Whole life sales poised for an upswing
Whole life insurance sales surged during the frenzy preceding the coming into effect of new tax rules on Jan. 1, 2017. Sales then slowed, unable to match the strength of 2016. However, sales of...
Monthly Archive: April 2018
Expert: BC village should prepare for record flood levels
Local river could see 90-year flood level high Life Insurance Blog
McDonald’s traffic is heavy, and its profits surge
OAK BROOK, Ill. — Traffic at McDonald’s restaurants was surprisingly strong during the first quarter, pushing the world’s biggest burger chain far past Wall Street expectations. Comparable-store sales in the U.S., where the company has struggled, rose 2.9 per cent. They rose 5.5 per cent globally, which is a lot stronger than the 3.6 per […]
The Co-operators executive recognized by global CIO summit
Award recognizes “CIOs who are revolutionizing their organizations’ competitive position in the marketplace” Life Insurance Blog
Five tips for corporations who want to collaborate with a startup
Because startups and large corporations differ in a number of ways, these insights can help smooth the learning curve
Zurich extends major PGA sponsorship until 2026
Insurer has been the title sponsor of the prestigious sports event for more than 10 years Life Insurance Blog
Family businesses survive longer and offer less investment risk, Rotman study finds
Nearly 70 per cent of the family businesses tracked over almost 50 years survived
Why it took 4 days to release the names of the Toronto van attack victims
Unlike the portrayal often seen in TV crime dramas, the process of officially confirming the identity of someone who has been killed often requires painstaking scientific investigation to prevent mistak…
TMX shutdown could push investors to explore options, traders warn
Trading to resume today after ‘hardware failure’
Marathon bids big for Andeavor and a far-reaching fuel realm
SAN ANTONIO — With drivers beginning to take note of rising prices at the pump, Marathon Petroleum is buying the refiner and pipeline owner Andeavor for more than $23 billion, creating a refiner with an extensive reach across the U.S. Crude oil prices are hovering at the levels not seen in three years and are […]