In Memory (May 01, 2004)

It is with sadness that we report the passing of Paul Graham on April 11, just one week after his 70th birthday. Paul’s insurance career spanned 40 years, most recently as president and CEO of Canadian Re (now Swiss Reinsurance Co. of Canada) from 1989 until his retirement in 1997. He played an important role […]

April 30, 2004 | Last updated on October 1, 2024
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It is with sadness that we report the passing of Paul Graham on April 11, just one week after his 70th birthday. Paul’s insurance career spanned 40 years, most recently as president and CEO of Canadian Re (now Swiss Reinsurance Co. of Canada) from 1989 until his retirement in 1997. He played an important role in CU throughout his career, appearing on our cover three times in the 1980s-1990s. He is survived by wife Ivy, children Ian (Stephanie) and Janis (Alex), stepchildren Jonathan (Yvette) and Melanie (Brenda) and five grandchildren. All who knew him in the industry will miss him.

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