The QBE Foundation
The QBE Foundation’s focus is on creating strong, resilient and inclusive communities. We work in partnership with community organisations, with a focus on climate resilience and inclusion – two areas where we believe we can have the greatest impact.
Global Partners
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Driven by our dedication to resiliency in communities, we proudly joined forces with Leading Cities to identify and propel some of the world’s most promising startups that focus on a multitude of challenges facing cities everywhere.The QBE and AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge is a distinctive partnership that encourages entrepreneurs around the world to participate, whose products or services can promote resiliency in cities.
Community Partners
Blue Forest Conservation creates sustainable financial solutions to meet pressing environmental challenges. For example, their flagship product the Forest Resilience Bond deploys private capital to finance forest restoration to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire. Learn more
Future Farmers of America is the premier youth organization preparing members for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture.
Grameen America is dedicated to helping low-income entrepreneurial women build businesses to enable financial mobility. Grameen America envisions an inclusive society in which all entrepreneurs, regardless of gender, race, or income, have access to fair and affordable financial services to support upward economic mobility.
InnSure’s sole purpose is rooted in its members' passion for developing innovative ways the insurance industry can contribute to the battle against climate risk.
Wounded Warrior Project makes life-changing differences for warriors and their families when transitioning to civilian life.
Local Partners
Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County’s goal is to lead the way in youth development programs by working together with local businesses, foundations, and community programs to produce positive outcomes for young people and their families.
Covenant House is a shelter servicing young people experiencing homelessness. They meet the immediate needs of homeless youth including food, clothing, safety, and medical and mental health care.
RETI (The Resilience, Education, Training and Innovation Center) is a nonprofit that helps coastal communities and waterways thrive through equity, economy and ecology.
Employee Involvement
The QBE Foundation is one component that reflects our company’s focus, involvement, and investment in the neighborhoods where we do business, and where our employees live and work.
The QBE Foundation also empowers our employees to volunteer with colleagues and community partners to make a difference for those in need.
Employees can further support the causes of their choice by applying for an added grant of support. Moreover, they can also coordinate fundraisers that are matched by the foundation.