To better prepare to meet disaster assistance needs in 2008 and beyond, the charitable foundation for Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America Inc. has created the Trusted Choice Disaster Relief Fund.

The Alexandria, Va.-based association said it will make the first contribution to the fund.

The Trusted Choice Disaster Relief Fund was established by the IIABA Educational Foundation of the IIABA to assist others who have suffered losses due to natural or man-made disasters. All contributions are tax deductible.

“By establishing a permanent relief fund, we will be ready to financially assist victims when and where a disaster strikes, rather than raising the funds after the fact, as we did for 9-11 and Hurricane Katrina,” said Bob Rusbuldt, president and chief executive officer of the IIABA. “This fund is a great way to show our ongoing support as an industry for victims of disasters.”

The fund will make cash grants to those in the insurance industry, including IIABA members and their agency staffs, and others to pay for immediate or ongoing financial needs when other funds, such as insurance and other grants, are not immediately available. The fund can also provide insurance agents with supplies and resources to assist with disaster relief efforts to aid victims and surviving family members in their communities.

Contributions can be made payable to the “Trusted Choice Disaster Relief Fund” and mailed to Lillian Carter, Trusted Choice Disaster Relief Fund, 127 S. Peyton St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Contributors can also call Ms. Carter at 800-221-7917, extension 5372.

More information is available at www.independentagent.com.

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IIABA Creates Trusted Choice Disaster Relief Fund

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