{"id":560,"date":"2024-04-26T18:14:40","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T18:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mastersinsurance.com\/?page_id=560"},"modified":"2025-01-24T15:41:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T15:41:39","slug":"our-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mastersinsurance.com\/about\/our-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Team"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Our
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Our founders and second and third generation family members work with an expert team of professionals to bring the best in service and solutions to our clients.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Home<\/a><\/span> <\/i> About<\/a><\/span> <\/i> Our Team<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

Our
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Frank<\/strong>
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Founding Partner (1966 – 2020)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The late Frank Ciccolini Sr. co-founded Masters Insurance with his brother Sam in 1966. His foresight and compassion laid the foundation for the company\u2019s acclaimed customer service.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOur Tribute<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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In Loving Memory <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 1950s, Frank Ciccolini Sr., a recent arrival in Canada himself, recognized a pressing concern among fellow newcomers in the booming construction industry \u2013 many were equipped with ambition and skill but lacked a financial safety net to withstand life-altering accidents, injuries, or liabilities. Frank Sr. felt a deep connection to these hardworking individuals and made it his mission to safeguard their dreams and livelihoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He bridged the language barrier between insurers and the Italian community, advocating fiercely on their behalf. He juggled demanding hours at a cardboard factory with his ambition to build an insurance business that truly cared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each evening, after his cherished 5 p.m. mealtime with family, Frank Sr. would visit potential clients in their homes. His wife Jennie arranged these appointments, each one a step towards securing a better future for his community. Not surprisingly, Frank Sr. became one of the top producers for Mutual of Omaha, Canada.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Sam<\/strong>
Ciccolini<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Founding Partner<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A Founding Partner of Masters Insurance, Sam Ciccolini is an entrepreneur, active volunteer, philanthropist and, most importantly, a friend to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRead Full Bio<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Sam Ciccolini Founding Partner<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Founding Partner of Masters Insurance, Sam Ciccolini is a highly regarded figure in the insurance industry. Sam\u2019s approach to business has always been personal and collaborative; he believes in working alongside staff rather than above them, constantly staying attuned to their daily concerns, as well as the needs of clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond his entrepreneurial success, Sam has always been deeply committed to charitable causes. Over the years, he has given his active support to more than 80 organizations in Canada, underlining his longstanding commitment to building resilient communities and elevating the quality of life for those less fortunate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sam\u2019s commitment to his community has been recognized through many distinguished awards, including the Canada 150 Community Leader Award in 2017, the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce Philanthropic Business Person of the Year Award in 2011, and the National Congress of Italian Canadians-Toronto District Order of Merit Award in 2010. He was also a recipient of Her Majesty the Queen\u2019s 50th Jubilee Medal for his contribution to the community and is a member of the Order of Canada, Order of Ontario, Order of Vaughan, and a Commander of the Order of the Star of Solidarity, an honour conferred upon him by the Italian Republic. In 2013, he was vested with a doctor of law honoris causa from Assumption University of Windsor, and he was honoured as a Master Philanthropist by Community Living Mississauga in 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 A sports enthusiast, particularly when it comes to hockey, Sam has founded or chaired several prominent hockey leagues in the GTA. He fervently believes that nurturing a love for the sport among today’s youth not only upholds Canada\u2019s cherished hockey tradition but also shapes players into responsible citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sam cherishes the love and support of his wife, Donna, his pillar for over 57 years. Together, they have two children: Michael, now a second-generation partner at Masters Insurance, and Cristina (1975-1985), whom they lost tragically young to Fanconi’s Anemia. Cristina’s memory remains vivid in the hearts of the Ciccolini family. Sam’s joy in life is further amplified by the presence of his three cherished grandchildren.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Max<\/strong>
Ciccolini<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Partner<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Shifting from education to insurance, Max Ciccolini joined his brothers at Masters Insurance in 1972 and currently guides our accounting operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRead Full Bio<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Max Ciccolini Partner <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1972, Max left a teaching career with the Toronto Board of Education to join his brothers at Masters Insurance. He oversaw administration and finances, strengthening the foundation of their growing insurance agency. An alumnus of the Ontario Institute of Secondary Education at the University of Toronto, Max taught history and economics at Danforth Collegiate. Today, Max is the backbone of Masters\u2019 finance operations. His meticulous oversight spans accounting, compliance and policies, delivering efficiency and excellence to both clients and staff. His strength of character, financial acumen and organizational skills place him at the heart of Masters\u2019 operations.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Gary<\/strong>
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Partner<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Since 1981, Gary\u2019s expertise and recognition in the surety industry have been vital in shaping Masters into a respected brokerage with strong community ties.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRead Full Bio<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Gary Corby<\/strong> Partner <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gary Corby, a Founding Partner of Masters Insurance, brings with him a wealth of experience and recognition in the surety bond industry. Hailing from the east end of Toronto, he has been instrumental in shaping Masters Insurance into a respected insurance brokerage deeply rooted in the community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beginning his career in the early 1960s, Gary joined the Aetna Casualty and Surety Company, a global leader in the surety industry. His dedication and expertise took him to various locations across the US before returning to Toronto. He then joined The Guarantee Company of North America, where he served as the bond manager for Ontario and Western Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1981, Gary Corby joined close friend Sam Ciccolini, alongside Frank Sr. and Max, to solidify the Masters partnership. With Gary’s invaluable contributions, the agency emerged as a construction-oriented commercial insurance leader, known for its unwavering commitment to the industry and community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gary’s passion for sports, exemplified by his hockey career at St. Lawrence University, reflects his enduring enthusiasm for excellence.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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With 35+ years in the insurance industry, Rita is dedicated to improving the lives of others. After graduating from York University in 1984, she joined her late father, Frank Sr., at Masters Insurance, leading the Personal Lines unit. In 1997, Rita took the helm of the Groups Benefits Unit at Masters Life Insurance Agency Limited, continuing her commitment to enhancing client experiences.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n