Our History
Up until 1973, the M.A.I.W. was in a structuring
mode, namely with the formation of the C.A.I.W. From 1973 to 1983,
M.A.I.W. strengthened its foundation and grew in importance in
the Montreal Insurance World, by preparing and presenting jointly
with the Risk and Insurance Management Society, an International
Conference. For the past few years, another partnership was born
with the Institut d’assurance de dommages du Québec
with the organization of an Annual Educational Activity.
The Mildred Jones Award is given each year
to the Insurance Woman of the year during the Institut d’assurance
de dommages du Québec’s Gala. Each year, the Gala
brings together more than 900 important players in the Insurance
Industry of Quebec. The Mildred-Jones award was created in 1993
to honour the memory of the late Mildred Jones, Founder and First
President of the M.A.I.W. It is awarded to a woman who has distinguished
herself, through her involvement and dedication to the Insurance
World and by her peers’ recognition.
Time Management being a major concern among
business people, M.A.I.W. offers structured activities such as:
Public Speaking Contests; Luncheon Meetings and Half-Day Seminars.
Since 1979, the M.A.I.W has held a Golf Tournament where hundreds
of golf players gather at its Annual Tournament, making it one
of the most important Golf Tournaments in the Industry. Further,
the M.A.I.W. publishes a regular Bulletin to keep its Members
duly informed.
Because of its mission, M.A.I.W. is very proud
of its involvement in Charity Organizations. Each year, it holds
a Fundraiser and the profits are given to Organizations that help
women in need. Since forming M.A.I.W., the accent was put on its
participation. Having more than 300 Members, namely Analysts,
Lawyers, Brokers, Claims Adjusters, Underwriters and Professional
Entrepreneurs, M.A.I.W. was able to keep in touch with its Members
and adapt to the changes in our Society. As a result, M.A.I.W.
is the largest Member Association of the C.A.I.W.
An Active and Proactive Association!
An Association present at a Canadian level!
As early as 1971, the M.A.I.W. hosted the Canadian
Association of Insurance Women’s Convention. Because of
its success, the CAIW Convention was held in Montreal in 1978;
1990 and 2003. In 2011, the M.A.I.W. will proudly be hosting the
National Convention under the Leadership of Ms Denise Hamel
and Ms Annie Arsenault, co-chairmen for this Convention.Further,
six of M.A.I.W.’s Past Presidents were elected President
of the Canadian Association of Insurance Women. Said Presidents
were: Mildred Jones (1969-1971); Dorothy Jeffery (1975-1976);
Ghislaine Perron (1981-1982); Patricia Markey (1987-1988); Francine
Bertrand (1995-1996); Louise Morel (2000-2001) and Michèle
Malo (2006-2007).
The achievements and success obtained by the
M.A.I.W., the devotion of its Members, the place it occupies and
the unity that prevails for more than 30 years gives the Association
solid ground on which it can rely on for tomorrow's success.
