At the event, IICF presented the “Double I” award, a distinction recognizing Influence in the industry and Impact in the community, to CNA Insurance for outstanding philanthropic efforts. John Doyle, President and CEO of Marsh, presented the award to Doug Worman, Executive Vice President, Chief Underwriting Officer of CNA, who accepted the prestigious honor on behalf of CNA employees worldwide.
Throughout 2021, CNA led several critical philanthropic initiatives. For example, CNA’s Volunteer-a-thon, held in October, offered both in-person and virtual volunteering opportunities helping thousands in our communities, many in partnership with IICF. CNA is also a proud sponsor of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, an initiative providing scholarships and programming for students to attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities. CNA is a long-time IICF Key Partner, engaged with IICF in charitable work around the US and in the UK.
“This year’s IICF benefit dinner was a tremendous success, gathering an enthusiastic sold-out crowd to provide extremely generous support and funding to critical nonprofits in our region and celebrate a phenomenal year of giving in our community,” said Jim Romanelli, Senior Vice President, New York City Branch Manager, CNA and Chair of the IICF Northeast Division Board of Directors. “IICF is proud to recognize the good our industry does throughout the year and those providing extraordinary support to our neighbors in need. We are grateful for the dedication across our industry, particularly to those who so graciously supported this event. Together, our collective efforts will make a significant difference in our communities.”
The Northeast Benefit Event featured several special guests, including celebrity speaker CC Sabathia. Sabathia is a former World Series champion with the New York Yankees and the founder of the PitCCh In Foundation with his wife Amber Sabathia. The foundation works to enrich the lives of inner city children by raising their self-esteem through athletic and educational activities.
Proceeds from the IICF Northeast Benefit Event support grants to an array of regional nonprofits including:
Community Grants:
- American Littoral Society
- Children’s Health Fund
- Freedom House
- Friends of Karen
- Fulfill
- Horizons at Sacred Heart University
- Madison Square Boys & Girls Club
- Mount Kisco Child Care Center
- National Alliance on Mental Illness - NYC
- Our Military Kids
Local Grants:
- Arc of Wayne Foundation
- Filling in the Blanks
- Foodnet Meals on Wheels
- Francis House
- Girls Scouts of Greater New York
- Hope House
- Moms Helping Moms Foundation
- Push to Walk
- Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless
- Victory Hill Therapeutic Horsemanship
IICF’s Northeast Division has awarded more than $10.7 million in grants since 2007 to nonprofit and charitable organizations throughout the Northeast region. For more information regarding IICF’s Northeast Division, please visit https://www.iicf.org/about-iicf/northeast-division.html.
About the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF)
The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) is a unique nonprofit that unites the collective strengths of the insurance industry to help communities and enrich lives through grants, volunteer service and leadership. Established in 1994, IICF has served as the philanthropic foundation of the insurance industry for more than twenty-five years, contributing $42 million in community grants along with 300,000 volunteer hours by more than 110,000 industry professionals. IICF reinvests locally where funds are raised, serving hundreds of charities and nonprofit organizations, for maximum community impact. IICF is a registered nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. Learn more at www.iicf.org or follow us on social media: @doubleicf