Accomplishments

The PLUS Foundation channels the resources and generosity of the professional liability industry directly into proven programs that serve society, the industry and the communities where we work and live. Here are some tangible examples:

• Bringing local chapters together for volunteer activities and community giving through our Chapter Charity Grants program, which has granted more than $220,000 to 63 different charities.  The program’s 37 volunteer events have facilitated the involvement of 500 PLUS member volunteers.
• Sponsoring the popular, annual Conference Cause, which has generated $263,000 in donations and engaged 446 volunteers in over 1,200 hours of work for worthy causes.
• Looking out for our members and colleagues in times of need, including providing more than $300,000 in Disaster Relief after the 9/11 and Katrina tragedies.
• Promoting diversity and fostering new talent by initiating the first Women’s Leadership Network specific to professional liability insurance.
• Drawing students and professors to the professional liability field with Graduate Study Grants – partnering with the seven top insurance  universities to fund education and research. Awarding $176,000 in research grants since 2005.
• Recognizing and fostering potential through Gilmartin and Financial Aid Scholarships, which have provided college funding for more than 50 children of PLUS members with over $500,000 in support.
• Uniting members for fun and good causes through Shots for Charity and Chips for Charity, which have raised more than $550,000 for the Foundation’s mission.
• Putting $2.2 million to work in philanthropy, diversity and education – and raising public awareness of the benevolence and generosity of the professional liability community.