Coming Events (July 01, 2000)

Announcements in Coming Events are run free of charge as a service to the industry. Items should be submitted by the first of the month prior to the month in which the announcement is to appear.

International Insurance Society, Inc. Annual Seminar. Vancouver, BC. For further information call 212-515-9291. July 9 to 12.

Property and Casualty Claims Management Conference. Toronto, ON. For more information call 1-800-941-9403. July 10 to 12.

I-Car 2000 International Annual Meeting. Toronto, ON. Call 1-800-565-4227 for more information. July 27 to 30.

Insurance Institute of Ontario Seminar: Federal Privacy Law C-6. Toronto, ON. For details, call Jennifer Marshman at 416-362-8586, ext. 244. August 15.

Insurance Brokers Association of Canada Annual Meeting. Fredericton, NB. Call 416-367-1831 to find out more. September 14 to 16.

Canadian Insurance Accountants Association Annual Conference. Victoria, BC. Contact Jim Abernathy at 416-868-2545 for details. September 17 to 19.

Canadian Independent Adjusters Association Conference. Edmonton, AB. For further information call 416-621-6222. September 28 to 30.

North American Insurance Conference. Don CeSar Resort, St. Pete’s Beach, Fla. Contact Bill Star at 905-206-2650 for more details. November 4 to 7.

On The Move

Ron Pavelack has been appointed executive vice president and chief operating officer of Federation Insurance Company of Canada, effective with the retirement of president and CEO William J. Green. Pavelack has been with the company for 23 years, and was most recently executive vice president.

Reliance Insurance has announced the appointment of A.D.J. ‘Denis’ Morin as chief agent for its Canadian property and casualty operations. Morin brings 35 years underwriting and management experience to his new position.

Pilot Insurance has announced several promotions to senior positions in the Ontario company. Rob Park will be vice president of underwriting and broker management, bringing twenty years of insurance experience to the post. Katie Walmsley will take over as vice president, corporate development, and Scott Campbell was named assistant vice president, underwriting, specifically accountable for personal and commercial lines.

Victoria Munavish was recently appointed director, insurance software and solutions, for IMRglobal Ltd. She comes to the position with 25 years experience in the insurance industry, including various sales and management positions.