What’s new: In brief (August 10, 2004)

In support of Mike Yang, a long-time insurance industry figure who is returning home following a serious illness, two fundraising events are planned. On Thursday, September 23 from 5-7 pm, Mike will be at the Windsor Arms Hotel at 18 Thomas St. in Toronto to greet friends, and the reception will include a silent auction. Also, on October 7 at 5-8 pm at the Armenian Community Centre at Victoria Park & 401 in Toronto, Mike will again greet friends with donations being accepted at the door. The funds raised from these events will help with expenses related to Mike’s return home from the hospital, including the purchase of a hand-controlled vehicle to aid his mobility. For more information, contact Valerie Morrison at 905-754-0142 or Rick Bowers at 905-754-0139 or email friendsofmikeyang@yahoo.ca.

Custard Insurance Adjusters has appointed Tracey Vandervies as branch manager of its Sarnia office. She brings 18 years of insurance industry experience to the role, both as a company and independent adjuster. For the past four years she has been at CIA’s Sarnia office specializing in auto and accident benefits claims.

Anthony Clark International Insurance Brokers Ltd. says its has granted incentive stock options to some of its directors and senior officers for the purchase of 505,000 common shares at a price of $1.10 per share. The options granted are exercisable for a five-year period.