The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities, raised a record-breaking $1.2 million at its 13th annual IICF Southeast Gala last week at The Thompson in Dallas. More than 665 insurance professionals gathered to celebrate the industry’s commitment to giving back while raising funds for nonprofit grantees across Texas and the Southeast. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the Southeast Division has raised over $1 million at its annual gala.
IICF honored Laura Beckmann, President and Chief Operating Officer of AmRisc LLC, with the prestigious 2025 IICF Southeast Philanthropic Leadership Award, recognizing her dedication to philanthropy within both the insurance industry and the broader community. A highly respected leader, Beckmann’s focus on ethics and compassion drives AmRisc’s philanthropic initiatives. She also serves on the IICF Houston Chapter Board of Directors and the Msomi Academy for Girls in Kenya board and is an active member of YPO, WSIA, CIAB, and APIW.
“As a longtime IICF board member, I am thrilled to receive the IICF Southeast Philanthropic Leadership Award this year,” said Beckmann. “The collective impact we make through IICF — supporting children, families, and veterans across the Southeast — is incredibly meaningful.”
Proceeds from the IICF Southeast Gala support nonprofit partners focused on children at risk, education, disaster relief, and military veterans. Since its founding in 2012, the Southeast Division has awarded $9.5 million in grants to more than 310 nonprofits and charities. This year’s event will fund 27 IICF Community Grants to organizations across Texas and the Southeast. In 2025, the IICF Southeast will expand its charitable reach with the launch of a new IICF Florida Chapter, based in the Tampa region.
“We are extraordinarily proud to have raised over $1 million for charity for the fourth year in a row,” said Dan Kennedy, Chair of the IICF Southeast Division Board of Directors and Regional President at Markel. “It’s incredibly special to come together as an industry to help those in need in our communities.”
“Following IICF’s 30th anniversary year—during which we helped deliver an additional 1 million meals to children in need—we were excited to host the first of IICF’s 2025 benefit events in Dallas,” said Sarah Conway, Executive Director of the IICF Southeast Division. “This year’s gala was especially meaningful as we honored Bill Henry, a true industry and philanthropic legend. As IICF’s Founding Board Chair in Texas, his vision and dedication laid the foundation for this incredible organization, and his giving heart continues to inspire us all.”
Sponsors
This year’s Southeast Gala was made possible by generous support from:
- Diamond Sponsors: Texas Mutual and The Henry Family
- Platinum Sponsors: AmRisc, Amwins, Apex One Capital, Burns & Wilcox, CNA, CRC Group, Markel, Marsh McLennan Agency, RT Specialty, and The Hartford
- Gold Sponsors: AIG, Amerisure, HUB, Service Insurance Companies, and XPT
- Along with many other generous industry sponsors
For more information regarding IICF’s Southeast Division and to donate, please visit the website or contact Sarah Conway at (214) 228-2910 or sconway@iicf.org.
About the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation
The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation 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 voice and foundation of the insurance industry for more than thirty years, contributing $50 million in community grants along with over 355,000 volunteer hours by more than 130,000 industry professionals. IICF reinvests locally where funds are raised, serving hundreds of charities and nonprofit organizations for maximum community impact.
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