| TORONTO, ON December 3, 2024 The Ontario chapter of the Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Derek Levinsky to our Board of Directors as Chair, Governance & Legal. As a Partner in the Corporate Group and Insurance Sector Practice at Dentons Canada LLP, Derek brings a wealth of experience and knowledge that will be instrumental in supporting our legal, compliance, and governance frameworks. Derek is an active member of the insurance community, and has shared his time and expertise generously with our organization in recent years. Derek commented, “I am thrilled to join the board of WICC an incredible charity that has been making a significant impact in the lives of others, and I am looking forward to making a meaningful contribution to WICC’s mission.” | |
| “We are so excited to officially welcome Derek to the WICC Ontario board,” commented Marilyn Horrick, WICC Ontario Co-Chair. “Derek has already shown a commendable commitment to WICC and our cause, and his knowledge and expertise will be invaluable to our board and organization as we continue to grow our presence and impact.” Derek succeeds Laurie LaPalme, Global Insurance Sector Leader at Dentons Canada LLP, who has been instrumental in establishing WICC’s strong governance and legal practices since joining the WICC Ontario board in 2012.“Laurie has been a great friend to WICC, and I know she will continue to cheer us on from a new vantage point,” added Horrick. “On behalf of the board, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Laurie, who has been instrumental in supporting WICC’s mission and the evolution of our governance function for more than a decade.” | |
| About WICC Since its inception in 1996, WICC and the individuals who work in the property and casualty insurance industry in Canada have raised over $20 million nationally in support of cancer research and education. WICC’s mission is to unite and engage the Canadian insurance community to fund cancer research, educate, and improve the lives of those affected by cancer. More information about WICC can be found at wicc.ca. | |
| Media Contacts | |
| Jennifer Kew Co-Chair, Communications, WICC Ontario jkew@echeloninsurance.ca Paul Aquino Co-Chair, Communications, WICC Ontario paquino@30fe.com |