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Manulife expands accelerated underwriting for life insurance Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Manulife expands accelerated underwriting for life insurance

As of July, 29, 2017, Manulife will offer accelerated underwriting for the following life insurance products for clients aged 18 to 45 and coverage amounts up to $1 million: Read: Why you need to help millennials understand life insurance With accelerated underwriting, clients can expect: Also read: New seg fund rules could reduce taxes for […]

By Staff |July 12, 2017

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Wawanesa closes deal for Desjardins broker, insurance divisions Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Wawanesa closes deal for Desjardins broker, insurance divisions

Trimont Financial Ltd., a subsidiary of the Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, has formally closed its purchase of Western Financial Group and Western Life Assurance from Desjardins Group. The $775-million transaction includes the Western brokerage network, Western Financial Group Insurance Solutions and Western Life Assurance. Western’s brokerage network will continue to operate under the Western name […]

By Staff |July 6, 2017

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How life insurance can still protect clients, despite tax changes Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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How life insurance can still protect clients, despite tax changes

Adapt to the new normal of life insurance changes

By David Wm. Brown |June 30, 2017

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TD exec named as IBC’s board chair Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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TD exec named as IBC’s board chair

Insurance Bureau of Canada's board of directors has elected Kenn Lalonde to serve as chair of the board

By Staff |June 27, 2017

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