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Lessons from early retirees
The idea of an early retirement conjures up daydreams of lazy beach-filled vacations and relaxing golf games, but the reality can be vastly different, according to a recent Manulife survey. The company’s 2024 Financial resilience and longevity report reveals that more...
Don’t get caught short during leaves
Benefits advisors see it all too often: team members receiving full benefits, including health and dental, for years when they are on disability or other leaves of absence because plan sponsors didn’t realize they needed a separate policy on the continuation of...
Closing a gap in mental health
Positive workplace environments and employee assistance programs (EAPs) can make a world of difference to employees faced with mild mental-health challenges. But what if these supports are not enough? Can employers do more to help employees whose mental health...
PPNs in the spotlight in Ontario
Preferred provider networks (PPNs) in the pharmacy sector save plan sponsors and members money and assure high-quality patient care, say insurance companies—yet independent businesses beg to differ. These are among the views presented to the Ontario Ministry of...
Resolution for 2025: CAP-Guideline compliance
Plan sponsors offering group savings plans can look forward to more clarity on their role as well as more practical tools from service providers in 2025, thanks to the updated Guideline for Capital Accumulation Plans (CAPs) released in September 2024. “It was good to...
Benefits Alliance Announces Peak Benefits as New Member
Benefits Alliance is proud to announce that Peak Benefit Solutions Inc. has been selected as a new Member Firm. Peak Benefit Solutions is one of the largest independent benefit firms in Ontario, and has the agility to curate unique plans to best meet the needs of...
How the CAP Guidelines Have Changed
David Bartucci joins Rahim Peera and Carolyne Eagan for a significant update in Group Retirement. The episode covers the significance of the updated CAPSA guidelines, which have been in the making for 20 years. The guidelines aim to provide a framework for...
Benefits Alliance Spotlight: Bob Carter
This week we're learning about Bob Carter at Camden Underwriting Agencies Inc. Who do you work with? Camden Underwriting Agencies Inc. Where in Canada are you based? Port Perry, Ontario Please introduce yourself in 10 words or less. Husband, Dad, Grandpa Bob, Son,...