ORIMS AGM dinner

The Ontario Risk and Insurance Management Society (ORIMS) held its Annual General Meeting and dinner at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto on June 4. During the evening, 17 of the CRM 2007 graduates received special recognition. The graduating class numbered more than 180. Carlotta Brown of Aon Reed Stenhouse was awarded the ORIMS CRM Award. […]

July 31, 2008 | Last updated on October 1, 2024
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The Ontario Risk and Insurance Management Society (ORIMS) held its Annual General Meeting and dinner at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto on June 4. During the evening, 17 of the CRM 2007 graduates received special recognition. The graduating class numbered more than 180. Carlotta Brown of Aon Reed Stenhouse was awarded the ORIMS CRM Award. This award is presented to the individual who achieved the highest total marks for the three CRM courses during the previous calendar year from across ORIMS membership. ORIMS president Erin Magilton-Morneau noted that her vision for the upcoming year was to work to increase membership involvement, value and enjoyment. Comedian Simon Cotter wrapped up the evening’s entertainment.

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