The Insurance Managers Association of Cayman (IMAC) raised nearly US$20,000 for its educational scholarship fund through its annual Golf Scramble held in Grand Cayman.
The 23 October event at North Sound Golf Club brought together insurance industry professionals and corporate sponsors to raise funds for Caymanian students pursuing further education locally and overseas.
IMAC said its Educational Scholarship Fund has raised more than $5 million since its establishment, supporting 90 Caymanian students with their education.
This year’s tournament featured team and individual competitions, alongside a raffle that generated additional contributions.
Premium Players, representing Teneo, took first place in the team competition. USA Risk finished second, followed by EY in third place.
Individual competition winners included Kelly Wright for the ladies’ longest drive and Rob Wilson for the men’s longest drive.
Steph Cooper won the ladies’ closest-to-the-pin competition, while Andrew MacKay took the men’s category and Andy Bellfield won the overall closest-to-the-pin prize.
Ric Agrella won the putting competition, while Stephen Caffrey came closest to securing the hole-in-one prize.
Grant Thornton, Honigman and Scotiabank sponsored this year’s tournament.
Pierré Jacobs, partner, insurance at Grant Thornton (Cayman) LLP, said the firm’s sponsorship supported the association’s efforts to fund education opportunities for Caymanians.
“We’re proud to continue supporting the IMAC Golf Scramble and the important work of the IMAC Educational Scholarship Fund,” he said
“It’s an event that brings our industry together for a great cause, and seeing the funds raised translate into educational opportunities for young Caymanians makes our involvement particularly rewarding.”
Honigman partner Rob Humphries said the firm was supporting an initiative aimed at helping Caymanian students pursue further education.
“We’re delighted to support this year’s IMAC Golf Scramble and contribute to an initiative that makes a meaningful difference in the local community,” he said.
“Education is an investment in the future, and we’re pleased to play a part in helping the next generation of Caymanian talent pursue their ambitions.”
Marcus Stafford, director of Captive Insurance Services at Scotiabank and Trust (Cayman) Ltd, said the bank had supported the tournament for seven years.
“For seven years, Scotiabank has supported the IMAC Golf Scramble and its ongoing commitment to education,” he said.
“The event is a great example of what can be achieved when the industry comes together, and we’re proud to contribute to a scholarship programme that continues to create opportunities for Caymanian students.”
Raffle prizes were donated by the Westin, Sunshine Suites, Cayman Islands Sailing Club, Cayman Physio, Luca, North Sound Golf Club, Market Street Group and the IMAC CCF Committee.
