Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association Annual Convention

The Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association, Ontario region, held its annual convention Jun. 11 to 13. The new Ontario region executive was inaugurated during the three-day event at the Prince of Wales Hotel in Niagara on the Lake. Incoming president Richard Swierczynski was given a warm welcome by outgoing president John Seyler during the president’s dinner […]

July 31, 2009 | Last updated on October 1, 2024
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The Canadian Independent Adjusters’ Association, Ontario region, held its annual convention Jun. 11 to 13. The new Ontario region executive was inaugurated during the three-day event at the Prince of Wales Hotel in Niagara on the Lake.

Incoming president Richard Swierczynski was given a warm welcome by outgoing president John Seyler during the president’s dinner on Friday night.

Special thanks to the event sponsors: Palings Industries, Strone Construction, ServiceMaster (Corporate), First General Services, Foley Restorations, Higgins Proteau, ITECH Services

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