What’s New: In Brief (February 01, 2008)

Employees of the Vancouver Gore Mutual office have received the Community Spirit Award for Best Employee Campaign in 2007 at the United Way Spirit Award Celebration.
“This year, our United Way campaign donations increased by 46% and, with 90% employee participation, we were able to reach our highest employee contribution to date,” Terrilynne Halladay, personal lines supervisor of Gore Mutual Insurance Company, said in a release.
The theme this year was “Fantasy Island.” The goal was to raise funds to help the United Way make fantasies come true.
“We are very proud of the efforts of the Vancouver employees for an outstanding campaign,” Kevin McNeil, the president and CEO of Gore Mutual Insurance Company, said. “Gore Mutual’s B.C. team exemplifies our core value of supporting our community.”

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. have announced the appointment of Brian Duperreault as president and CEO of MMC, effective immediately.
“Throughout his career, including 10 years as a CEO, Brian Duperreault has proven his ability to produce results and create shareholder value,” Stephen R. Hardis, the chairman of MMC’s board of directors, said in a release. “We are delighted to welcome him to MMC.”
Duperreault served as CEO of ACE Limited from 1994 to 2004, before becoming chairman of the board.
“I am honoured to become the CEO of MMC, a company that comprises several of the world’s greatest brands in risk and insurance services and consulting,” Duperreault said. “I look forward to working with the company’s talented executives. This is an institution with unrivalled resources and capabilities. My mission is to capitalize on the strength of MMC’s operating companies to deliver value to clients, employees and shareholders.”