Life & Health

Canadians urged to renew dental care plan coverage by June 1

Canadians urged to renew dental care plan coverage by June 1

Members must file 2025 tax returns to remain eligible

Camille Joyce Lisay May 26, 2026
Desjardins earns AM Best ‘A’ as Canadian life market heats up

Desjardins earns AM Best ‘A’ as Canadian life market heats up

The rating highlights robust capital, stable profitability and a growing national footprint

E-delivery made policies faster to issue but harder to understand, and the industry hasn't caught up

E-delivery made policies faster to issue but harder to understand, and the industry hasn't caught up

When a policy is electronically delivered and acknowledged, it may be legally enforceable – but that doesn't mean the client understands what they own

Banks’ mortgage insurance leaves families overpaying for shrinking cover, CEO warns

Banks’ mortgage insurance leaves families overpaying for shrinking cover, CEO warns

Money goes to the bank, not your family, and that distinction can matter more than the price, says Andrew Ostro

Allianz Partners names four senior leaders in health overhaul

Allianz Partners names four senior leaders in health overhaul

Segment-led model gets fresh firepower as global and regional health roles are reshuffled at the top

Desjardins posts 30% profit jump in Q1

Desjardins posts 30% profit jump in Q1

First-quarter results were lifted by loan growth and stronger P&C results as well as the completion of the Guardian deal

Empire Life Insurance ramps up mental health push with leadership training

Empire Life Insurance ramps up mental health push with leadership training

The Canadian life insurer is rolling out Mental Health First Aid to leaders

Manulife puts longevity and climate at heart of sustainability push

Manulife puts longevity and climate at heart of sustainability push

Latest sustainability filing shows how aging demographics, financial resilience and climate pressures are feeding into day-to-day operations

Sun Life board wins strong mandate as insurer courts SMEs

Sun Life board wins strong mandate as insurer courts SMEs

Shareholders have re-elected the full slate of directors, as the carrier rolls out its digital-first workplace savings plans

IB TALK

Canadian businesses know their nat cat exposure – they just don't know what it means

BFL Canada's Hector Plascencia says the gap between identifying a risk and actually understanding its business impact is where most organizations fall short

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

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