Insurance

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Living Benefits

Replacement for RHU rolled out

As the drive for accreditation ramps up, advisors wanting to add more letters to their business cards now have another option. The Institute for Advanced Financial Education will offer the Certified Health Insurance Specialist (CHS) designation starting September 1, 2011. This new designation is meant for advisors looking to specialize in the field of living […]

By Melissa Shin |June 1, 2011

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Helping grieving clients

Did you know that the Canada Labour Code and therefore Federal jurisdictions provide only for up to 3 paid days bereavement leave?

By Helena Smeenk Pritchard |May 27, 2011

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Market Insights

Sun Life launching new app

Sun Life Financial announced today it plans to offer a free mobile application for group benefits and group retirement and savings plan members.

By Staff |May 10, 2011

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Canadians economical…with the truth

Canadians are fibbing, fudging and fabricating facts when filling out insurance application, according to a report released by TD Insurance today. Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents were found to be the biggest offenders, the report said. They may be among the most insured in the country, but are also the least likely to think honesty is […]

By Vikram Barhat |April 27, 2011

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XN Financial names VP, business development

XN Financial has named Keith Doan as vice-president of business development. Based in Toronto, he will be responsible for market development, growth initiatives and client relations, reporting to Paul Coleman, executive vice-president of the company. “Keith utilizes the versatility, simplicity and security that modern businesses require,” said Coleman. “Canada is a significant market for XN […]

By Staff |April 26, 2011

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The importance of insurance for seniors

Did you know there are at least half a dozen reasons for people who are retiring or seniors to buy or continue to carry life insurance?

By Helena Smeenk Pritchard |April 18, 2011

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Buy-sell insurance can be a tough sell

Nearly every advisor will admit they are looking to land the investment portfolios of high net worth clients, but despite this focus the market remains underserved on the insurance side. “There are more clients that are willing to write large cheques for big insurance policies than there are advisors out there willing to ask for […]

By Al Emid |April 4, 2011

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Faceoff: Whole life or universal life?

This month’s features an insurance debate between whole life or universal life. The debate was moderated by Dean DiSpalatro and Vikram Barhat. Universal Life Subject: Brett Simpson, chairman of Rogers Financial Group and a trustee for the Institute for Advanced Financial Education What is it and who is it for? The easiest way to describe […]

April 1, 2011

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Trouble with contestable claims

Each company has its own requirements for handling contestable claims. A member company of the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association must also abide by the association’s code of ethics, which includes the obligation “to pay all valid claims fairly and promptly without unreasonable requirements.” Many companies are also members of the International Claim Association, which requires every company to adhere to its principles.

By Eli Wahby |April 1, 2011

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Feds launch online insurance guide

The federal agency tasked with improving consumer financial education—yes, it’s been around for a while—has launched a new online publication to improve understanding of insurance. Understanding Insurance Basics is a creation of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC), covering both the life and health segment, and the property and casualty industry. “Insurance is an […]

By Staff |March 24, 2011

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