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Five-year agreement advances Manulife’s strategic priority to become an AI-powered organization Manulife will adopt Microsoft’s Frontier Suite and deploy Microsoft Agent 365 to drive AI solutions at enterprise scale Manulife will expand deployment of Microsoft 365 Copilot to more than 30,000 employees Toronto, ON (July 29, 2026) – Manulife and Microsoft are pleased to announce the renewal and expansion of their longstanding relationship, supporting Manulife’s strategic priority to become an AI-powered organization. As part of this partnership, Manulife has adopted Microsoft 365 E7 Frontier Suite capabilities to enable innovation at scale with secure cloud and AI solutions. This includes expanding adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot to over 30,000 employees and deploying Microsoft Agent 365 – a next-generation suite that provides a control plane for governing, monitoring, and securing AI agents at enterprise scale. The five-year agreement supports Manulife’s continued transformation and responsible scaling of AI-enabled capabilities across its global operations. “Our partnership with Microsoft is a critical enabler of Manulife’s continued evolution into a truly AI-powered organization,” said Shamus Weiland, Chief Technology & Operations Officer, Manulife. “Adopting the Microsoft Frontier Suite represents the next phase of that transformation, giving us the trusted foundation to advance AI across our global operations...

Toronto, ON (Jan. 22, 2026) – BOXX Insurance, a global cyber InsurTech and part of Zurich Insurance Group, is pleased to introduce affirmative coverage for AI and deepfake related events for social engineering and security failures within its commercial policy offering, Cyberboxx® Business. New AI Endorsement Eliminates AI Coverage Grey Zone This announcement eliminates ambiguity and cements BOXX’s commitment to providing clear cover for AI-driven incidents for their customers and their broker partners. AI is creating new cyber and digital threats for small businesses with 86% of US business leaders with cybersecurity responsibilities reporting at least one AI-related incident in the past 12 months.[1] In Canada, the trends follow similar patterns as 81% of Canadian businesses that experienced fraud in the past year also faced an AI-enabled attack.[2] The sophistication of AI and deepfakes is also changing how attacks are carried out, with threat actors leveraging these tools to target and trick employees at scale via enhanced social engineering attacks. “Threat actors are exploiting trusted relationships amongst employee and executive networks which can result in handing over credentials or misdirecting payments without an actual breach,” said Erik Tifft, Global Head of Underwriting at BOXX Insurance. “That’s why we’ve updated our...

Study reveals more than one-third of Canadians have been personally affected by auto theft; only 18% believe that new vehicles are adequately protected against modern, technology-based theft Toronto, ON (July 28, 2026) – Équité Association’s 2026 Canadian Auto Theft Impact Survey reveals that public safety concerns persist as organized crime’s modern vehicle theft methods easily override the outdated security in today’s vehicles. The survey found that while more than one-third of Canadians have been personally affected by auto theft, only 18% of respondents believe that vehicles sold today can withstand modern technology-based theft tactics. Since 2023, national auto theft has decreased by 33%* as collaborative efforts have been successfully implemented through the federal government’s National Action Plan to Combat Auto Theft. However, Canadians recognize that the fight to end auto theft is not over, as 55% point to the evolving tactics of organized crime, with two-thirds (66%) believing that meaningful progress requires a coordinated response among governments, manufacturers, law enforcement, and vehicle owners, up from 61% in 2023. “The progress we have made in combatting auto theft proves that coordinated action works; however, our communities are justifiably concerned about public safety and evolving criminal tactics,” says Bryan Gast, National Vice...

91% of Natixis strategists believe AI will be the key factor driving market performance in second half (H2) 2026 88% believe productivity gains from AI will translate into higher corporate profits 67% expect U.S. equities to outperform in H2, with 42% identifying U.S. markets as likely to deliver the best returns globally Over half (55%) say concerns about private credit have been overstated Boston, MA (July 22, 2026) — Investors are heading into the second half of 2026 faced with a wide range of potential risks, from the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict to volatile energy markets to persistent inflation. Yet, despite this, nine out of ten (91%) Natixis strategists are optimistic that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be the key factor driving market performance in second half of 2026. Of the 33 market strategists, portfolio managers, research analysts and economists across the Natixis Investment Managers affiliated group, 88% expect the AI sector will accelerate, and only 12% believe the bubble will burst in the second half of the year. However, despite optimism, Natixis strategists are still cautious on AI given the disruptive nature of the technology, as 79% believe volatility driven by AI fears is here to stay and could potentially spread...

As financial pressures continue to affect Canadians’ physical and mental health, group benefits remain one of the strongest ways employers can support their employees – yet their full value often goes untapped by those who need them most Toronto, ON (July 21, 2026) – Employee wellbeing in Canada has declined across every metric over the past year, according to poll results from RBC Insurance. The study shows that Canadians’ overall level of wellbeing rated as excellent or good has dropped by 9 percentage points to 56% in 2026 from 65% in 2025. This downward trend is consistent across all dimensions of wellbeing: Mental health dropped 7 points: 52% (2026) vs. 59% (2025) Physical health dropped 6 points: 53% (2026) vs. 59% (2025) Financial health dropped 2 points: 42% (2026) vs. 44% (2025) The largest declines are seen among workers aged 18–34 which saw its overall year-over-year wellbeing score drop by 18 points (from 67% to 49%) and mental health scores fall by 14 points (from 56% to 42%). However, challenges aren’t limited to younger generations: workers aged 55–65 – traditionally the most satisfied cohort – are also experiencing declines. Overall wellbeing fell 8 points and mental health dropped 11 points....