Monthly Archive: July 2019

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CAP webinar highlights plan member understanding of decumulation

Staff | July 11, 2019 The majority of Canadian capital accumulation plan members said they’re confident in their understanding of how to optimize their income in retirement, according to Benefits Canada‘s 2019 CAP Member Survey. Across all survey respondents, 63...

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Accenture Awarded Second U.S. Patent for Quantum Computing

Patent is for a machine learning module that selects quantum or classical computing for optimal business outcomes New York, NY (July 1, 2019) – Accenture has been granted a US patent for a “quantum...

NAIC Steps Up Online Life Insurance Awareness Campaign

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners creates model laws for states to pass. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners plans to give agents an engaging online resource to help educate clients on life insurance...

IIROC fines former advisor

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) has announced that Philip Winer has been fined $15,000 and banned from applying for re-registration with IIROC for a period of twelve months. The regulator says...

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Manulife to offer ‘life-changing’ scholarships

Manulife has teamed up with Life Happens to offer a scholarship programme for post-secondary students in Canada who have lost a parent or guardian and been left with little or no life insurance. Rob...

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New partnership announced to benefit BMO Insurance clients

Equitable Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Equitable Group, has entered into a new partnership with BMO Insurance. Under the new partnership, BMO Insurance Whole Life policy owners can participate in the Equitable Bank...

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Life insurers might be better at lead conversions

According to data from Philadelphia-based consumer shopping tracking firm Jornaya, life insurers might be more effective than mortgage lenders at converting website visitors into prospects. The firm recently held an event featuring presentations from...