What’s New: In Brief (January 07, 2008)

Strategy Institute, in conjunction with Canadian Underwriter, is holding the 4th annual Captive Insurance Strategies Summit on Apr. 1 and 2.The summit, held at the InterContinental Toronto Centre, will look at a range of issues including: achieving best practices in corporate governance; developing strategies to navigate legislative and regulatory barriers; maximizing profits while minimizing losses; and implementing solutions that create flexibility and enhance loss control.Representatives from Canadian-based captives established by the Credit Union Central of British Columbia and B.C. Transit will be among the forum speakers.Registration forms are available at:http://strategyinstitute.com/040108_ciss4/dsp.phpFor more information, call 1-866-298-9343 or email registrations@strategyinstitute.com

The Honourable Order of the Blue Goose mourns the passing of Jack R. Dawson, 77, who passed away on Dec. 31, 2007 after a lengthy illness.Dawson spent his career in the aviation insurance industry and was a member of the Blue Goose organization for 57 years. He was Most Loyal Gander for two terms (1963 and 1964). Most recently, he was instrumental in facilitating the original Blue Goose Ski Day.A celebration of life reception will be held at Oakham Lounge, Oakham House, Ryerson University, 63 Gould Street, Toronto, ON, on Tuesday, Jan. 22 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, there is a request for donations to a charity of your choice.