Lloyd Hackett

Longstanding RIMS, RIMS Canada and ORIMS member Lloyd Hackett passed away in his sleep at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in the early hours of Wednesday,

Jan. 20, 2010. He is lovingly remembered by Marilyn, his wife of 60 years, his daughter Susan, his sons Dave and Larry (deceased) and his grandson Sean. He was awarded the Knolly Shield for top FIIC graduate in 1956. For many years, he was the risk manager for the Ford Motor Company and then for the T. Eaton Company (Eaton’s). He was always a respected and valued insurance expert and resource to Lady Eaton and the entire Eaton Family. Hackett and Don Stuart were founding and long serving members of The United Church of Canada’s national insurance committee. On retiring from Eaton’s, Hackett was appointed the first Canadian director of RIMS’ legislative, risk management and public affairs section. Hackett served for many years on the Ontario Risk and Insurance Management Society (ORIMS) board. He was president of ORIMS in 1971-72. He achieved legendary status by directing and chairing for decades the ORIMS legislation committee. He was a founding member of the Canadian chapters committee of the RIMS legislation committee. In addition, he represented risk managers and the corporate consumer industry to the Canadian Council of Superintendants of Insurance at their annual conferences. He appeared on panel discussions, and at mid-year meetings with the national, provincial and territory regulators of the insurance Industry. For many years, Hackett represented the risk management industry on the Toronto Board of Trade Insurance Committee and other industry associations. Hackett is a lifetime emeritus member of ORIMS. He received the Don Stuart Award (Canadian Risk Manager of the Year) and has received RIMS’ prestigious international RIMS Richard Bland Award, which honoured his outstanding lifetime contributions to the field of legislation and governmental relations. Tributes to Hackett observe that he lived every day to the fullest, and found the best in everyone and in every situation. He tackled major challenges with energy, creativity, knowledge and determination. He helped to shape legislation and helped colleagues in the industry to understand its application. Hackett contributed to important causes and supported everyone who sought his help with pleasure. He researched issues with enthusiasm and found practical solutions to problems. Lloyd’s exemplary contributions to risk management and the insurance industry will be long remembered. Truly a gentleman and a scholar, a wise soul and a good friend to all, he will be missed.