GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation on behalf of Key Risk (a Berkley Company), a leading provider of workers compensation insurance products and services for employers throughout the United States, today announced their annual fundraising contribution of $55,000 for Kids’ Chance chapters in six states. Formed by workers compensation professionals, Kids’ Chance state chapters award scholarships to students (ages 16-25) whose parent’s on-the-job death or catastrophic injury resulted in a substantial decline in family income.
“All of us at Key Risk understand the impact a work-related accident has on a family and we are proud to support local Kids’ Chance chapters each year,” said Rob Standen, president of Key Risk.
“Year after year our team finds new and innovative ways to support Kids’ Chance in our local states. Supporting students and families who have been impacted is an integral part of our organizational culture,” added Mr. Standen.
Over the past eight years, Key Risk has raised over $320,000 for local Kids’ Chance chapters across their footprint.
Contributions were given through the W. R. Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation to Kids’ Chance chapters in Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia. Funds were raised for state chapters through the efforts of Key Risk associates on behalf of W. R. Berkley Corporation and Key Risk.
ABOUT KIDS’ CHANCE:
Established in 1988, Kids’ Chance is committed to helping the children of injured workers pursue and achieve their educational goals. Scholarship funds come from donations by individuals, groups, organizations, foundations, medical, legal and other professionals. For more information about Kids’ Chance, visit www.KidsChance.org.
ABOUT KEY RISK:
Key Risk (a Berkley Company) provides employers with workers compensation insurance, risk management, claims, and managed care services. Through their Alternative Risk Services division, Key Risk provides workers compensation third-party administrative services to self-insured clients. Additionally, Key Risk offers nationwide specialty insurance solutions to employers in the industries of Temporary Staffing and USL&H.
Key Risk is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior), Financial Size Category XV by A.M. Best Company and A+ (Strong), by S&P.
For further information about Key Risk please visit www.KeyRisk.com.
