WORCESTER, Mass., Jan. 10,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hanover Insurance Group,
Inc. (NYSE: THG) today announced the company and its employees
have raised $1,458,000 for United Way
and other nonprofit organizations across the country through their
annual giving campaign.
82% of the company's employees took part in the campaign, which
included a matching contribution from the company's charitable
foundation. The donations will benefit individuals and families in
need, providing meaningful support and services through nonprofit
organizations across the country. Donations will be paid out to 88
United Way chapters and more than 1,900 nonprofits throughout
2023.
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 company'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. At the same
time, the campaign has a participation rate five times the national
average.
"Our employees continue to come together to support many
important causes, and I am incredibly proud of the difference they
make in our communities," said John C.
Roche, president and chief executive officer at The
Hanover. "Together, our company
and our employees are committed to building strong, healthy
communities. The combined generosity of our company and our
employees go a long way in supporting numerous nonprofits as they
work to provide vital services for individuals and families."
"The Hanover Insurance Group and its employees continue to
support our communities with their long-standing annual campaign,
and we are very grateful for this partnership," said Angela F. Williams, president and CEO of United
Way Worldwide. "The participation rates for The Hanover are certainly impressive; and it's
this generosity that enables community partners and United Way to
continue to provide vital services to individuals everywhere."
To learn more about The Hanover's community impact, please visit
hanover.com.
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 company 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.
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.
CONTACTS:
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Abby M. Clark
abclark@hanover.com
508-855-3549
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Emily P. Trevallion
etrevallion@hanover.com
508-855-3263
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