ICWI Coverage Jun.2017

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ICWI’s 48th Anniversary & Award Ceremony 2016 Employee of the Year Sanjay Bailey

Trinidad’s New Agency & Sales Representatives UnderWriter in Trinidad ICWI’s Got Talent Cayman Discovery Day

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ICWI Hunger Games

Scavenger Hunt

Wellness Corner • • •

Ocho Rios Gets Moving Getting Fit with Cayman Six simple ways to smarter, healthier eating

Hurricane Preparedness Staff Movements

ICWI’S 48th

ANNIVERSARY & AWARD CEREMONY

Passport

highlight the benefits of hard work and perseverance. He

Outfit

also illustrated how to be SMART in setting your goals.

Dancing Shoes

S – Specific M – Measurable

A simple checklist for ICWI’s 48th Anniversary and Award

A – Attainable

Ceremony. This most anticipated event was held at The

R - Realistic

Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on the 22nd of May.

T – Time Bound

The theme for the evening was “The Power of You”, and

He left the audience with a blue print for success that

as it suggests, the idea was to motivate staff members to

accurately identifies the steps, obstacles and solutions

outline their goals and to take practical measures in order

to the many challenges that one may encounter on their

to achieve them. To do this, staff were given a passport to

journey. He encouraged the audience to utilise their

record their personal and professional journey.

passport in order to accomplish this.

Damion Hobson, Entrepreneur and Marketing Agent for

Shortly after the presentation, the audience was serenaded

ICWI in St. Kitts and Nevis was the guest speaker. His focus

by the awesome Fab 5 band. This was described by one

was on growth, success and how to realise your dreams.

staff member as a “teaser for what was to come later that

He gave a personal yet realistic approach with the aim to

evening”.

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The Awards

The Employee of the Year was Sanjay

The awardees were elegantly dressed and those who wore

Bailey

their uniforms used matching accessories to enhance their

Department. Hard working yet extremely

attire, all in an effort to take that perfect picture.

helpful,

of

the

the

Broker

ladies

of

Marketing the

Broker

Department could not resist nominating The long service awards were presented as follows:

their favourite co-worker and the only

Five Years

male in the Department.

Tina Ashley-McFarlane

Paula Phillips

Judiane Spencer

Marie Phirmis

Gordon Wong

Jenelle Bernard

Cruse Brown

Michelle Robinson

Janine Wray

Karlene Garibe

Michelle Shand-Forbes

Trecate Yong

Sandra Gilman

Samuel Smith

Tamara Lindo

Sanjay Solomon

The first and second runners-up were from the vibrant Claims Department.

These prizes went to Resean Richards and Samantha Henry respectively.

Ten Years Lashana Bowen Kitson

Stacy-Ann Ellis

Sherene Williams

Tara Braham

Ian Parish

Malva Williamson

Kaydian Cridland

Natika Smikle

The climax of the evening was the announcement of the Profit Centre for the Year. The drums were rolling as anxiety permeated the atmosphere. The award went to Brown’s Town Branch,

Fifteen Years

which significantly surpassed their 2016

Keisha-Lou Buchanan

Carolyn Sahti

Jacqueline Johns

Paul Lalor

Maxine Segree

Valrie Tomlinson

Twenty Years

target.

After

the

evening’s

formalities

the

buffet was opened and everyone helped

Racquel Ashman

themselves to the scrumptious dinner

Keisha McKen

including the highly talked about chicken pasta ... mmmm!

Twenty-Five Years Adena Miller

The Fab 5 band brought the curtains

Alrea Washington Hoilett

down with some electrifying soca music that had all the attendees dancing,

Special Awards

singing and having a good time.

Viviene Richards was awarded the Most Improved agent for 2016.

To all the awardees of the evening and all those who have worked hard to promote

The Qubert Gordon Agent of the Year Award went to Sophia

the Company’s success, thank you for

Coote-Smith.

your service and a big congratulations

Carolyn Sahti claimed the award for the Signature Sales

from the ICWI family.

Leader for 2016 for the second time, while Candice Richardson was the Star Achiever for 2016.

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Employee of the Year

Sanjay Bailey Sanjay

is

a

well

respected

returning resident and a beloved member of the Broker team.

Due to his affable personality, he is always eager to discuss and debate to get to the bottom of a particular work situation (or about the latest local and international

affairs,

but

not

without highlighting his own humorous twist to the story).

He is an avid football fan although he himself doesn’t seem to play, and in his spare time he can be found “binge watching” the sport and discussing the outcome with his male colleagues. When he is not watching football, Sanjay enjoys partying and is always in favour of having a good time.

A thorn among the roses in the Broker Unit, he is very much aware of his role as the ‘man-ayaad’ and always ensures that the ladies

Sanjay’s commitment to the job is unquestionable; he is reliable, flexible,

are well-taken care of. He is always keen on

goal-oriented, pro-active and always willing to give a helping hand. He

lending a listening ear while they vent their

handles his brokers with tact and truly balances at all times, ICWI’s interest

grouses or providing a well needed snack

with theirs – he is well deserving of this award and truly exemplifies the

to sustain the famished until lunch time.

Company’s motto “Serving You Is All We Do”.

Congratulations to you, Sanjay!

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TRINIDAD’S NEW AGENCY & SALES REPRESENTATIVES On May 1st, the ICWI family welcomed Ian Ujagarsingh and Reshma Toll - Ujagarsingh, as our newest sales representatives in Point Fortin, Southwest Trinidad. This new addition has increased ICWI’s presence in Trinidad and Tobago to a total of 14 branches.

Southwest Trinidad is known as the ‘Land of Oil’ and is the home of the infamous Pitch Lake (the largest deposit of asphalt in the world) as well as many L&G Plants.

Ian is a Health and Safety Consultant and has been working in the Oil and Gas industry for the past 15 years.

He is also an Instructor in First Aid & CPR and holds a Diploma from City & Guilds, UK. Ian is a certified OHAS 180001 Lead Auditor and has many interesting stories to share including working in countries such as Iraq, Mongolia, Kenya and Tanzania amongst others.

Reshma has in excess of 15 years’ experience in the Banking & Finance Industry and is also a Certified Financial Advisor. She holds a MBA in Finance from the Australian Institute of Business and certification from the Institute of Banking & Finance Trinidad and Tobago.

Reshma is well known in her area, and has an impressive list of contacts based on her experience in the Financial Sector.

This husband and wife team is very excited to actualize their dream of starting their own business and ICWI is equally excited to have them on board.

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UnderWriter in Trinidad The UnderWriter system was officially launched in Trinidad and Tobago on July 1. A total of 38 team members and agents were trained in the 14 branches across the Twin Island Republic. These branches include Arima, Couva, Chaguanas, Cunupia, Curepe, Penal, Point Fortin, Port of Spain, Rio Claro, San Juan, San Fernando, Sangre Grande, Tobago and Tunapuna. The team is excited and

optimistic

about

this

new

venture and is ready for the journey ahead. Let’s welcome ICWI Trinidad & Tobago to the UnderWriter family!

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Carolyn Sahti

Carolyn Sahti has been employed to ICWI since February 2002, in the Customer Service Department. Carolyn has embraced her artistic side for over five years by showcasing her talent in assembling baby shower gifts using diapers, towels, blankets and other baby necessities. Her creativity was further enhanced after pursuing a course in floral arrangement and balloon decor.

Carolyn enjoys making her baby bhower gifts because she finds it interesting and appreciates the reaction from her customers. Her baby shower gifts are available for purchase and prices start at JA $5,000

CAYMAN DISCOVERY DAY

The ICWI sponsored Discovery Day Adventure Challenge had teams of 4 competing in a cross-island physical and mental challenge to competitive for the Grand Prize of CI$5,000. Part proceeds also benefited the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre.

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ICWI’S HUNGER GAMES: SCAVENGER HUNT With summer now upon us, staff look forward to the various activities that will occur over the 3 month period. The Social Committee hosted the Hunger Games that kicked off with a Scavenger Hunt. The staff at Head Office was split into two teams and given a list of tasks to complete in 30 minutes. Going head to head were team Unbeatable and team Bad & Boujee.

Despite the rainy weather, clear skies quickly appeared to get the games going.

Teams were given a total of 6 riddles that would take them to various locations in order to complete their tasks. The mad race to get everything done took teams to John R. Wong Supermarket, Emancipation Park and Total gas station. Teams were asked to sing to customers in KFC and take photos posing with Burger King patrons.

Both teams seemed to be aggressively pushing towards finishing their list but there could only be one winner.

Congratulations to team Unbeatable for coming out on top and winning the ICWI Scavenger Hunt 2017. After the winners were given their trophy and celebratory cake, the DJ for the evening signaled the start of the Social with upbeat music.

Those in attendance came together to eat, drink, dance and celebrate another successful staff event

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WELLNESS CORNER Ocho Rios Gets Moving

A long, happy, healthy life is a universal desire and ICWI’s Ocho Rios Branch has come to the realisation that their mental and physical health is their responsibility. In April, through their collective efforts, organised weekly aerobics workout sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. These sessions have not only resulted in improved physiques, but have also promoted greater social interactions and created a more positive work environment.

Name

Time

Name

Time

Kris Mendes

27:36

Jacinth Burrell

44:23

Kirk McGrath

30:53

Brittney Brooks

52:40

Janique Smith

34:03

Caroline Andrews

55:17

Dikoda Davis

37:03

Lasonia Thomas

1:02:47

Shellesa Smith

37:48

Tishawa Gallimore 1:02:48

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GETTING FIT WITH CAYMAN ICWI and

Cayman

their

sister

company

Cayman

Insurance

Centre

joined forces again to battle the bulge.

Exercise

classes

started in May to aid staff in getting stronger improving

and their

health.

What are you doing to stay healthy?!

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Six simple ways to smarter, healthier eating

Source: http://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/six-simple-ways-tosmarter-healthier-eating

To eat well, you need to combine nutritional science, a jolt of common sense, and pure enjoyment. Most of us know that fresh salad, berries, and slowing down when eating are better for us than wolfing down energy bars and sweets.

But how to make that leap from our current habits to healthier ones?

Here are six ways you can eat healthy, delicious meals, and really enjoy what you’re eating.

1. DITCH WHOLE MILK Not only does this reduce saturated fat in your diet, it shaves off calories.

How: Switch to 1% or nonfat milk, and nonfat versions of other dairy products like yogurt and ice cream. Can’t bear to go cold turkey? Step down more slowly to 2% milk, then 1% en route to nonfat, if possible.

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2. HARNESS THE POWER OF NUTS (AND SEEDS)

4. PACK LUNCH ONCE A WEEK

Almonds, cashews, filberts, hazelnuts,

And since you are controlling portion sizes, you can make sure that you’re not

peanuts, pecans, and pistachios pack

supersizing your meal. Plus, it saves you money.

This makes healthy food choices readily available to you at work or on an outing.

plenty of beneficial nutrients, including vitamin E, folic acid, potassium, and

How: Once a week before you shop for groceries, write out a meal plan that

fiber. Although many nuts are high in

leaves enough leftovers for one or two lunches.

fat, the fat is mainly unsaturated — a healthy choice.

5. EAT FIVE (OR MORE) VEGETABLES AND FRUITS A DAY

How: First, put nuts on the grocery

It’s a nutrient-packed way to fill your plate that is generally low in calories.

list. Nuts are high in calories, so it’s best to enjoy them in place of other

How: First, for one week, keep track of how often you eat fruits and vegetables.

snacks, not in addition, and to keep

One serving equals one-half cup of chopped fruit or most vegetables; for raw

serving sizes small.

leafy vegetables like lettuce and spinach, a serving is one cup. Once you have your baseline, try adding one fruit or vegetable serving a day.

3. TASTE FOOD BEFORE YOU SALT IT Break the autopilot habit of reaching

6. PLAN MEALS THAT ARE DELIGHTFUL, DELICIOUS AND HEALTHY

for the salt shaker.

In an ideal world, food delights all our senses: it looks beautiful, smells heavenly,

How: For two days, don’t put any salt

and tastes delicious, and its textures feel and even sound satisfying. Start

on your food at all. A short break can

thinking about food as something to really savour and enjoy.

help reset your taste buds. Then, leave the salt shaker in the cabinet, so it

How: Pencil in time to prepare and savor one or two special meals a week. Once

becomes a bit of an effort to reach

you’ve assembled great ingredients, set a gorgeous table. Take a moment to

for it. Make a ritual out of truly tasting

truly take in scents, companions, and surroundings, and if you like, give thanks.

your food before you decide if it needs tweaking.

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HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS

It only takes one storm to change your life and community. Tropical cyclones are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena. If you live in an area prone to tropical cyclones, you need to be prepared. Even areas well away from the coastline can be threatened by dangerous flooding, destructive winds and tornadoes from these storms

Source: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/hurricane/index.shtml

Determine Your Risk Find out today what types of wind and water hazards could happen where you live, and then start preparing now for how to handle them. Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. Their impacts can be felt hundreds of miles

in a home that would be unsafe during

minimum of one week. Electricity and

inland. It’s easy to forget what a

a hurricane. If you are, figure out where

water could be out for at least that

hurricane is capable of doing. Jamaica

you’d go and how you’d get there if told

long. You’ll need extra cash, a battery-

has not been directly impacted by a

to evacuate. You do not need to travel

powered radio and flashlights. Many of

major hurricane (Category 3 or higher)

hundreds of miles. Identify someone,

us have cell phones, and they all run

in more than a decade. However,

perhaps a friend or relative who

on batteries. You’re going to need a

hurricanes such as Charley, Ivan and

doesn’t live in a zone or unsafe home,

portable, crank or solar powered USB

Sandy reminded us that significant

and work it out with them to use their

charger.

impacts can occur without it being a

home as your evacuation destination.

direct hit or a major hurricane. Many

Be sure to account for your pets, as

Insurance Check-up

people are suffering from hurricane

most local shelters do not permit

Call your insurance company or agent

amnesia in the forms of complacency,

them. Put the plan in writing for you

and ask for an insurance check-

denial

and those you care about.

up to make sure you have enough

and

inexperience.

This

remarkable hurricane streak is going

homeowners insurance to repair or

to end, and we have to be ready for it

Assemble Disaster Supplies

even replace your home. Don’t forget

to happen this season.

You’re going to need supplies not just

coverage for your car.

to get through the storm but for the Develop an Evacuation Plan

potentially lengthy and unpleasant

Strengthen Your Home

The first thing you need to do is

aftermath.

non-

If you plan to ride out the storm in your

find out if you live in a storm surge

perishable food, water and medicine

home, make sure it is in good repair

hurricane evacuation zone or if you’re

to last each person in your family a

and up to local hurricane building

Have

enough

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code specifications. Many of these retrofits do not cost much or take as long to do as you may think. Have the proper plywood, steel or aluminum panels to

STAFF April-July MOVEMENTS 2017

board up the windows and doors.

Check On Your Neighbour Many Jamaicans rely on their neighbors after a disaster, but there are also many

ABOARD

ways you can help your neighbors before a hurricane approaches. Learn about all the different actions you and your neighbors can take to prepare and recover from the hazards associated with

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

hurricanes. Start the conversation now with these Neighbor Helping Neighbor strategies.

Complete Your Written Hurricane Plan The time to prepare for a hurricane is

Kathryn Graham

Chanthorn Benjamin

Ramona Crawford

Finance Department

Claims Department

Claims Department

before the season begins, when you have the time and are not under pressure.

If you wait until a hurricane is on your doorstep, the odds are that you will be under duress and will make the wrong

Alecia Bowers

Shadane Sullivan

decisions. Take the time now to write

Montego Bay Branch

Montego Bay Branch

down your hurricane plan. Know where you will ride out the storm and get your supplies now. You don’t want to be standing in long lines when a hurricane warning is issued. Those supplies that you need will probably be sold out by the time you reach the front of the line.

Being prepared, before a hurricane threatens, makes you resilient to the hurricane impacts of wind and water. It will mean the difference between your being a hurricane victim and a hurricane survivor.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHAIRMAN Hon. Dennis Lalor, Chairman, June 15th

RETIREMENT

Venceta Morrison

Stephen Holland

Head Office

Head Office

DEPARTURES Kenasha Kalphat

Tamara Lindo

Latoya Mitchell

Ishan Burrell

Norando Brown

Troy Daley

Claims Department Claims Department

Montego Bay Branch

Shellane McFarlane Finance Department

Mandeville Branch

Congratulations to the following member of staff:

Mandeville Branch

Customer Care Department

We wish them all the best in their future undertakings.

Sasha-Kaye Richards

son Bryson

MATCHES

Latoya Wright son Akheil

Dermaine DaSilva son Jayden

CONDOLENCES Our deepest sympathies to the Congratulations to Chantelle Smith (nee Little-John) who wed on April 29th

following members of staff on the passing of their loved ones: Sandra Gilman (Head Office) on the passing of her mother Paula Phillips (Cross Roads) on the passing of her sister Rosemarie Wilks (Head Office) on the passing of her mother Keisha-Lou Buchanan (Mandeville Branch) on the passing of her mother Chantalle Jones (Spanish Town Branch) on the passing of her grandfather Jacqueline Jackson (Head Office) on the passing of her father Jeneil Chang (Head Office) on the passing of her mother-in-law Naudia Hodgson (Head Office) on the passing of her mother

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