WORCESTER, Mass., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hanover
Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG) today announced the results of
its annual employee giving campaign, raising $1.5 million for United Way and hundreds of other
nonprofit organizations across the country. The contribution
represents the largest donation the company's charitable foundation
and its employees have ever made through the annual giving
program.
More than 83% of employees nationwide contributed to the
company's "More United Than Ever" virtual campaign in recognition
of the COVID-19 pandemic, with 3,500 employees taking part.
Throughout this year, donations will be paid out to 113 United Way
chapters and 1,515 nonprofits. The contributions will benefit
countless individuals and families in need across the country who
receive support and services through nonprofit organizations.
Employees alone contributed $1,001,249 to the campaign. With matches from The
Hanover Insurance Group Foundation, the campaign raised a total of
$1.5 million.
For more than 70 years, The Hanover has held an annual campaign to solicit
pledges for United Way agencies and nonprofits across the country.
The Hanover's United Way campaign
has one of the highest participation rates in the world among
companies that are part of the United Way's Global Corporate
Leadership program, and has a participation rate five times the
national average.
"This was certainly a challenging year, and I am proud of all
our employees who rose to the occasion to support the efforts of
nonprofit agencies throughout the country," said John C. Roche, president and chief executive
officer at The Hanover. "This
really speaks to the importance our company and our employees place
on giving back to our communities, helping our friends and
neighbors, especially at a time when so many are in need of extra
support. The generosity of our employees will go a long way in
helping countless people this year."
"We are grateful to The Hanover Insurance Group and its
employees for their continued partnership and trust, and for their
years of support to our communities," said Suzanne McCormick, U.S. president of United Way
Worldwide. "The Hanover Insurance Group is leading in employee and
corporate participation, and the generous contributions enable
community partners and United Way to continue to provide vital
services to individuals everywhere."
About The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation
The
Hanover Insurance Group Foundation, Inc. is the charitable giving
arm of The Hanover Insurance Group. The foundation's mission is to
enact meaningful and positive change in the lives of underserved
children and youth – and empower the difference makers who support
them. The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation provides program
grants to nonprofit organizations that work collaboratively in
their communities, offering new and innovative programs that
address the barriers preventing children and youth from realizing
their full potential.
About The Hanover
The
Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. is the holding company for several
property and casualty insurance companies, which together
constitute one of the largest insurance businesses in the United States. The company provides
exceptional insurance solutions through a select group of
independent agents and brokers. Together with its agent partners,
The Hanover offers standard and
specialized insurance protection for small and mid-sized
businesses, as well as for homes, automobiles, and other personal
items. For more information, please visit hanover.com.
CONTACTS:
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Emily P.
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Abby M.
Clark
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etrevallion@hanover.com
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abclark@hanover.com
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508-855-3263
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508-855-3549
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