Group Benefits

Ford’s WSIB changes ‘long overdue’ but leave 1.56 million workers exposed, union says

Ford’s WSIB changes ‘long overdue’ but leave 1.56 million workers exposed, union says

Labor groups argue that surplus‑funded employer savings and limited coverage keep pressure on injured workers and private markets

Josh Recamara Apr 16, 2026
Ontario moves to lift WSIB wage‑loss benefits amid funding surplus

Ontario moves to lift WSIB wage‑loss benefits amid funding surplus

Ontario’s workers’ comp focus is shifting from premium relief toward richer statutory protections for injured workers

Menopause care gaps emerge as a group benefits and risk issue: GreenShield

Menopause care gaps emerge as a group benefits and risk issue: GreenShield

Hormonal health is now becoming a growing opportunity and added pressure for insurers, brokers and sponsors

Manulife, Osara Health launch cancer coaching pilot for group benefits members

Manulife, Osara Health launch cancer coaching pilot for group benefits members

The program combines one-to-one coaching and online tools to help members manage treatment

Blue Cross Life to acquire StanCorp's Canadian voluntary benefits portfolio

Blue Cross Life to acquire StanCorp's Canadian voluntary benefits portfolio

Move comes as employers increasingly seek flexible, cost-effective coverage options amid rising healthcare costs

Will Ozempic generics turn obesity into an insurable chronic disease in Canada?

Will Ozempic generics turn obesity into an insurable chronic disease in Canada?

With obesity rates hovering around one in three adults, looser pricing could make semaglutide a standard of care

Canadian SMEs face benefits squeeze as health costs surge

Canadian SMEs face benefits squeeze as health costs surge

Beneva's Sunil Hirjee says SMEs can manage rising benefit costs by reviewing claims quarterly and focusing on prevention, virtual care, and smarter plan design

Empire Life embeds caregiver navigation into group benefits

Empire Life embeds caregiver navigation into group benefits

Teladoc enhancement targets burnout and workforce productivity risk

Axis Insurance builds life, benefits and wealth powerhouse with Edgewater deals

Axis Insurance builds life, benefits and wealth powerhouse with Edgewater deals

Company is betting on advice-led, relationship business as it accelerates its growth strategy

IB TALK

Global turbulence is reshaping climate risk for Canadian businesses

Aon’s Daniel Ocampo explains how sustainability, global risks and energy transition are reshaping insurance capacity, pricing and strategy for Canadian businesses today

In 2026, SMEs face evolving risks and opportunities and need the right broker to navigate them

WTW's Grant Williamson shares key insights for SMEs on managing cyber, supply chain and emerging risks

Why interconnected threats are reshaping complex risk strategy in Canada

Climate, cyber and supply chain shocks are colliding, forcing Canadian firms to rethink how they understand and structure risk

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