Guaranteed withdrawals benefits: MGAs see major sales decline

The decrease in the supply of guaranteed withdrawal benefits products is resulting in a significant sales decline for th…

LIFE INSURANCE | October 19 2012 02:57PM
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
Industry reacts to Financial Horizons’ acquisition of Excel

The transaction set off a wave of surprise among many industry players in the Quebec market contacted by The Insurance a…

INVESTMENT | April 17 2012 04:00PM
Long term care insurance impacted by low interest rates

Long term care insurance is less rate-sensitive than universal life products and variable annuities because of its non-g…

HEALTH | January 24 2012 08:21PM
Sun Life slashes its team of long term care specialists

As part of a series of cost-cutting measures, Sun Life has decimated its LTC specialist team.Sun Life Financial controls…

HEALTH | January 24 2012 08:05PM
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Quebec MGAs join forces to prepare position paper

Sixteen managing general agents (MGAs) from Quebec came together on short notice in March to put together a position pap…

HEALTH | April 24 2011 02:31PM
MGAs post strong sales growth

Managing General Agents (MGAs) increased their sales over the course of 2010, and some of them experienced their best ye…

HEALTH | February 24 2011 03:33PM