Annual Insuring The Children Industry Forum Another Success

Nearly $65,000 raised for children's charity by insurance industry

Orange County, Calif... The eighth annual Insuring the Children Insurance Industry Forum at the California Grand Hotel in Downtown Disney on June 12 was not only well attended by the insurance industry, but raised almost $65,000 for the cause. Peter Wallick of The Hartford in Brea and event chairman explained, I want to thank everyone personally involved in making this morning a huge success. These monies will go far to fund programs desperately needed to raise awareness of child abuse and neglect and create a brighter future for our children."

Introductions were made by Michael M. Kaddatz, CPCU, AMR, managing director of ARM Tech, and Dr. Benjamin Zycher, senior economist from The Rand Corporation moderated the event. The theme - Issues and Opportunities Facing the Insurance Industry, the Candidates View - was addressed by the first speaker, David Bellusci, senior vice president and chief actuary of Workers Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California. Keynote speakers included Gary Mendoza, candidate for insurance commissioner and the Honorable John Garamendi, former deputy secretary of the interior and former and first elected California insurance commissioner.

Sponsors included but were not limited to $25,000 from Armstrong Robitaille, $5,000 program sponsors included State Farm Insurance and State Compensation Insurance, as Corporate Sponsor, The Hartford contributed $3,500 and Friends of the Children who contributed $2,500 each included Preferred Employers Insurance Company, American International Group, Inc, and SAFECO Insurance. The $1,000 event sponsors were ARM Tech, an AON Company, American Technologies & American Restoration, Combined Claims Conference, Grosslight Insurance, Inc., Jay & Renfro Insurance Brokers, Royal & Sun Alliance, Shaw Moses Mendenhall & Associates, XL Environmental and Zenith Insurance Company. Attendees were charged $100 and in addition to the lively discussions, enjoyed a continental breakfast and refreshments. A speaker VIP luncheon followed.

Insuring the Children is a non-profit organization created by insurance industry leaders with the goal of supporting child abuse prevention programs and raising awareness of child abuse and neglect. Since its inception in 1994, ITC has raised almost $1,000,000 to assist child abuse prevention centers. Only through a united effort of the entire insurance industry can we meet our goal to raise awareness of child abuse and neglect. Our most precious resource, children are the most important asset of any nation. Each of us has a duty to promote a safe and responsible environment for all children. Working together, Insuring the Children encourages the insurance industry to unite in this effort and pool our resources to create a brighter future for our children. There are chapters throughout California and in the Midwest.

For more information about insuring the Children, call Karen Hansen at 714-744-4497. ITC is located at 224 West Maple, Orange, Calif., 92866.

For more information about Insuring the Children or their two annual fund raising events: the Forum or the annual golf tournament in the fall, please contact Eventicity Event Planners at 949-293-3731.

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