Insurance Institute of Ontario

The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.

Toronto, Ontario
Registration of Arms and a Badge
June 15, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 266

Arms of Insurance Institute of Ontario
Arms of Insurance Institute of Ontario
Badge of Insurance Institute of Ontario
 
Arms of Insurance Institute of Ontario

Arms of Insurance Institute of Ontario

Blazon

Barry wavy of six Azure and Argent issuant from the base a phoenix rising from flames proper on a chief Argent an open book proper edged Or bound between two maple leaves Gules;

Symbolism

The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The phoenix, representing renewal and resurrection, is a common symbol used by insurance companies. The book symbolizes the educational mandate of the Institute. The maple leaf symbolizes Canada.

Crest

Blazon

A bezant charged with a demi-bear couped Sable;

Symbolism

The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The black bear is taken from the crest of the province of Ontario.

Motto

Blazon

LEARN SECURITY;

Symbolism

This phrase is another reference to the educational mandate of the Institute.
Badge of Insurance Institute of Ontario

Badge of Insurance Institute of Ontario

Blazon

A fountain encircled by two maple branches their stems in saltire surmounted by a torch enflamed proper;

Symbolism

The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The torch generally symbolizes learning and excellence.
 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 27, 2021 in Volume 155, page 1317 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of the Insurance Institute of Ontario

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not Available.

Painter

Artist of the College of Arms and CHA / Artiste du Collège d’armes et AHC

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Civil Institution

Other Information

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the Court of the Lord Lyon, Edinburgh, Scotland, 18 January 1955.