Thursday, July 12, 2012
(New York, N.Y.) - QBE has awarded a $500 grant
to the American Cancer Society Relay For Life in Stephenson County,
Ill.
According to QBE President and Chief Executive
Officer John Rumpler, the grant is being given to further the QBE
Foundation's mission of helping people live more independently,
successfully and productively. "Without the assistance of this
fantastic charity, people may not be able to make strides toward
helping themselves," he said. "We are delighted our foundation
grant will make a positive impact."
The QBE grant will support the Relay For Life,
a nationwide fundraising event that benefits cancer research and
supports those battling the disease.
QBE North America is part of QBE Insurance Group Limited, one of
the top 20 insurers and reinsurers worldwide. QBE Insurance Group's
2011 results can be found at www.qbeamericas.com .
Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, QBE operates out of 52
countries around the globe, with a presence in every key insurance
market. The North America division, headquartered in New York,
conducts business through its property and casualty insurance
subsidiaries. QBE insurance companies are rated "A" (Excellent) by
A.M. Best and "A+" by Standard & Poor's.
