Bermuda real estate company Coldwell Banker JW Bermuda Realty has been named to the Coldwell Banker Chairman's Circle. This designation is awarded to companies which attain the highest levels of closed adjusted gross commission income within Coldwell Banker during the 2004 calendar year.

Coldwell Banker JW Bermuda Realty is one of only 126 Coldwell Banker companies throughout the world to receive the distinguished award.

As a Chairman's Circle member, Brian Madeiros, president of the local real estate firm is invited to attend a retreat exclusively for Chairman's Circle members to be held at the prestigious Fairmont Chateau in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada in July 2005.

Saksons appointed managing director of Sun Life

Sun Life Financial has appointed Imants Saksons managing director of its offshore businesses, including business in Bermuda.

Mr. Saksons' responsibilities will include oversight for universal life, annuities and investment products designed for high net worth and affluent individuals. These products are offered by Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, a member of the Sun Life Financial group of companies.

Mr. Saksons was most recently vice-president, individual distribution for Sun Life where he was responsible for expanding distribution of products in the United States through investment firms, banks and independent broker dealers.

Prior to joining Sun Life Financial, Mr. Saksons was vice-president at Prudential Insurance in Newark, NJ where he held senior level positions in compliance, marketing and life insurance distribution through independent broker dealers.

Before joining Prudential in 1998, Mr. Saksons spent 26 years with Manufacturers Life Insurance Company in Toronto and Boston, where he held many senior-level positions in sales and distribution.

Troncossi Public Relations to represent the Althletic Club

Public relations firm Troncossi say it is the new PR consultant for Hamilton health club, the Athletic Club.

Troncossi said it will provide “a fully integrated public relations programme to raise the Athletic Club's profile in the consumer and business communities”.

Troncossi will assist the club with media relations and strategic direction and help to organise information seminars in order to reach the company's target audience quickly and cost-effectively, according to a Press release.