IICF Midwest Blazing the Trail Benefit will be held in an indoor space at the Ritz Carlton, Chicago. IICF continues to monitor the recommendations and mandates in accordance with the CDC, the State of Illinois, Cook County and the City of Chicago.  Those who have not been vaccinated should continue to wear a mask and socially distance. Please do not attend if you are suffering from COVID-19 symptoms. All guests will be asked to sign a waiver in advance of the event.

Mike Hayes

Allianz Commercial

Bio

Mike Hayes is the Midwest Distribution Leader for Allianz Commercial based in Chicago. He is responsible for the driving growth and bringing all of Allianz’s insurance solutions and capabilities to brokers and clients.  Mike joined Allianz in November 2023 and prior to this role, he was with Aon as an Account Executive serving global clients.  Mike has deep industry experience in developing insurance solutions for complex clients.

 

Mike spent over 13 years at AIG where he held several leadership roles.   Mike served as Head of U.S. Client Engagement where he oversaw the AIG Client Director team and developed best practices in managing complex risks and a client-centric service model. From 2016 to 2018, Mike was the managing director for the Chicago region where he managed the distribution team for three states.

 

Mike started in the insurance industry in 2003 with Marsh as a complex claims risk consultant for clients dealing with environmental and mass tort litigation. He began his career practicing law in Madison, Wisconsin, then moved to Chicago and worked with the firm Pretzel & Stouffer.  He lives outside Chicago with his wife Susan and two children.

Katie Weil

VP of Philanthropy, Camp One Step

We're so grateful for IICF for helping to bring smiles, connections and fun to the pediatric cancer patients and survivors we served during our wintertime camp programs. Together we are creating memories, friendships and hope that will fuel them all year.

Erin Kerr

BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK

Blessings in a Backpack is grateful for the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation’s generous donation of $112,885 that provided 28,220 bags of weekend nutrition to 5,260+ food insecure kids across 32 programs in Illinois and Ohio.