Zurich Insurance Group Extends Title Sponsorship of PGA Tour Event at New Orleans

Zurich Insurance Group has announced it has inked a five-year extension as title sponsor of the ZurichClassic of New Orleans, troche through 2019.

“This extension shows Zurich’s continued commitment to New Orleans and its people,” Zurich Insurance  Group CEO, Martin Senn said during a press conference at TPC Louisiana, where the 54^th edition of the tournament begins tomorrow. “Our sponsorship has allowed us to build valuable relationships with the Fore!Kids Foundation and the PGA TOUR. Together we have raised more than $9 million to support local charities whose mission is to help children in need in the New Orleans area.  TheZurich Classic has paid dividends on many levels and I am confident that Zurich’s bonds with New Orleans will grow even stronger in the years ahead.”

Zurich became title sponsor of the tournament in 2005 and four years later, signed an extension through 2014.

“Zurich has been a wonderful partner and very active supporter of the Fore!Kids Foundation and the city of New Orleans since becoming title sponsor of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans in 2005,” Monahan said. “From their involvement with the recovery process after Hurricane Katrina, to the financial, personal and emotional support of tournament beneficiaries, Zurichexecutives and employees have made a tremendous impact through their efforts. We are absolutely delighted that this relationship will continue for another five years.”

In addition to financial support, Zurich employees and guests have become personally involved in tournament-week activities at several key beneficiaries. These include a visit to the St. Michael Special School for children with major learning difficulties and an executive build at the St. Bernard Project, established after Hurricane Katrina to rebuild homes in the storm-ravaged areas of the city.

Funds from Zurich and the tournament helped to build a Vocational Training Center at St. Michael that bears Zurich’s name. Zurich also funded a new state-of-the-art playground at the school, which was dedicated last year.

“This is much more than a title sponsorship, it’s a true collaboration,” Worthy said. “It’s a special relationship between Zurich, The Fore!Kids Foundation and the city of New Orleans. We very much look forward to continuing our partnership with Zurich and continuing to make a difference in the New Orleans area.”