help people stay fit and promote wellbeing and team building while raising funds for the IICF Children’s Relief Fund, which focuses on alleviating childhood hunger. Initially launched in response to the global pandemic, IICF and its insurance industry supporters have delivered more than 2.6 million meals to vulnerable children and their families through the IICF Children’s Relief Fund since 2020...
April 2023

Media Alert: IICF Western Division 8th annual Horizon Award Gala

IICF's Horizon Award Gala, April 20 in Los Angeles, will celebrate the insurance industry’s legacy of collaboration and philanthropic commitment, while raising funds for local nonprofit organizations through IICF’s Community Grants Program. The 8th annual Horizon Award Gala is an evening of celebration, connection and community in recognition of the insurance industry’s commitment to philanthropy. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit local nonprofits with a mission to support children at risk, education and human services through IICF’s Community Grants Program across IICF’s Western Division, which encompasses Arizona, Colorado, California and the Pacific Northwest...
March 2023

IICF Southeast Division Raises over $1 Million for Charity at Annual Southeast Gala: CNA’s John Schramm & Texas Mutual’s Jeanette Ward honored with 2023 Southeast Philanthropic Leadership Award

Dallas, TX (March 3, 2023) – The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, raised over $1 million at its 11th annual Southeast Gala on Feb. 23 at The Thompson Hotel in Dallas, Texas. IICF convened hundreds of insurance professionals from Texas and across the southeast region, along with representatives of nonprofit partners, to celebrate industry philanthropy and benefit 25 regional charities. This is the second consecutive year the Southeast Division has raised over $1 million at its annual gala for charity...
March 2023

IICF Media Roundtable Gathers Insurance Leaders for Discussions on Charitable Giving, Impact of Global Initiatives: 2022 IICF Philanthropic Showcase released detailing charitable giving across insurance industry

LOS ANGELES – March 2, 2023 – The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, hosted the 2023 IICF Media Roundtable today, gathering leaders from twenty-four leading insurance organizations for a series of presentations focused on the state of charitable giving in the insurance industry and major philanthropic and DEI initiatives. During the 2023 Media Roundtable, IICF also released the 2022 IICF Philanthropic Showcase, an annual retrospective of global charitable contributions, volunteer projects and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives of IICF Key Partner and Founding Life Division Companies...
February 2023

IICF Southeast Division to Host Eleventh Annual Gala for Charity: CNA’s John Schramm & Jeanette Ward of Texas Mutual to be honored with 2023 Southeast Philanthropic Leadership Award

Dallas, TX (February 21, 2023) – The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, will convene the insurance community and leading nonprofit organizations for its 11th annual IICF Southeast Gala on February 23 at The Thompson Hotel, Dallas, Texas. Proceeds of this year’s gala will fund IICF community grants to 25 regional charities and nonprofits providing vital services throughout Texas, Georgia and the entire Southeast region...
January 2023

Triple-I: Insurance Careers Month Highlights Industry’s Opportunities

...The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) has a Talent Hub, an online resource center created to help job seekers learn about opportunities in the insurance industry and for the insurance carriers, reinsurers, brokers, and agents to reach a new and diverse talent pool. “As the Baby Boomers near retirement, the insurance industry will need to fill a generation's worth of jobs,” said Bill Ross, CEO, IICF. “The goal of the IICF Talent HubTM is to introduce a new audience of non-traditional job seekers to the industry and the rewarding jobs and careers that are available.” Talent development and the future of work will also be two key topics at the IICF Inclusion in Insurance Global Conference, June 13-15, 2023, in NYC.
January 2023

Media Alert - Registration Open for 2023 IICF Inclusion in Insurance Global Conference

Registration is now open for the 2023 IICF Inclusion in Insurance Global Conference this summer, the only event of its kind dedicated to advancing ideas into action around diversity and inclusion, leadership and innovation while benefitting charitable causes. June 13 – 15, 2023: onsite check-in begins at 4:00 pm on June 13, followed by opening reception New York Hilton Midtown, 1135 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10019 ...
December 2022

IICF White Paper Outlines Key Areas of Focus for Insurance Industry: DEI, Sustainability, Future of Work, and Mental Health and Wellness

LOS ANGELES, CA (December 15, 2022) – The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, today released the key takeaways and learnings from the 2022 IICF Inclusion in Insurance Regional Forums in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago and London. IICF detailed actionable insights from top industry leaders in a white paper titled “Advancing Ideas into Action.” These findings set the tone for the future of the industry’s work in making the insurance industry a fully inclusive space. The white paper recognizes and celebrates the progress the industry has made and defines and discusses next steps around the forums’ themes...
October 2022

Carmen Duarte Named NU PropertyCasualty360 DE&I Honoree: Duarte recognized for efforts to promote and advance IICF’s IDEA Council initiatives

LOS ANGELES, CA (October 21, 2022) – The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, is pleased to share that Carmen Duarte, Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion & Social Impact at Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, IICF IDEA Council Talent Subcommittee Chair and Boston Chapter member, was named to NU PropertyCasualty360’s Luminaries Class of 2022 in the diversity, equity and inclusion category...
October 2022

IICF Week of Giving Rallies Insurance Pros to Support In-Need Communities: Insurance professionals take part in service projects and fundraising efforts designed to give back

LOS ANGELES (Oct. 20, 2022) – The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, hosted its annual Week of Giving, a celebration of the insurance industry’s year-long dedication to charitable giving and volunteerism. From October 8–15, thousands of insurance professionals across the US and UK...
October 2022

IICF Launches Hurricane Ian Relief Fund Fund to provide recovery support, temporary shelter and immediate necessities to those in need

LOS ANGELES, CA (October 10, 2022) – The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, has launched the IICF Hurricane Ian Relief Fund to support those in need in the wake of Hurricane Ian. Funds will benefit Team Rubicon and SW FL Emergency Relief Fund...
September 2022

IICF Hosts 2022 Week of Giving Celebrating Insurance Volunteerism: Insurance industry give backs through service projects and philanthropy across the US and UK

LOS ANGELES, CA (September 21, 2022) – The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, will again host its annual Week of Giving, the largest ongoing volunteer initiative in the insurance industry, from October 8-15. IICF Week of Giving celebrates the insurance industry’s commitment throughout the year...
June 2022

Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Launches IICF Global Membership Program, Welcomes Individual Insurance Professionals to Become Members

Los Angeles (June 27, 2022) - The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, on June 1, 2022, launched their new Global Membership program to insurance professionals in the US and worldwide. The IICF Global Membership program represents an opportunity for individuals working in insurance to amplify their efforts to advance social good through IICF...
June 2022

IICF Gathers 1,000 Attendees to Advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Inclusion in Insurance Regional Forums: Expected to raise more than $900,000 to help regional nonprofits across the US

LOS ANGELES – June 24, 2022 – The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, gathered 1,000 insurance professionals from across the US for the IICF Inclusion in Insurance Regional Forums this month, a series of events dedicated to advancing ideas into action around diversity, inclusion and innovation while benefitting charitable causes...
March 2022

Insurance Leaders Share Philanthropic Knowledge, Impact at IICF Media Roundtable: IICF releases Philanthropic Showcase detailing the successful charitable efforts of leading companies

LOS ANGELES – March 17, 2022 – The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, hosted the 2022 IICF Media Roundtable yesterday, gathering executives from seventeen leading insurance organizations for discussions focused on the state of charitable giving in the industry and major philanthropic and DEI initiatives. At the event, IICF also released the 2021 IICF Insurance Industry Philanthropic Showcase...
January 2022

Media Alert - Registration now open for 2022 IICF Inclusion in Insurance Regional Forums: Chicago, Dallas, London, LA and NYC

Registration is now open for the 2022 IICF Inclusion in Insurance Regional Forum series this summer, the only event of its kind dedicated to advancing ideas into action around diversity, inclusion and innovation while benefitting charitable causes...
January 2022

IICF, Aon, AIG and Zurich Present Apprenticeship Webinar Dedicated to Promoting Diverse Insurance Workforce

Los Angeles (January 13, 2022) - The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, hosted a new webinar titled, Connecting Talent with Opportunity: Apprenticeship Programs. Speakers featured in the webinar highlighted the importance and success of apprenticeship programs at Aon, AIG and Zurich and provided best practices for recruiting new and diverse talent to the insurance industry...
January 2022

Media Alert - IICF highlights Value of Apprenticeship across the Insurance Industry with Webinar in Conjunction with Aon, AIG and Zurich

IICF will highlight the value of apprenticeship across the insurance industry with a webinar in conjunction with Aon, AIG and Zurich. The free event will feature executives from these leading insurers sharing valuable insight on building successful apprenticeship programs and recruiting diverse and non-traditional talent to the industry. Online, Jan. 13 at noon EST...

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