In 2007, Aviva North American Region furthered our involvement in CSR through engagement with external organisations and events.

Lew Dunn Charity Golf Classic

The Lew Dunn Charity Golf classic is an annual tournament held by the Lew Dunn Memorial Foundation and Aviva Canada in honour of the late Lew Dunn, former President and CEO of Aviva Canada who passed away from colorectal cancer in 1999. The tournament raised more than $283,000 for a scholarship fund benefiting surgeons who study colon cancer.

In the eight years that the Lew Dunn Charity Golf Classic has taken place, more than $1.4 million has been raised to aid in the fight against colon cancer. Due to the Foundation’s success, the Ontario government matched the monies raised and funded a programme for medical training to develop a permanent endowment in Mr. Dunn’s name.

Federation of Iowa Insurers

Aviva is an active participant in the Federation of Iowa Insurers, an important group in the company’s USA headquarters state. The Federation works closely with legislators to ensure elected officials are well informed on the importance of ethical business practices, and the strong role that the insurance industry plays in the community.