Search Results for “manulife” – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Fri, 03 May 2024 21:03:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 More private payers seeking to reduce costs turning to preferred pharmacy networks: expert https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/more-private-payers-seeking-to-reduce-costs-turning-to-preferred-pharmacy-networks-expert/ Wed, 01 May 2024 13:00:24 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154972 As more insurers turn to preferred pharmacy networks to decrease costs, their efforts are being met with some resistance by plan members who may be finding it difficult and inconvenient to switch pharmacy providers. In January, Manulife Financial Corp.’s move to a preferred pharmacy network with Loblaw Cos. Ltd.’s Shoppers Drug Mart was met with […]

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]]> 2024 Group Benefits Providers Report: Leveraging AI to streamline benefits https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/2024-group-benefits-providers-report-leveraging-ai-to-streamline-benefits/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:57:54 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154136 While there’s multiple opportunities for the use of artificial intelligence in the employee benefits space — including making the claims process more efficient and personalizing the plan member experience — one of the biggest advantages of the technology is the ability to streamline administrative tasks, allowing employees to focus on more value-added work in addition […]

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]]> How will growing anti-ESG sentiment in the U.S. impact Canadian institutional investors? https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/how-will-growing-anti-esg-sentiment-in-the-u-s-impact-canadian-institutional-investors/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:56:50 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154012 A growing wave of opposition to environmental, social and governance factors has turned life in the sustainable finance industry into something of a roller coaster over the last couple of years. But a little turbulence is to be expected, says Alyson Slater, managing director of sustainable investment at Manulife Investment Management, encouraging institutional investors to […]

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]]> Back to basics on investment glide paths https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/back-to-basics-on-investment-glide-paths/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:53:46 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=154085 Simply put, a glide path is a calculation designed to support an employee’s desired retirement timeline through investments in a target-date fund. When an employee first joins a defined contribution pension plan with a target-date fund, they’re exposed to capital appreciation assets that offer the most attractive risk-adjusted returns in the wealth accumulation phase, typically […]

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]]> Tim Deacon leaving Ontario Teachers’ for Sun Life Financial https://www.benefitscanada.com/notice/appointment-notice/tim-deacon-leaving-ontario-teachers-for-another-role/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 19:00:10 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=153650 Tim Deacon is leaving his role as chief financial officer at the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan for a leadership role at another financial institution, effective April 5. Effective April 8, Deacon will begin a new role as Sun Life Financial Inc.’s chief financial officer. He joined the Ontario Teachers’ in 2021, succeeding David McGraw after serving as […]

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]]> CPPIB investing in U.S., Italian telecommunications operators https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/alts/cppib-aimco-reinvesting-in-telecommunications-provider-caisse-adds-investing-partner-in-ancillary-travel-operator/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:00:30 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=152910 The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is joining an investment group acquiring Italian telecommunications provider NetCo. The investment organization will acquire a 17.5 per cent stake of the company for up to $2.9 billion. The deal, which also includes Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Co. (a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority), Italian infrastructure fund F2i […]

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]]> A closer look at preferred pharmacy networks https://www.benefitscanada.com/benefits/health-benefits/what-plan-sponsors-members-should-know-about-preferred-pharmacy-networks/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:00:36 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=152127 While preferred pharmacy networks have been around for nearly a decade, most benefits plan members aren’t aware that these arrangements have become standard, says Suzanne Lepage, a private health plan strategist. Preferred provider networks are common arrangements that businesses across a variety of industries enter into to help deliver consistent value, quality and cost containment, said the Canadian Life […]

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]]> Sponsor information https://www.benefitscanada.com/microsite/dc-plan-summit-2024-delegate-information/sponsor-information/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:19:02 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?post_type=microsite&p=152386 OVERVIEW SPEAKERS DELEGATES SPONSOR INFORMATION SEATING PLANS HOTEL INFORMATION ACTIVITIES SURVEY PDF PRESENTATIONS CONTACT US Sponsor Profiles CANADA LIFE About The Canada Life Assurance Company Canada Life is a leading insurance, wealth management and benefits provider focused on improving the financial, physical, and mental well-being of Canadians. For over 175 years, individuals, families and business […]

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]]> Activities https://www.benefitscanada.com/microsite/dc-plan-summit-2024-delegate-information/activities/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 20:08:16 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?post_type=microsite&p=152220 OVERVIEW SPEAKERS DELEGATES SPONSOR INFORMATION SEATING PLANS HOTEL INFORMATION ACTIVITIES SURVEY PDF PRESENTATIONS CONTACT US DC Plan Summit Feb. 27-29, 2024 | Fairmont Waterfront, Vancouver, B.C. Trivia pub night The pub night will take place in the Mackenzie Room of the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel on Thursday, Feb. 29 from 6:00 – 8:30 PM. This year’s […]

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]]> Contact us https://www.benefitscanada.com/microsite/dc-plan-summit-2024-delegate-information/contact-us/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:54:52 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?post_type=microsite&p=152211 OVERVIEW SPEAKERS DELEGATES SPONSOR INFORMATION SEATING PLANS HOTEL INFORMATION ACTIVITIES SURVEY PDF PRESENTATIONS CONTACT US DC Plan Summit Feb. 27-29, 2024 | Fairmont Waterfront, Vancouver, B.C. Katerina Galkina, Event Manager Email: katerina.galkina@contexgroup.ca Phone: 437-774-5558 Maria Rivera, Events & Registration Specialist Email: maria.rivera@contexgroup.ca Phone: 437-848-8344 SPONSORS SUPPORTING SPONSOR KEYNOTE SPONSOR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE AGENDA? Please email Megan Lepage

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