ICWI Coverage Dec.2015

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ICWI PINK RUN 2015

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ICWI MANDEVILLE CHRISTMAS

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ICWI ST. KITTS ESSENCE OF HOPE BREAST CANCER WALK ICWI STAFF GO PINK FOR OCTOBER ICWI CHRISTMAS PARTY 2015 ICWI TRINIDAD PROS 2015 SOCIAL WRAP UP!

WEEKEND AT JEWEL RESORT HOW TO PACK A HEALTHY LUNCH STAFF MOVEMENTS

ICWI

Pink Run 2015

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Earlier this year, when Jamaica Reach to Recover y, an arm

After the race, par ticipants made their way back to the ICWI

of the Jamaica Cancer Society, approached the ICWI Group

Village where the medal presentation was conducted. First

Foundation to be the major sponsor of the annual staging of

place male and female winners were presented with prizes

the 5k Walk/Run the Foundation readily agreed to assist in

and awards by Paul Lalor of ICWI and Carolind Graham of

any way possible with this wor thy cause. ICWI contributed

Jamaica Reach to Recover y. Children who attended the event

one million dollars towards the event in addition to being title

were not left out of the prize giving as they all received

sponsor. Jamaica Reach to Recover y is a group of volunteers,

medals for their par ticipation.

all of whom are breast cancer sur vivors, whose sole purpose is to provide emotional, psychological and financial suppor t, as well as information and counselling to breast cancer patients. The funds raised from this wor thy event over the years have been used to assist hundreds of women who are cancer sur vivors to live long and productive lives.

On Saturday October 3, despite a sudden rainstorm, volunteers and various par ticipants braved the weather and came out as early as 5:00 a.m. to begin set up and preparation for the race. Runners and walkers alike made their way from the ICWI Village located at the Head Office to the Star t line.

After the prayer and a few shor t words by President Paul Lalor, the race was officially star ted by Mr. Alan Beckford. At the sound of the horn, runners raced along Trafalgar Road to star t their route.

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This event would not have been possible without the suppor t of the entire ICWI family. ICWI and Jamaica Reach to Recover y would also like to thank Peak Bottling, Minott Ser vices, Hy-Lite, Jamaica Obser ver, Gore

Developments,

National

Adver tisement and others.

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Outdoor

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St. Kitts Essence of Hope Breast Cancer Walk

The 2015 Breast Cancer Walk was led by ICWI which joined with the Essence of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation under the theme “walk for a cause, race for life” on Sunday October 18.

Speaking on the radio the day before the walk President Paul Lalor urged everyone to come out in their numbers as it is important to improve awareness and fight this disease which should not have to be a death sentence. He also noted that ICWI was supporting the cause across the territories in which it operates.

Despite

the

rain,

over

one

thousand participants turned out for the cause. The almost 3 mile walk started at 6:30 a.m. moving from the Buckley’s Estate, and ending on the lawns of Frigate Bay. ICWI is extremely grateful to be associated with the breast cancer awareness month of activities and its success as we continue the fight for a cure.

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ICWI Staff go

Pink for October

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Christmas Party x2015w

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The Christmas party for the

The night was one to be

Company’s Kingston branches

remembered with many persons

was a little different this year than

commenting that the change of

those of recent years. For the past couple of years, the

venue was refreshing, much

Annual Christmas party has been held on a Friday evening

appreciated and

on the ICWI lawns. In order to mix things up it was decided

as

that this year’s Christmas Party be held on a Saturday, and

enjoyable.

usual,

very

at a new venue - CRU on Lady Musgrave Road. It has also been the custom that the Company combine the Christmas Party with the Broker Awards, however this year it was decided that the Annual Christmas Party be separate.

As usual, the Christmas Party was themed and this year’s theme was Masquerade.

Upon arrival, staff and other

guests, were greeted with a selection of masks and beads to choose from before walking the red carpet where the “paparazzi” would snap photos.

Upon entering the building, blue cocktails were offered to those daring enough to try, for others two fully stocked premium bars awaited inside. The venue was beautifully decorated with lounge areas and cocktail tables and for those who opted for a munch, pizza, pasta and dessert bars were centrally placed. At 10:00 p.m. the cocktail tables were put away transforming the lounge area into the

much

anticipated

dance floor which staff and

guests

took

full

advantage of.

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ICWI Trinidad PROs 2015

Social Wrap Up! ICWI TRINIDAD JOINS SCOTIABANK’S WALK AGAINST BREAST CANCER

thanks, as well as to foster better relationships with the Brokers, they were invited to have some fun with the ICWI

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family.

ICWI Trinidad PROs like most territories, joined the fight against breast cancer. Seventy five persons joined with ICWI

The evening was spent drinking and eating some favourite

Trinidad to par ticipate in the Scotiabank annual 5k Run &

local cuisine. The Brokers were buzzing about ICWI:

Walk against breast cancer. The race, which is open to 6,000

hospitality, excellent ser vice; and quick response time!

par ticipants, sold out over one week before the event date.

Through the staging of this event, the funds raised each year enable the Foundation to offer women throughout Trinidad and Tobago access to free breast cancer screenings, as well as ultrasounds and mammograms. To date, the Scotiabank Women Against Breast Cancer Programme has funded over 16,000 women who required these ser vices. It is par ticularly notewor thy that the majority of women who have accessed the free screening are those who would not have been able to afford it.

Adorned in their pink t-shir ts, ladies and gents joined in solidarity to raise funds for early detection. The team made a lasting impression and next year ICWI plans on having an even bigger Road Angel suppor t on the road.

BROKER SUPPORT!

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STAFF END OF YEAR FUNCTION ICWI Trinidad’s Staff End of Year Dinner 2015 was heralded

as

the

best

one thus far. Mrs. Donna Drayton outdid herself in coordinating the evening’s festivities. The Dinner was held at The

Cour tyard

Marriot

Hotel

and

Conference Centre on December 5.

Employees from branches all across the twin island republic attended and showed out! The ladies outnumbered the gentlemen but that was not a problem at all.

ICWI Trinidad held its first Broker Lime on November 26.

The festivities were superb, the menu

It was an evening of appreciation and merriment. ICWI

was absolutely scrumptious and the music and dancing

currently do business with nine Insurance Brokers and have

continued throughout the night. In true ‘Trini’ style, staff did

been receiving a great deal of suppor t. In an effor t to show

not want the par ty to end.

ICWI Mandeville

Christmas Weekend at Jewel Resort

How to Pack a

Healthy Lunch Exper t approved cheap, delicious lunch goals.

and essential fats at its core. The dominant portion, or the “star

Firstly, what even is a healthy lunch? BuzzFeed Life

of the meal” should be the vegetable component.”

asked Brisbane-based nutritionist Jessica Cox to break

Here are some examples of ingredients that you can

it down.

use to make a tasty and healthy lunch:

“The key elements that constitute a healthy lunch are pretty

Besides the obvious carbohydrates and vegetables, fats

simple. Your lunch meal should ideally contain a combination of

include seeds, nuts and dair y cheese, while things like hummus

macronutrients, which includes complex carbohydrates, protein

and natural yoghur t are great sources of vegetarian protein.

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But we’re all busy these days. Plus, buying lunch out all

celcius until golden brown

the time is damn expensive. Here are some hacks that

and

prove making your lunch won’t eat up too much of your

depending on what veggies

downtime.

you’re using.

tender.

Times

1. Create a routine that works for you.

differ

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3. If you’re time poor, use protein options that do not require much preparation or cooking.

“Cox suggests canned fish, natural yoghurt, quality ham Anna Mendoza BuzzFeed

off the bone, legumes, or boiled eggs.”

“Set aside that 15 minutes as you are cleaning up dinner at night to get your lunch organised (along with the family’s if needed). You can even use leftover dinner for lunch by simply putting the extra into containers when you clear up,” says Cox. “If mornings work better for you, plan to give yourself that extra 10 minutes to put something together. We can all do Examples: Simple Leftovers Frittata

this, it’s just about how we decide to distribute and use our time in the morning.”

2. Aim to include three different vegetables when making your lunch.

“This will ensure you are getting an array of nutrients and not just relying on the same vegetables ever y day,” Cox says.

“At the beginning of the week make up a big batch of roast vegetables that you can use as a base for salads or wrap options. Keep your fridge stocked with bags of baby spinach and/or rocket, an easy add on for extra greens.”

For simple roast veggies, chop into chunky pieces, drizzle 10

with oil, sprinkle with salt and roast at 180 degrees

You will need: •

Eggs

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Leftover roast vegetables

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Leftover ham or smoked salmon

•

Baby spinach and/or rocket

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Cherr y tomatoes

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Feta

•

Anything else that needs using up!

(around 6-8 depending on the size of your baking dish)

Directions: In a bowl combine your eggs with a good dash of milk and season with salt and pepper. Arrange all your leftovers in a baking dish, then pour over the eggs and cook for around 30 minutes in an oven preheated to 180 degrees celcius. This will make around three to four ser ves.

Staff Movements October to December 2015

WELCOME ABOARD We welcome the following persons to the ICWI family and hope their stay will be a long and happy one.

NEW STAFF

Tishawa Gallimore

Garry Smith

Felicia Westcarth

Claims Depar tment

Customer Ser vice Depar tment

Ocho Rios Branch

DEPARTURES

HATCHES

It is with regret that we bid goodbye to the following persons

Congratulations to the following members of staff who

during the four th quar ter of 2015, and wish them prosperity

welcomed new born babies to their families.

in their future under takings: Carlene Rodney – Legal Depar tment Shamara Hutchinson – Claims Depar tment Annekia Hannan – Finance Depar tment

Jahleela Spencer Daughter of Judiane Spencer

Kailey Baxter Daughter of Felicia Campbell-Baxter

(Por tmore Branch)

(Liguanea Branch)

Jameel Thompson – Liguanea Branch Kimberley Ferguson – Spanish Town Branch Angella Burchell – Montego Bay Branch Marcia Bernard – Montego Bay Branch MATCHES

CONDOLENCES Our sincere condolences to the following members of staff who lost loved ones during the four th quar ter of 2015: Enid James – Brown’s Town – Son Neville Warner – MIS – Father Nortell Thomas – Montego Bay – Father Maurice Dacres – REACT Ltd. – Mother

Stanece Zeng (nee Grant) Customer Ser vice

Shaneek Blair (nee Claims

Findlay)

Maurine Samuels-Watson – Linstead – Brother Camille Burnside-Rolle – Bahamas – Mother

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