Ontario, Canada (CU)_ According to the latest announcement of the Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC), Allianz Global Assistance has become its new national sponsor. As a national sponsor, Allianz Global Assistance will provide assistance to WICC with yearly monetary and in-kind donations and by providing opportunities for its employees to volunteer, give, and lend help to the communities in which they live and work.
According to Garth Pepper, Ontario co-chair of WICC, “We are very happy to have Allianz Global Assistance join our growing list of national sponsors. For 25 years, WICC has united and engaged the Canadian insurance community with the goal of funding cancer research; and supporting, educating and improving the lives of those affected by cancer. Now Allianz Global Assistance, along with our other national sponsors, will help us in that goal.” According to Marilyn Horrick, Ontario co-chair of WICC, “Allianz is joining an engaged group of organizations who have selected WICC as a charity of choice, while simultaneously boosting their organization’s employee engagement”.
According to Lucy Hathaway, chief sales officer of Allianz Global Assistance, “Through long-standing relationships with our valued broker partners, we’re proud to be part of the insurance industry. We have always been inspired by WICC, and the important work they do in support of cancer research and education. We see this sponsorship as an extension of our own social responsibility commitment to give back to our community.” According to Hathaway, similar to WICC, AGA also excels in caring and doing the right thing to improve people’s lives. She added, “Caring for our customers, our partners, each other and our community truly is at the heart of who we are. Our partnership with WICC is an amazing opportunity for us to get more involved and join the crusade.”
During its 24th annual event held in August, WICC was able to collect a total of $150,000 in donations. The funds will be allocated directly to various research initiatives in cooperation with the grant proposal procedure of the Canadian Cancer Society. Through its National Sponsorship program, WICC has partnered with the following insurance companies: AIG Canada, Allianz Global Assistance, AppCentrica Inc., Canadian Underwriter Magazine, CHUBB Insurance, CNA Canada, Crawford & Company (Canada), Echelon Insurance, Economical Insurance, INFORMCO Inc., Liberty Mutual Canada, NFP Canada, Northbridge Insurance, On Side Restoration Services, ROAR Engineering, Steamatic Canada, Travelers Insurance, Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company, and Wawanesa Insurance.
