Industry Advisory Committee

Assuris' corporate structure includes an Industry Advisory Committee, consists of seven representatives from Member Companies. They are elected by the members based on size and required capital.

The Committee provides a vital link between the independent Board of Directors and the membership. The representatives have opportunities to give advice on all strategic issues of importance to the industry.

Their advice is sought on corporate matters such as; changes to by-laws, operating documents which may have a financial impact on the industry, industry assessments for funds to meet obligations when a company fails, and the benefits promised under Assuris protection.

The current members are:

Yvon Charest	President & Chief Executive Officer, Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc.
Kevin Daniel	Chief Operating Officer, Co-operators Life Insurance Company
James K. Gilligan	President & Chief Executive Officer, Blue Cross Life Insurance Company of Canada
Anthony Poole	President & Chief Executive Officer, Unity Life of Canada
Paul L. Rooney	Senior Executive Vice President and General Manager, Canada, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company
Neil Skelding	Chairman, RBC Life Insurance Company
Robert St-Denis	President & Chief Operating Officer, La Capitale Civil Service Insurer Inc.