Tropical Storm Washi moved on Sunday, after devastating a large portion of the mountainous region on Mindanao Island. Flash floods claimed at least 900 people, most while they were sleeping Friday night. As many as 458 others have been reported missing. Thousands of rescuers have been mobilized to help in rescue efforts, but many...
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Tracking disasters and the insurance industry response.
The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) seeks to help communities and enrich lives by combining the collective strengths of the industry to provide grants, volunteer service and leadership. Since 1994 the Foundation has served the industry as a united industry philanthropic effort, providing financial & other resources in the form of grants, employee volunteerism and leadership, while also acting as the collective philanthropic voice of the industry.
The Insurance Industry Disaster Response website is dedicated to highlighting & tracking the industry’s philanthropic actions and support for the communities & regions impacted by major disasters. One of our goals is to collect and maintain a database of individual and collective disaster response activities being provided by the insurance industry.
Southern US Tornado Storms
Below are some organizations that are working on relief and recovery in the region: American Red Cross Samaritan’s Purse Salvation Army AmeriCares Direct Relief International What the industry is doing. In response to the recent tornadoes that have hit the Southern U.S., the Nationwide Insurance Foundation has contributed $450,000 to the American Red Cross. This gift...
Japanese Earthquake Industry Relief Efforts
Civil Service Employees Insurance Group presented a check to the American Red Cross in the amount of $7,583. This donation was the result of voluntary personal contributions made by CSE employees. Travelers commits up to $100,000 to Japanese Earthquake Relief Efforts Marsh responds–working with the American Red Cross Swiss Re working closely with the Internatrional Red Cross to...