The 11th annual WICC Ontario Golf Tournament

A zealous group of 221 golfers attended the 11th annual WICC Ontario Golf Tournament on July 12 at Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham, Ont. Attendees enjoyed a day complete with a barbeque lunch, silent auction, raffle and excitement well beyond the ordinary, everyday tournament — with a hole-in-one scored by Elizabeth Kepes of Desjardins […]

September 30, 2010 | Last updated on October 1, 2024
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A zealous group of 221 golfers attended the 11th annual WICC Ontario Golf Tournament on July 12 at Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham, Ont. Attendees enjoyed a day complete with a barbeque lunch, silent auction, raffle and excitement well beyond the ordinary, everyday tournament — with a hole-in-one scored by Elizabeth Kepes of Desjardins General Insurance. The winning play of the day was made during WICC’s cheque presentation to the Canadian Cancer Society: that’s when golf committee chair and WICC director Lyna Newman presented the CCS with a cheque in the amount of $200,000 •

How record-high Cat season will impact reinsurance renewals

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How record-high Cat season will impact reinsurance renewals

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By David Gambrill | September 26, 2024

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Captain Obvious: Premiums will rise after 2024’s loss year

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Captain Obvious: Premiums will rise after 2024’s loss year

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Former Definity adjuster disciplined for $102K embezzlement scheme

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Former Definity adjuster disciplined for $102K embezzlement scheme

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By David Gambrill | September 20, 2024

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