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Generous P/C Sector Seeks Ways to ‘Give Better,’ McKinsey Author Says

The property/casualty insurance sector that already does a lot of good work is interested in doing more and having even more of an impact, according to the lead author of a landmark report on the property/casualty industry’s charitable giving. “If …

P/C Industry Gave $500M to Charity in 2010, But More Can Be Done

Here is something some people might not know about the property/casualty insurance professionals: they are very generous folks. Property/casualty insurance industry’s charitable giving reached $500 million in 2010. That amount is comparable with other major industries, according to a report …

Farmers, CEO Honored for Work with City of Hope Hospital

City of Hope hospital and research center’s National Insurance Industry Council is acknowledging Farmers Insurance and its chief executive officer, Bob Woudstra, at an annual gala being held on Nov. 12, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, in …

Travelers Tournament Raises $1 Million for Charity

The 2011 Travelers Championship will generate in excess of $1 million for charity, including commitments from Travelers, bringing the tournament’s total 2011 charitable contribution to an amount on par with the champion’s $1.08 million winnings. The announcement was made by …

Liberty International Sponsors UK Charity Soccer Match

The Teenage Cancer Trust and the Make a Wish Foundation have benefitted to the tune of £22,500 [$36,461] – £15,000 [$24,305] and £7,500 $12,152] respectively – following a charity football (soccer) match organized by Liberty International Underwriters, the Liberty Mutual …

Liberty International Underwriters in Europe Launches Football Charity Appeal

The London office of Liberty International Underwriters in Europe (LIU Europe), a member of Liberty Mutual Group, announced that it is organizing a charity football match at Charlton Athletic’s Valley ground on Thursday May 19 at 3pm, in a bid …