Industry News

Being a woman in a man’s world

Throughout her successful career, Lori Claxton had to push herself to be better and smarter because of the gender stereotypes that pervade the industry. And even though things are much better than they once were, some clients still gravitate toward her business partner for no other reason than he is a man. Despite those snubs, […]

By John Powell |February 24, 2010

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Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services has launched a new venture into the U.S. market, with IA American Life Insurance Company, headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz. The Quebec-based insurer already operates south of the border with IA Pacific. “We’re excited about this opportunity to increase our presence in the U.S. and build on our recent successes […]

By Staff |February 24, 2010

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RBC has expanded its insurance product line, with the launch of a new universal life offering, along with a new Term 100 product and enhanced Term 10 and Term 20. The RBC Universal Life policy has preferred rates from age 40 for coverage from $250,000. Additional features include interest options that are linked to 15 […]

By Staff |February 23, 2010

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Advice more important than ever

As the deadline for RRSP contributions nears, Canadians are largely uncertain about how they should invest their retirement nest egg, according to a survey commissioned by BMO Financial Group. The survey found 18% didn’t even know what investments they held, and a third said they didn’t know what should be in a successful investor’s portfolio. […]

By Steven Lamb |February 23, 2010

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