An article on Canadian institutional investors’ potential overexposure to alternative assets was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investment stories of the last week: 1. Canadian pension funds could be overexposed in alternative assets: expert 2. Employees on LTD more likely to claim […]
Acera Insurance Services Ltd. is partnering with consulting firm Navigate Benefit Solutions as it continues to expand its specialty benefits division. Providing group benefits and group retirement savings solutions since 2002, Navigate is headquartered in Calgary, with team members also based in Edmonton and Regina. Read: Acera Insurance’s group benefits division expanding to Saskatchewan through […]
Normandin Beaudry is partnering with MBWL International, a joint venture between U.K.-based Barnett Waddingham, U.S.-based Milliman Inc. and Germany-based Lurse. This new partnership will enable Normandin Beaudry to extend its total rewards consulting services to Canadian companies with cross-border requirements, according to a press release, which noted the consultancy will join as an equal partner. […]
Navacord Corp. is partnering with Belay Advisory, an Edmonton- and Calgary-based benefits consulting and wealth advisory firm. “We were drawn to Navacord because of their decentralized model that fosters strong entrepreneurial spirit, which has always been a cornerstone of our success at Belay,” said John Goode, a partner at Belay Advisory, in a press release. […]
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is acquiring BCHR Holdings — also known as Buck — for US$660 million. Through the agreement, Gallagher will expand its retirement, benefits and human resources consulting services in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K., according to a press release, which noted Buck currently has 2,300 employees across these markets. Read: […]