Monthly Archive: May 2019

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Manulife expands group benefits offerings

Manulife has announced that it is introducing new technology and innovative thinking to its employee benefits plans, promising that they will “transform the benefits experience for Canadians.” Starting July, Manulife said it will expand...

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Canadian group insurers face rising drug-price pressure

Canada’s top group insurance providers are increasingly concerned as the impact of drug prices is increasingly felt by organizations, according to a new report. “The emergence of high-cost specialty medications has caused organizations to...

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PMPRB scrutiny of high-priced drugs increasing

The pharmaceutical industry is seeing increased scrutiny in Canada as the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) steps up actions to rein in prices for patented drugs. Based on an internal review of documents...

Life Insurance An Added Perk For Michigan Coach Jim Harbaugh

Detroit Free Press (MI) Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said last year he wanted Jim Harbaugh to stay at U-M until he retired. On Monday, Manuel reiterated that same desire. “I stand by my...

Former Sun Life executive to lead Rise People expansion in Quebec

Rise People Inc., a digital HR, payroll and group benefits platform, announced on May 14 the appointment of Diane Lafontaine as Chief Quebec Officer of Rise, effective May 27. Lafontaine has more than 25...

More than $ 13 million in fines for false life insurance applications

The Court of Québec, District of Gatineau, has imposed fines totaling $13,055,984 on Michel Bernard for taking out life insurance policies for fictitious clients, following an agreement between the respondent and Quebec regulator, the...

NAIFA Members Asking Congress To Enact SECURE Act

The U.S. Capitol. Members of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors are urging Congress to enact a package that would help workers better prepare for retirement. NAIFA members are travelling to Washington...

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Xpera Launches New Forensic Video Technology

Coquitlam, BC (May 13, 2019) – Xpera Risk Mitigation and Investigation, Canada’s largest national provider of investigations and risk solutions, today announced a powerful new digital evidence tool with capabilities not offered anywhere in...