La Caisse Appoints Édouard Merette Asia-Pacific Director

La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has named Édouard Merette managing director of its Asia-Pacific operations. …

LIFE INSURANCE | August 25 2014 09:29AM
Ottawa gives industry breathing room with $1.5 billion of 50-year Bonds

With persistently low interest rates and new accounting standards that will add to the weight of their long-term commitm…

HEALTH | May 13 2014 02:29PM
Careful consideration required before commuting a pension plan

With interest rates stubbornly low and the future of Canada’s pension plan system anyone’s guess, those who have the opt…

LIFE INSURANCE | June 18 2013 06:50PM
New reserving standards should provide relief

If capital reserves are a challenge for companies, relief could be in sight, as the Canadian Institute of Actuaries and …

LIFE INSURANCE | June 18 2013 06:49PM
New made in Canada mortality tables may lead to higher pension contributions

The Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) is creating a first-ever, uniquely Canadian mortality table that will in all l…

HEALTH | May 14 2013 03:40PM
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Critical illness: proportion of accepted claims rising

The rate of decline of critical illness insurance claims is falling, as suppliers and advisors gain experience. The main…

HEALTH | May 22 2012 05:47PM
Budget 2012: Government wants to change criteria for exempt life insurance policies

The federal government is launching consultations in order to change the rules governing the criteria for exempt life in…

LIFE INSURANCE | April 17 2012 08:22PM