Aspect leads the way as the first company to Sign The Slip, becoming a Bronze IM Founder in support of the Insurance Museum.
The Insurance Museum (IM) is delighted to announce the first IM Founder donor; London based MGA, Aspect; who have signed the Slip and committed to an annual donation over the next 3 years.
Oli Williamson, Co-Founder and Chief Underwriting Officer at Aspect says: the IM project is one that is close to his heart. “I love insurance, I love history and I love London and the idea of having a permanent base, which combines all these elements is an exciting prospect for me personally. The project also closely aligns with the values Aspect holds in terms of education and promoting insurance as a great profession for all, including those who may be from more humble backgrounds.”
IM Chairman Reg Brown who met up with Oli in London to thank him for his donation said: “I’m so grateful to Oli and the team at Aspect for being the first within the insurance community to share their confidence in supporting our campaign, I’m hoping companies across the sector will follow Aspect’s lead.”
IM Director Howard Benge followed up by saying: “We need trailblazers like Oli who can see the potential the museum has for the sector and its future growth in terms of education and attracting talent.”
To follow Aspect’s example and get your organisation involved or to become a philanthropic donor, there are 3 simple steps to follow:
- Step 1: Make an annual donation to IM for 3 years
- Step 2: Share the Slip with 3 of your network
- Step 3: Together we’ll open the IM in 3 years
Donorship levels range from Bronze (minimum £2,500 a year) to Diamond (minimum £100,000 a year). The campaign also asks donors to nominate at least 3 others in their network to join up and donate, as part of the theme of “shared responsibility”. Full details are on the IM campaign website: insurance.museum/slip
Donors will receive the following recognition:
- A signed letter of recognition from the IM Chair / Trustee / Director
- A personalised IM Founder certificate
- Listing on the IM Founders’ wall online and permanently in the museum
- The digital IM Founder mark for donor website and communications
- A media pack for PR and internal communications
- Invitations to exclusive previews and events
- Quarterly updates on progress toward opening
Once the museum is open, the IM will invite all IM Founder Donors (or their representative) to sign a physical IM Slip as a lasting legacy for the sector.
The Insurance Museum relies entirely on the generous donations and continued support of the insurance profession. The IM will not happen without this support. But, if the sector acts now and comes together to unite in a common cause, it will have a cultural anchor for education, exhibitions and engagement for generations to come.
Notes to Editors
About Insurance Museum
The Insurance Museum is a registered charity (Charity Number 1188138), that is focused on becoming an educational forum for engaging audiences in the global story of insurance – past, present, and future. It does this through collections of insurance heritage from private, public, and corporate archives.
The Museum is self-funded and relies on generous donations from the insurance profession and grants from funds and foundations. Our long-term goal is to establish a world-class visitor and research centre in the City of London, where we will exhibit our collections and engage everyone interested in the fascinating story of insurance.
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Further information
For further information, images and interviews, please contact Sarah Begley at OB Brand Consulting – sarah.begley@ob.consulting – 0208 390 0035
OB Brand Consulting is the lead delivery and fundraising partner working on behalf of The Insurance Museum.
