Monthly Archive: May 2019

CLHIA withdraws Guideline G19

The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association has announced the withdrawal of Guideline G19 on advisor compensation for group benefits and group retirement services. The guideline’s withdrawal is effective today. Still in favour of...

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“Distracted driving kills”: SGI launches safety campaign

If you drive distracted, you could miss out on life Regina, SK (May 31, 2019) — Kailynn Bursic-Panchuk was preoccupied with her cellphone when she drove into the path of a train; the resulting...

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Aon and CoverWallet announce commercial partnership

London, UK (May 30, 2019) – Aon plc, a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions, and CoverWallet, the market-leading digital insurance company for small businesses,...

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Update on Sale of Echelon Insurance to CAA Club Group

Toronto, ON (May 30, 2019) – Echelon Financial Holdings Inc., which has historically operated in the property and casualty insurance industry in Canada, is pleased to confirm that final regulatory approval has been granted...

IIROC and FINTRAC enhance cooperation to combat money laundering

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) announced on May 30 a Memorandum of Understanding that has the goal of better protecting...

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Three-quarters of drivers are distracted at the wheel

IBC campaigns against distracted driving Montreal, QC (May 21, 2019) – IBC is releasing the results of a survey on distracted driving in order to encourage drivers to adopt good driving habits. The numbers...