Charles (Charlie) Cooke is the Founder of the Insurance Company of Prince Edward Island (ICPEI). Charlie’s career dates back close to 60 years starting in New Brunswick with Transamerica Insurance Company. In 1970 he returned to his native P.E.I. where he started Charlie Cooke Insurance Agency which today operated by his children is one of the largest insurance brokerages in the Maritime Provinces. Charlie also formed Atlantic Adjusting & Appraisals Ltd. and Maritime Finance and Acceptance Corporation within his insurance business endeavors. A graduate of Kings Edgehill Collegiate in Windsor Nova Scotia Charlie has been active in his community with local community groups and serving on national boards in insurance associations. Inducted in to the PEI Business Hall of Fame in 2008 and recognized by local hospitals and educational institutions for his philanthropic efforts Charlie remains active in the business community.