Insurers hop on LRCN bandwagon
More firms are expected to take advantage of new rules adopted last month, DBRS says
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Ensure your client can afford policy premiums
Needs assessment is more than gathering information
- By: Michelle Schriver
- March 12, 2021 March 12, 2021
- 09:00
Universal life policies can’t be used for unlimited deposits, appeal court rules
Hedge funds argued they should be able to make unlimited deposits for a guaranteed return
- By: Greg Dalgetty
- March 11, 2021 March 11, 2021
- 09:03
CLHIA shoots down online rumours about Covid-19 vaccines and insurance
The associated rebutted false claims that vaccination would affect benefits and coverage
- By: Staff
- March 8, 2021 March 8, 2021
- 11:07
Life insurance claims increase in Q2 due to Covid-19
The spike was within an acceptable range for insurers
- By: Michelle Schriver
- October 28, 2020 October 28, 2020
- 14:18
Low rates affecting insurers’ products, portfolios: DBRS
The rating agency outlines the ongoing interest-rate challenge for the insurance industry
- By: Michelle Schriver
- July 30, 2020 July 30, 2020
- 13:24
IA Financial’s profits rebound with strong sales in second quarter
Sales of individual insurance and guaranteed products were up
- By: Mark Burgess
- July 30, 2020 July 30, 2020
- 12:54
Supreme Court upholds genetic non-discrimination law
The act ensures Canadians can take genetic tests without being disadvantaged for insurance
- By: Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press
- July 10, 2020 July 10, 2020
- 13:31
Understanding rebating rules for insurance
Advisors in breach of provincial regulations could face sanctions
- By: Kevin Wark
- June 26, 2020 June 26, 2020
- 15:00
Insurance regulator explains why it slashed 73% of regulatory guidance
Mark White, CEO of FSRA, discusses the regulator's efforts to increase efficiency
- By: Greg Dalgetty
- June 11, 2020 June 11, 2020
- 17:10
What U.S. citizens should know before purchasing Canadian life insurance
These steps can prevent tax surprises
- By: Charmaine Ko
- June 4, 2020 June 2, 2020
- 14:00
The perils of owning U.S. life insurance
These tax-advantaged savings vehicles can result in a tremendous tax headache
- By: Charmaine Ko
- May 29, 2020 June 4, 2020
- 15:51
Donation of life insurance policies isn’t trafficking, B.C. regulator says
Advisors receive some clarity on anti-trafficking legislation
- By: Michelle Schriver
- May 8, 2020 May 11, 2020
- 12:43
Canada Protection Plan streamlines applications, introduces CI products
E-policies are also now available across the firm's lineup
- By: Michelle Schriver
- April 20, 2020 April 20, 2020
- 11:16
How life insurers are responding to the pandemic
Digital capabilities and flexible underwriting help support sales
- By: Michelle Schriver
- April 7, 2020 April 7, 2020
- 13:43
Keeping up with insurance innovations
Data and personalization are changing the business. Where does the advisor fit in?
- By: Michelle Schriver
- March 27, 2020 April 13, 2020
- 09:30
Manulife CEO’s compensation increases in 2019
The multinational firm's chief executive earned more than $14M in compensation
- By: Staff
- March 20, 2020 March 20, 2020
- 18:02
Coronavirus threat to insurers: higher claims, lower gains
A Moody's report breaks the potential impact
- March 2, 2020 March 2, 2020
- 12:05
Advance death benefits evolve
More clients with short life expectancies may be able to qualify
- By: Michelle Schriver
- February 7, 2020 March 11, 2020
- 09:30
Canada Life amalgamation receives government approval
Company exec says the change will simplify “how advisors choose products”
- By: Staff
- November 25, 2019 November 25, 2019
- 13:42
Great-West Lifeco beats Q3 expectations as profits rise 6%
Sales grew by 22% to $41.9 billion, driven by growth in the U.S. and Canada
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 31, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 10:49
Managing expectations when clients have older whole life plans
Prepare clients for the impact of low rates and other policy variables
- By: Pierre Ghorbanian
- October 30, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 15:00
Equitable expands borrowing options
CSV Max lets whole life policyholders borrow up to 90% of their policy’s cash surrender value
- By: Staff
- October 28, 2019 October 28, 2019
- 13:00
Help a divorced couple cover support obligations
Utilizing life insurance is just one option
- By: Suzanne Yar Khan
- October 25, 2019 October 25, 2019
- 13:00
iA Financial Group merging two insurers under its brand
iA Insurance acquired Excellence in 2008
- By: Staff
- September 25, 2019 September 25, 2019
- 11:03