What’s New: In Brief (May 16, 2007)

Axa has opted to maintain its status as a full partner of the Insurance Brokers Association of Canadas (IBAC) broker identity program, also known as the Bipper program, for 2007.
We are pleased to support brokers across Canada in their successful bid to communicate to consumers, legislators and regulators the value they bring, said Jean-Francois Blais, president and CEO of Axa in Canada.
Speaking with a united voice under the banner of the Bipper is very effective in influencing decision makers regarding issues affecting the industry, added Blais.
IBAC CEO Dan Danyluk added: We are pleased that yet another insurer supports the common message being delivered by brokers under the Bipper umbrella. Axa is a valuable partner to brokers.

The Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC) and ING are calling on members of the industry to make favourite runner pledges for the ING Ottawa Marathon.
The marathon is to be held May 25-27, and online pledging is now available at www.wicc.ca/ingmarathon.
To date, more than $20,000 in pledges have been made.
Last year, we set a new record at the ING Ottawa Marathon (more than 29,000 participants) and made some great strides in raising awareness and funds for WICC, WICC said in a statement. Together we raised almost $50,000.