The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) brought together leaders from 26 insurance organizations in Los Angeles on April 23, 2026, for its annual Philanthropic Roundtable. The event served as a forum for sharing trends and strategies in philanthropy, volunteerism, and community investment. Alongside the gathering, IICF released its 2025 Philanthropic Showcase, an annual report highlighting charitable programs, volunteer projects, and global contributions from IICF Key Partner Companies.
A Billion-Dollar Industry Commitment
The scope of the insurance industry’s charitable activity is substantial. Earlier in 2026, IICF updated its Philanthropic Index, reporting that 100 leading insurance companies made charitable donations totaling more than $1.53 billion in 2024. Additionally, 595,000 volunteers contributed nearly 7 million hours of service, benefiting more than 104,000 nonprofit partners and causes.
Since its founding in 1994, IICF has contributed more than $55 million in community grants and logged over 400,000 volunteer hours from more than 130,000 industry professionals. The foundation reinvests locally where funds are raised to maximize community impact.
What Companies Presented
Nine companies presented at the 2026 roundtable, spotlighting a range of programs and results from 2025.
CNA marked the 10th anniversary of its Volunteer-a-thon. Employees contributed nearly 13,000 volunteer hours, supporting 552 nonprofits across 223 communities worldwide. Efforts focused on mentoring students, addressing food insecurity, and responding to environmental needs.
Crum & Forster tackled food security through partnerships with Feeding America and local food banks. The company helped deliver 10 million meals in 2025, with more than 2,800 employees participating in programs to expand community access to essential resources.
Falvey Insurance Group, based in Rhode Island, directed support toward local organizations including Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Foster Forward, Operation Stand Down Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Employee-led initiatives benefited children, families, veterans and animals.
Marsh reported that 31,250 colleagues contributed more than 189,600 volunteer hours and $6.2 million, including company match, to benefit 4,934 nonprofit causes worldwide. Programs addressed disaster preparedness, blood donation, and food and housing insecurity.
Munich Re focused on cancer awareness and research, food insecurity, and youth development. The company partnered with organizations including City of Hope, World Central Kitchen and First Tee.
Texas Mutual invested more than $20 million across disaster preparedness, workforce development, and health initiatives. The company supported 124 nonprofits, and employees contributed more than 1,300 volunteer hours.
The Hartford highlighted its Junior Fire Marshal program, which has reached more than 112 million children nationwide over nearly 80 years. The program provides fire safety education to equip students with the knowledge to protect their families and communities.
USAA launched Honor Through Action in 2025, backed by a $500 million, five-year commitment. The initiative focuses on financial security, meaningful careers, and overall well-being for military families, and aims to engage business leaders, policymakers, and citizens alongside USAA employees.
Worldwide Broker Network mobilized team members in more than 100 countries. In 2025, more than 32,000 volunteer hours supported over 800 nonprofit partners, with initiatives focused on sustainability, youth development, and health equity.
Key Partners in Attendance
In addition to presenting companies, the roundtable included IICF Key Partner Companies that provide the highest levels of strategic and financial support to the foundation. Participants included Allianz, Alliant/Confie, Aon, AXA XL, BHSI, Chubb, CNA, CRC Group, Crum & Forster, EY, Falvey Insurance Group, HUB International, H.W. Kaufman Group, Markel, Marsh/Marsh McLennan Agency, Munich Re, Swiss Re, Texas Mutual, The Hanover, The Hartford, UFG Insurance, USAA, Verisk, Worldwide Broker Network and Zurich.
What Organizers Said
Steve Marohn, president of commercial lines at Grange Insurance and chair of the IICF Board of Governors, emphasized the value of the forum. “The IICF Philanthropic Roundtable offers a unique platform for learning about the many creative ways the insurance industry is supporting communities and helping to build a stronger and more resilient future through the power of philanthropy,” Marohn said. “From thoughtful and impactful volunteering initiatives to engaging community partnerships, the industry continues to channel the strength of charitable giving through IICF, with grant-making and volunteer service, to make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.”
The 2025 IICF Philanthropic Showcase is available at iicf.org.
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