Conn. Insurance Groups Plan Benefit for Autism Society

Eight Connecticut insurance organizations are joining together to support research into autism.

The Hartford Pond, the local chapter of the Honorable Order of the Blue Goose, in conjunction with seven other state insurance organizations, will host an industry-wide benefit on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, Conn.

All net proceeds will be donated to the Autism Society of Conn. Last year’s event raised $5,500 for the society.

Other participating groups include the Independent Insurance Agents of Conn., Young Agents of Conn., National Association of Insurance Women, New England Claims Executives Association, Conn. Chapter CPCU Society, the Young Insurance Professionals, and the Professional Insurance Agents of Conn.

The cost will be $50, and includes a vacation package raffle and a 50/50 drawing.

For registration forms or more information, please contact Ed Phinney at (860) 507-2172 or Dan Rich at (860) 841-7833. The registration deadline is Feb. 5, 2007.

Source: Blue Goose