If your client is like many Canadians, now might be a good time to check his cash-flow plan. Check monthly spending That’s because, with March break just around the corner, 79% of Canadian parents plan to spend money on children’s activities, but 61% haven’t set a budget, reveals a BDO poll. Parents are ready to […]

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |March 8, 2017

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Empire Life appoints two vice-presidents

Empire Life has made two new appointments. Erik Kalin is now vice-president and COO of retail, overseeing retail insurance and investments operations. He was previously vice-president of IT strategy and innovation. Jonathan Hede joins Empire Life as vice-president of risk management, effective today. Hede is an experienced actuarial and risk management executive with an extensive […]

By Staff |March 6, 2017

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Manulife net income up 34%; Great-West Lifeco raises dividend 6%

Two insurers have reported financial results. For 2016, Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) has reported net income attributed to shareholders of $2.93 billion, fully diluted earnings per common share (EPS) of $1.41 and return on common shareholders’ equity (ROE) of 7.3%, compared with $2.19 billion, $1.05 and 5.8%, respectively, for 2015. The increase in net income […]

By Staff |February 9, 2017

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Insurance

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Empire Life appoints two vice-presidents

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Manulife net income up 34%; Great-West Lifeco raises dividend 6%

Manulife will underwrite more $1-million policies without testing required

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