Views (May 01, 2003)

D&D Disability Management, Fair Medicals and Viewpoint Medical Services Inc. have formed a strategic alliance to provide a “one stop shop” for insurance clients. “This alliance reflects the ever-changing needs of the marketplace – people are requesting an easier approach to the assessment process,” explains Lou D-Angelo, president of D&D Disability. The new central number is 416-361-0286 or 1-800-205-1118.

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The insurance and risk management communities came together at Toronto’s National Club recently to mark the retirement of J.A. Tony Bridger, risk manager with the Bank of Montreal and former Risk & Insurance Management Society (RIMS) president. Joining Canada Packers in 1961, Bridger moved into the risk & insurance department in 1972. In 1983 he became the president of RIMS Ontario Chapter (ORIMS) and in 1993, RIMS president. Among the evening’s events was the presentation of a plaque marking “member emeritus” status from ORIMS president Karin McDonald. Friends also reflected on his love of Laurel & Hardy movies and fishing. He was joined by fiancee Noni Campbell, son David and son-in-law Steve Slessor.

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The insurance industry put its noses to the grindstone to raise more than $5,000 for the Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC) at the 3rd Annual Scotch Nosing, hosted by the Honourable Order of the Blue Goose, Ontario Pond. Leading the way was Bill Blakeney of Blakeney Henneberry Murphy, with judges: Jim Cameron of Cameron & Associates, Most Loyal Gander Max Brugger of Miller and Associates, Alex Walker of Chubb and Craig Narby of Allianz. They were joined on stage by the likes of Lagavulin, Dalwhinnie and Cardhu. Sponsors were Blakeney Henneberry Murphy, ServiceMaster and Miller & Associates.

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Swiss Reinsurance Company of Canada hosted hundreds of high-stakes industry rollers at its 18th Annual Monte Carlo Gala at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto. At top, Swiss Re Canada assistant vice president and head of corporate communications Glenn McGillivray (left) and president and CEO Brian Gray welcome guests to the event, which features dinner, a charity casino, and other entertainment. In total, $40,000 was raised for the Dorothy Ley Hospice, which helps people and their families facing a progressive, advanced life-threatening illness live with comfort, meaning, dignity and hope.

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The Co-operators Group used its agm as a chance to donate $4,000 to the Breakfast for Success program, a school-based child nutrition program, in Halifax-Dartmouth. The donation is an annual tradition to support the host city of the company’s agm.

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Marshall & Swift/Boeckh is providing its 2003 EvaluRater at no charge for those with the component-based RCT EvaluRater property valuation tool, for a limited time. “Since the industry has undertaken a review to determine the accuracy level of replacement cost options, MS/B has recognized that the broker community has been left to balance the need to insure their clients at an appropriate replacement cost value against the perceived competitive advantage of using valuations which may not be the most accurate,” states a release. MS/B recommends use of the 2003 RCT EvaluRater as a more accurate tool, reflective of Canadian values.