Insurance Institute of Ontario, 118th Annual Convocation & Awards Night, January 26, 2017

The Insurance Institute of Ontario held its 118th Annual Convocation & Awards Night January 26 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Institute president Tom Reikman served as emcee. Jean-François Blais, chair of the Insurance Institute of Canada, addressed 200 General Insurance Essentials, Risk Management Certificate, Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) and Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP) graduates. Natalie Panek, a rocket scientist, adventurer and advocate for women in technology, then inspired the audience with stories of her travels and how she embraces learning while working towards her dream of becoming an astronaut.