The equation is pretty simple, when you think about it: There are those who have nothing, and those who can help them—and when charity works, the story should be heard.

Our cover feature this month delivers the first salvo in a high-profile campaign to recognize the charitable efforts of the insurance industry, which to date has not truly received its due. It's also the kickoff of an effort by the National Underwriter Property & Casualty brand to share stories of the countless good works being done by those in the business of insurance. Which seems fitting, given that the annual benefit dinner hosted by the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation's Northeast Division is set for Dec. 10 at New York's Waldorf Astoria.

Intended synergy in the timing? Not actually. I wish I could say I possessed that level of cunning, but I'll take it.

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Shawn Moynihan

Shawn Moynihan is Editor-in-Chief of National Underwriter Property & Casualty. A St. John’s University alum, Moynihan has earned 11 Jesse H. Neal Awards, the Pulitzers of the business press; seven Azbee Awards, from the American Society of Business Press Editors; two Folio Awards; and a SABEW award, from the Society of American Business Editors & Writers. Prior to joining ALM, he served as Managing Editor/Online Editor of journalism institution Editor & Publisher, the trade bible of the newspaper industry. Moynihan also has held editorial positions with AOL, Metro New York, and Newhouse Newspapers. He can be reached at [email protected].