Saskatchewan’s announcement that it’s reinstating its provincial sales tax exemption for life and health insurance premiums is welcome news for plan sponsors in the province. Debra Wiegers, a benefits consultant and head of the group benefits division at Saskatoon-based Wiegers Financial & Benefits, says calculations conducted by some of her employer clients show savings of between […]
Manulife Financial Corp. is partnering with Vitech Systems Group Inc. as a software provider and system integrator for its Canadian group benefits business. Vitech’s insurance administration product, V3, supports group health, dental and life insurance from quote through to claim. “Vitech and V3 will support our focus on providing customers and distribution partners with a […]
It’s not just a new year for SSQ Life Insurance Co. Inc., as the company has a new name as well. It has rebranded as SSQ Insurance, instead of SSQ Financial Group. The name change reflects insurance being the core of its business for almost 75 years, according to the company. “The new brand identity, along […]
Enrolling new employees in life insurance policies can involve a number of steps for employers. Not only do they have to ensure workers understand their coverage options and are comfortable with the premiums, but they may have to drive across the province to collect their signatures. “I have a case where [the client has] about 45 employees, and […]