
Employers tweaking corporate health plans to appeal to millennial workers
Alexandra Posadzki, The Canadian Press
During his three-year tenure as a financial analyst at one of Canada’s biggest banks, Devon Wright never once used his company health plan.
“There was just nothing there that was of any interest to…

What stops small businesses from offering benefits?
A well-designed group benefits plan can be critical to attracting and retaining the right talent, as well as keeping employees healthy and productive at work.
But for small employers, offering a benefits plan is easier said than done.
While…

Workers unprepared for financial impact of disabilities
Most Canadian workers would suffer severe financial hardship if they were forced out of work with a disability.
In fact, 76% believe that should they become disabled and unable to work for three months, there would be serious financial implications…

Group Insurance - Only Part of the Solution
Ownership of individual life insurance at its lowest level in 30 years
The Life Insurance and Market Research Association (LIMRA) 2013 study shines a light on a developing problem for Canadian households:
Individual ownership of Life Insurance…

1 in 3 Canadians Will Become Disabled Before the Age of 65
What You Need to Know About Your Group Long Term Disability
Having a source to replace your earned income in the event of an illness or accident is vital considering that on average 1 in 3 Canadians will become disabled for a period of more…

Employees work toward better health
The push is on to stay fit or die sooner. Employers have seen a 50% jump in employee benefit rates in the past decade. It the increases have a direct correlation to claims and the hill to long term solutions is only going to get steeper…