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SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ACE in Asia Pacific, part of the ACE Group, one of the world’s largest
multiline property and casualty insurers, announced today its second
annual regional ‘Day of Service’, during which employees across the
region will participate in various community outreach activities in line
with the ACE Group’s over-arching philanthropic support for improving
education and health, alleviating poverty and saving the environment.
ACE’s approach to philanthropy focuses on supporting local communities
in which employees live and work. During the week of 11-15 November,
ACE’s employees in 10 Asia Pacific countries will hold their respective
‘Day of Service’ with a broad spectrum of local community projects
comprising beach clean-ups; raising funds, meals preparation and
building homes for the underprivileged as well as blood donation drives.
These countries include Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Thailand,
Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Australia and New Zealand.
Kick-starting the regional ‘Day of Service’ in end-October, ACE’s
operation in Malaysia organized a visit for its employees to the
Cheshire Home, a non-profit organization which provides residential care
for permanently disabled individuals who do not have the means to
support their daily living, in the states of Selangor, Penang and Sabah.
Nearly 200 ACE volunteers delivered various essential items to the
residents of the Home and spent quality time with them by engaging them
in dialogue and entertainment.
A regional initiative inaugurated in 2012, the ‘Day of Service’ provides
an opportunity for ACE’s employees in Asia Pacific to rally together and
be involved in community outreach projects and activities in their
localities.
According to Mr. Juan Luis Ortega, Regional President of ACE’s general
insurance operations in Asia Pacific, “While we can be proud of the
contribution to society that ACE makes through our core business of
insurance in various markets, we are also mindful of the need to give
back to our communities in which we live and work by devoting time and
resources to make a difference. Not only has the regional ‘Day of
Service’ provided opportunities for our employees to touch the lives of
the less privileged and contribute towards environmental protection
where ACE operates, it is also a platform to build team spirit across
the different businesses. This regional philanthropic initiative has
become a much anticipated event in our corporate calendar and we will
continue to grow its scale by encouraging more employee involvement in
the future.”
ABOUT ACE
The ACE Group is one of the world’s largest multiline property and
casualty insurers. With operations in 53 countries, ACE provides
commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal
accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life
insurance to a diverse group of clients. ACE Limited, the parent company
of the ACE Group, is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:ACE)
and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Additional information can be
found at: www.acegroup.com.
Contact:
Media Contact:
The ACE Group
Michele Anne Minjoot, 65-6398-8708
Michele.minjoot@acegroup.com