NEW YORK, NY – November 26, 2007 –
WHAT: The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation will host its first annual dinner in New York Special guest, Michael Bloomberg, Mayor, New York City, will join dinner chairman to honor Brian Duperreault, Former Chairman & CEO of ACE, Limited. The foundation will award three major grants to charitable causes in the tri-state area and expects to raise $1.5 million.
Emcees for the event are CBS 2 Weekend News anchor, Kirsten Cole and hockey legend, former New York Ranger, Mike Richter.
The grantees are:
– As part of the City’s Center for Economic Opportunity, the Office of Financial Empowerment offers free financial advice to New Yorkers.
– Raises public awareness and enlists aid for severely injured service men and women.
– Safeguards the ecological integrity of the Hudson River, its tributaries and the watershed of New York City
The foundation is funded and directed by insurance professionals from a broad spectrum of companies within the industry.
WHEN: December 5, 2007
5:30 p.m. Reception
6:30 p.m. Dinner
WHERE: The Waldorf-Astoria, New York City
RSVP: For media credentials or to RSVP contact
Michelle Shayo
212-819-4891
[email protected]
