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Canadian Insurance Hall of Fame recognizes its leaders
April 8, 2025
The Financial Hall of Fame® is an initiative that aims to honour the best professionals in the financial services industry, including insurance, investment, and other financial disciplines. The individuals we honoured have devoted their lives to advancing their professions to new heights.
The Canadian Insurance Hall of Fame™ honours the individuals who have made significant contributions to the insurance profession in Canada. This prestigious accolade recognizes those who have shown exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication in advancing the field of insurance. Inductees are celebrated for their impact on shaping industry standards, improving business practices, and nurturing a culture of care and excellence. Through their visionary work, these pioneers have left an enduring legacy that continues to inspire and guide the insurance community across the country.
The Financial Hall of Fame® recognises excellence through several award categories, each highlighting different aspects of achievement within the financial services industry:
- Laureates of the Financial Hall of Fame® and the Laureates of the Canadian Insurance Hall of Fame™: This category honours individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and service in the financial sector. Inductees have made lasting impacts on the industry and exemplify the highest standards of professionalism.
- Laureates of the Financial Hall of Fame® - Builders Award: This award acknowledges individuals who have played a pivotal role in building and shaping the financial services landscape. Recipients have contributed to the growth and development of the industry through their visionary efforts.
- Lifetime Achievement Awards: This category celebrates individuals whose lifelong dedication and accomplishments have significantly advanced the financial services field. Awardees have shown unwavering commitment and have set benchmarks for excellence.
- Lifetime Contribution Award: This award recognises individuals who have made substantial contributions over their careers, positively influencing the industry through mentorship, thought leadership, and sustained service.
Inaugural class 2025 Inductees and Awardees
The following individuals were honoured at the 2025 Financial Hall of Fame® Conference:
Laureates of the Financial Hall of Fame® Inductees:
- Solomon Hicks
- Marvin Feldman
- Guy Baker
- Tony Gordon
- Bruce Etherington
- George Sigurdson
- Derek Dingwall
- Godfrey Phillips
- Van Mueller
- Marc Silverman
- Alphonso Franco
- Diane McCurdy
- Tracey Devonport
- Karl Hartey
- Patrick McEntee
- Ashok Sardana
- Sandro Forte
- Micheline Varas
- George Goulet
- Michael Evers
- Pascale Cauchi
- Amy Tong
- Logan Naidu
Laureates of the Financial Hall of Fame®- Builders Award Inductees:
- Joseph Jordan
Laureates of the Canadian Insurance Hall of Fame™ Inductees:
- Bruce Etherington
- George Sigurdson
- Marc Silverman
- Alphonso Franco
- Diane McCurdy
- George Goulet
- Michael Evers
- Pascale Cauchi
- Amy Tong
Financial Hall of Fame® - Lifetime Achievement Awards:
- Serge Morel
- Curtis Cloke
- Anthony Jerome Longley
- Richard Lee
- Greg Abbott
Canadian Insurance Hall of Fame™ - Lifetime Achievement Awardees
- Richard Lee
- Greg Abbott
Financial Hall of Fame® - Lifetime Contribution Award:
- Susan Paterson
- Michael Morrow
- Harish Mishra
- Pankaj Adatia
- Delia Wong
- Kok Fook On (Michael) PKC
- Dr. Sijo C Mathews HC
- Smiljan Mori
- Marcia Johnson
- Stuart Shee
- Jim Ruta
- Douglas Anderson
- Amarjit S. Leekha
- Lloyd Litke
- Mark Schulhof
- Rohini Kapoor
- Lawrence Ian Geller
- Avtar Badasha
- Wade Baldwin
- Shawn Bjornsson
- Enzo Calamo
- Francis D'Costa
- Gary Weston
Canadian Insurance Hall of Fame™ - Lifetime Contribution Awardees
- Jim Ruta
- Douglas Anderson
- Amarjit S. Leekha
- Lloyd Litke
- Mark Schulhof
- Rohini Kapoor
- Lawrence Ian Geller
- Avtar Badasha
- Wade Baldwin
- Shawn Bjornsson
- Enzo Calamo
- Francis D'Costa
- Gary Weston
Laureates of the Financial Hall of Fame® - Posthumous Category:
- Ben Feldman
- Dr. Marius Barnard
- Mehdi Fakharzadeh
- Frank Bettger
- John Savage
- Norman Levine
- Frank Creaghan
Financial Hall of Fame® - Lifetime Contribution Award - - Posthumous Category
- Kenneth Cassis
- Tony Carlyon
Next Financial Hall of Fame® Conference
The next Financial Hall of Fame® Conference is scheduled to take place around June 2026. This highly anticipated event will continue to celebrate excellence in the financial and insurance industries, bringing together top professionals, thought leaders, and innovators. More details about the venue, speakers, and agenda will be shared with all soon. Stay tuned for further updates!
For more details, visit: www.financialhalloffame.org
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