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Insurance Institute of Ontario

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

Arms of Insurance Institute of Ontario

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Blazon

Arms

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;

Crest

A bezant charged with a demi-bear couped Sable;

Motto

LEARN SECURITY;


Symbolism

Arms

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

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

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