Insurance

How to explain policy ratings, declines

From time to time I receive e-mails from consumers with questions like "I wondered if it was legal for insurance companies to refuse to insure children with autism?"

By Helena Smeenk Pritchard |January 25, 2013

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Industry

Must-reads on insurance

These popular articles on insurance will get you up to speed on what’s happening in the industry and provide you with information you need to help clients and improve your practice.

By Staff |January 24, 2013

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Life

5 tips for self-employed clients

There's been a significant increase in the number of self-employed workers.

By Staff |January 18, 2013

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Industry

Domestic insurers gaining market share

The Canadian insurance market has continued to deglobalize with the rise of domestic insurers.

By Staff |January 16, 2013

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Life

Disability’s an important sale

Low long-term interest rates, introduction of International Financial Reporting Standards and unprecedented market volatility have created an uncertain environment for Canadian insurers and advisors.

By David Wm. Brown |January 14, 2013

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Life

Calculating a 14-month trend

When dealing with insurance renewals, you’ll have to explain a 14-month trend to your client.

By Vikram Barhat |January 10, 2013

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Industry

Top insurance underwriting tips

Significant risk factors often increase the premiums of life insurance policies. But there are also risks clients can manage to obtain better rates.

January 7, 2013

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Industry

In advance of Monday’s meeting of federal, provincial and territorial finance ministers, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) delivered a clear message: it’s time to implement voluntary PRPPs as the economy cannot afford a hike in CPP premiums. Read: An advisor’s guide to the PRPP “While we know some provinces are holding out for […]

By Staff |December 14, 2012

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Industry