Advance death benefits evolve
More clients with short life expectancies may be able to qualify
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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
Minding the millennial insurance gap
How firms are reaching a resistant segment
- By: Mark Burgess
- September 19, 2019 September 20, 2019
- 08:58
iA Financial’s profits rise 9% in first quarter
The U.S. divisions saw strong growth
- By: Staff
- May 9, 2019 May 9, 2019
- 13:58
Hub acquires Calgary-based brokerage
Clarity Benefits Group offers life insurance, group retirement and employee benefits plans
- By: Staff
- May 7, 2019 May 7, 2019
- 12:26
How the Canada Life rebrand will impact advisors
The consolidation will make it easier to choose and market products, an executive says
- By: Greg Dalgetty
- April 3, 2019 April 3, 2019
- 17:10
Sun Life CEO made $9.7 million in 2018
See how Dean Connor's pay compares to other top executives
- By: Staff
- March 27, 2019 March 27, 2019
- 12:42
Why life insurers are investing with ESG in mind
P&C insurers aren't the only ones worried about climate change
- By: Sara Tatelman
- March 12, 2019 March 12, 2019
- 16:13
Great-West Life introduces digital life insurance platform
The application for products with 10- and 20-year terms will be simpler
- By: Staff
- March 12, 2019 March 12, 2019
- 11:26
Big three life insurers had improved results in 2018: Fitch
The rating agency predicts another strong year in 2019
- By: Staff
- March 11, 2019 March 11, 2019
- 16:39
Great-West-Lifeco raises dividend after reporting $710M Q4 profit
The insurer saw strong performance from its European arm, but weaker contributions from its Canada and U.S. divisions
- By: Armina Ligaya, The Canadian Press
- February 7, 2019 February 7, 2019
- 12:05
Co-operators purchases Redfords Insurance Brokers
Financial terms were not disclosed
- By: Staff
- January 28, 2019 January 28, 2019
- 11:42
Great-West Lifeco selling U.S. individual life insurance business
The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2019
- By: Staff
- January 24, 2019 January 24, 2019
- 11:04
Equitable Bank uses whole life insurance to fund retirement
Clients can borrow up to 90% of their policy's cash surrender value
- By: Staff
- December 13, 2018 September 3, 2019
- 14:48
Insurers turn to tech as broker’s role in doubt: KPMG
An industry survey finds the regulatory burden is a top concern
- By: Staff
- December 7, 2018 December 7, 2018
- 13:10
Life insurers welcome new rules for deposits
Saskatchewan amends insurance regulations for accepting deposits
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 30, 2018 October 30, 2018
- 14:21
Eliminate lesser-known insurance taxes, C.D. Howe says
Provincial insurance taxation weighs on consumers
- By: Staff
- October 3, 2018 October 3, 2018
- 17:11
Immediate leveraged insurance: Tips and traps
Watch out for these issues
- By: Kevin Wark
- September 12, 2018 September 12, 2018
- 15:14
Coach clients through death claims
The process should start while clients are still alive
- By: Suzanne Yar Khan
- July 23, 2018 September 10, 2018
- 00:00
Should small businesses insure key people?
A look at the considerations and different policies
- By: Suzanne Yar Khan
- July 16, 2018 September 10, 2018
- 00:00