Daviot Kelly, Staff Reporter
Errol Ziadie 'drop legs' with Makeda Solomon, branch manager for NEM (Montego Bay branch) at his farewell luncheon. – Colin Hamilton/Freelance Photographer
FOR 40 years he helped to decorate the landscape that is the insurance scene in Jamaica, and people are now admiring his masterpiece.
Errol T. Ziadie, known affectionately as 'EZ' to his friends, was the centre of attention on Thursday at the Caymanas Golf and Country Club as he officially retired after 40 years in the business.
NEM Insurance Company (of which he was managing director), hosted its annual Golf Day and used the occasion to honour the man who helped take the company through the turbulent waters of the insurance ocean during the '90s.
A FEW TEARS
"Wow, all these kisses. I should retire more often," joked Ziadie as he went around trying to shake every hand and get every hug.
There were a few hazy looking eyes from a few of the ladies; a give-away that there might have been a few tears.
General manager of NEM's parent company, Jamaica National Building Society, Earl Jarrett, said "Errol is known as a boss with an open door policy. Staff will remember him for his straightforward advice, his sharp mind, and his willingness to roll up his sleeves and tackle any task."
ENERGETIC PERFORMANCE
Tommy Smith, managing director of CGM Brokers, described him as an ambassador to the industry who represented them at the highest level.
Dwight Richards, Maria Myrie and Friends had the crowd, EZ included, rocking to their energetic performance. When they cranked out 54-46, EZ left his chair to 'boogy' before pointing everyone to the dessert tray.
As jovial as he had been throughout the function, Ziadie thanked his family and the many friends he had made in his time.
The quote of the afternoon went to him being the avid golfer he is: 'Golfers don't die; they just lose their balls'.
