What’s New: In Brief (June 18, 2007)

Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc. has announced the appointment of Christine Lithgow as executive vice president, national client service, market relations for Aon Reed Stenhouse and as a member of the national executive committee.
Lithgow began her career at Reed Stenhouse in the United Kingdom as an account executive trainee, when in 1981 she moved to Edmonton, where she held various positions in the company including broker, casualty manager, marketing manager, director of operations, regional broking manager and Edmonton branch manager, says an Aon release.
In 1995 she was appointed vice president, and to senior vice president in 1998.
She was also part of the Alberta Regional Executive Committee and serves on the Canadian National Service Board.
Christine brings clear vision, strong and dynamic broking strength, and a true collaborative approach to meeting the needs of our clients, says the company statement.

Guy Carpenter Canada raised $19,000 for WICC (Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade) when it hosted its first (Re)Insurance Industry Charity Poker and Casino Event on May 30th.
Held in the Four Seasons Hotels Windows penthouse salons, on the 32nd floor with a spectacular view of the Toronto skyline, 70 guests participated in the event.
Players competed for prizes, including the grand prize four days accommodation for two at the world famous Peregrine Lodge in the Queen Charlotte Islands ($10,000 value).
Guy Carpenter Canada vice president and event organizer Geoffrey Lubert, said, Over 80% of participants’ charitable donation went directly to WICC, as fees paid went only to pay for food, beverage & entertainment.
The casino and poker games were free of cost, and all prizes were donated by sponsors who support WICC’s cause.