Home Breadcrumb caret News Breadcrumb caret Claims Views (June 01, 2003) The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) and Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR) are doing their part to build safer communities. The IBC recently launched a program to honor “disaster-prepared” communities, while the ICLR unveiled the country’s first “disaster-resistant” home, both as part of National Emergency Preparedness Week. ***************************** Industrial Alliance Auto and Home Insurance […] May 31, 2003 | Last updated on October 1, 2024 1 min read Markel Insurance Co. of Canada CEO and president Mark Ram has been named one of Canada’s “Top 40 Under 40” by The Globe and Mail. Ram is the first p&c industry person to achieve this honor, and since 1995 has pulled Markel from near insolvency to become the top trucking insurer in Canada.|The Canadian Insurance Congress kicked off with its annual golf tournament, this year at Olympic View, just outside Victoria, BC. Organizers Jim Willis and Don Smith (from left, at microphone) announce the winners from the podium, with the real winner being charity. This year, WICC’s BC Chapter was the recipient of a $4,000 donation to help in the fight against cancer.|Canadian Insurance Congress golf tournament|Canadian Insurance Congress golf tournament|Canadian Insurance Congress golf tournament|The Insurance Brokers of Toronto Region (IBTR) hosted another successful Friendship Night at Spirale in Toronto recently. About 500 attendees networked, visited exhibitor booths and vied for a host of prizes. Among the hosts are IBTR president Jennifer Tyrwhitt Gory and past president Debbie Thompson (at top, from right).|IBTR Friendship Night at Spirale|IBTR Friendship Night at Spirale|IBTR Friendship Night at Spirale|IBTR Friendship Night at Spirale|CCR invited industry friends and partners to its second “Blues Night” at RD’s BBQ and Blues in Toronto recently. Raoul and The Big Time were joined on stage by CCR senior vice president Andre Fredette on harmonica. Joining Andre in welcoming guests are, from left, Robin Darby, Pierre Dionne and Rob Finnie.|At the recent Canadian Insurance Accountants Association (CIAA) reinsurance seminar, presenters were, from left: Brian Gray of Swiss Re Canada, Barb Addie of Baron Insurance Services and Don Callaghan of Guy Carpenter.|Markel Insurance Co. of Canada CEO and president Mark Ram has been named one of Canada’s “Top 40 Under 40” by The Globe and Mail. Ram is the first p&c industry person to achieve this honor, and since 1995 has pulled Markel from near insolvency to become the top trucking insurer in Canada.|Canadian Insurance Congress golf tournament|The Insurance Brokers of Toronto Region (IBTR) hosted another successful Friendship Night at Spirale in Toronto recently. About 500 attendees networked, visited exhibitor booths and vied for a host of prizes. Among the hosts are IBTR president Jennifer Tyrwhitt Gory and past president Debbie Thompson (at top, from right).|IBTR Friendship Night at Spirale|IBTR Friendship Night at Spirale|CCR invited industry friends and partners to its second “Blues Night” at RD’s BBQ and Blues in Toronto recently. Raoul and The Big Time were joined on stage by CCR senior vice president Andre Fredette on harmonica. Joining Andre in welcoming guests are, from left, Robin Darby, Pierre Dionne and Rob Finnie.|At the recent Canadian Insurance Accountants Association (CIAA) reinsurance seminar, presenters were, from left: Brian Gray of Swiss Re Canada, Barb Addie of Baron Insurance Services and Don Callaghan of Guy Carpenter. The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) and Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR) are doing their part to build safer communities. The IBC recently launched a program to honor “disaster-prepared” communities, while the ICLR unveiled the country’s first “disaster-resistant” home, both as part of National Emergency Preparedness Week. ***************************** Industrial Alliance Auto and Home Insurance celebrated its 30th anniversary in May. The Quebec City-based company has also received the “Coup de coeur – Emploi Quebec” and was a finalist in the Fideides “Company of the Year” award this year. ***************************** S.J. Kernaghan Adjusters Ltd. celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Founded in Winnipeg, MB, it became the first privately-owned adjusting firm to spread across the entire country. Now, with a head office in Vancouver, the firm is led by founder Stan Kernaghan’s daughter, Patti. The company’s philosophy remains “knowledge and integrity produces excellence”. Save Stroke 1 Print Group 8 Share LI logo
