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| Topics > Medical Life Health Insurance |
No any business is real without insurance. Each family needs a life insurance for a breadwinnersand parents, critical illness insurance for each family members, disability insurance, car insurance, property insurance etc. You can learn here why insurance is so important in our life, how to make life saving tax-free using insurance, how insurance can help you to survive, and many other things. |
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| Update on Canada Life second quarter and year-to-date financial results |
Great-West Lifeco continued to perform very well in the second quarter, reporting strong results with net earnings to common shareholders of $433 million compared to $413 million in the second quarter of 2009.
These results reflect the combined strength of our organization, including the conservative nature of our products and investment portfolio, our diversified businesses, and our ongoing focus on operational efficiency.
* Sales results for the first six months of 2010 have been very strong in all of our operating companies in Canada, the United States and Europe, with a 23 per cent increase in sales compared with the first six months of 2009.
* Great-West Lifeco's capital position remains very strong. Its Canadian operating subsidiary, Great-West Life, reported a Minimum Continuing Capital and Surplus Requirements (MCCSR) ratio of 202 per cent at June 30, 2010. In addition, Lifeco held approximately $1.0 billion in liquid assets at the holding company level, potentially available for deployment to its operating companies.
* Great-West Lifeco achieved a 15.2 per cent return on common shareholders' equity (ROE), consistent with its long-term objective.
* Great-West Lifeco declared a quarterly common dividend of $0.3075 per common share, unchanged from the previous quarter.
* Consolidated assets under administration at June 30, 2010 were $460.2 billion, up $1.6 billion from December 31, 2009.
* The strengthening of the Canadian dollar against the US dollar, the British pound and the euro had a negative impact of $33 million on Lifeco's second quarter net earnings when compared to the second quarter of 2009.
Friday 06 August @ 22:43:37 (Read: 97)
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| Great-West Lifeco performed very well |
Great-West Lifeco performed very well in the first quarter, reporting strong results with net income to common shareholders of $441 million compared to $326 million in first quarter 2009.
These results reflect the strength of our organizations, including the conservative nature of our products and investment portfolio, our diversified businesses, and our focus on operational efficiency.
· Our operating companies in Canada, the United States and Europe had exceptional sales results, with an increase in sales of 43% compared with the same period a year ago.
· Great-West Lifeco’s capital position remains very strong. Its Canadian operating subsidiary, Great-West Life, reported a Minimum Continuing Capital and Surplus (MCCSR) ratio of 202% at March 31, 2010. In addition, Lifeco held approximately $1.0 billion in liquid assets at the holding company level, potentially available for deployment to its operating companies.
· Great-West Lifeco achieved a 15% return on common shareholders’ equity (ROE), consistent with its long-term objective.
· Great-West Lifeco declared a quarterly common dividend of $0.3075 per common share, unchanged from the previous quarter.
· Consolidated assets under administration at March 31, 2010 were $463.2 billion, up $4.6 billion from December 31, 2009.
· The strengthening of the Canadian dollar against the US dollar, the British pound and the euro had a negative impact on Lifeco’s net income of $31 million when compared to the same period in 2009.
Monday 10 May @ 03:14:35 (Read: 373)
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| Premier Gordon Campbell Applauds Approved Destination Status |
Vancouver – Premier Gordon Campbell congratulated Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway for successfully securing Approved Destination Status (ADS) with China.
“Achieving Approved Destination Status with China is a major economic and cultural step in terms of building our important relationship with China, particularly as we prepare to host the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games,” said Premier Campbell. “I want to thank the Prime Minister for making Approved Destination Status with China a priority and congratulate his government on what will be an important economic opportunity for British Columbia and all of Canada.”
Thursday 03 December @ 18:50:51 (Read: 512)
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| Dividends to Participating Policyholders |
Equitable Life will distribute $9.8 million in dividends to Traditional participating policyholders beginning July 1, 2009 through to June 30, 2010.
Equitable Life’s Participating policyholders continually benefit from stable positive returns on our Participating Account, despite the current economic climate.
Par Account performed in 2008 is much better against leading economic indicators
Wednesday 08 July @ 21:12:49 (Read: 842)
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| Vancouver YVR Visitors to Receive Olympic Welcome |
Richmond – Visitors to British Columbia travelling through YVR will know they’ve arrived in a proud Olympic host province, thanks to a 14-metre tall Olympic rings logo, which was lit today by Premier Gordon Campbell
“The Olympic rings are an instantly recognizable symbol that will help welcome the world to British Columbia in the lead up to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympics Games,” said Premier Campbell. “These rings are a great way for visitors and British Columbians to share in the excitement of the Games, and the cutting-edge design and technology used will showcase the ingenuity at work here in B.C.”
Friday 06 March @ 14:36:26 (Read: 904)
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| Most Routine Prescribtions To Renew Without Doctor's Appointment |
VICTORIA – Starting today, patients who run out of routine medications may ask their pharmacist to renew their prescription without always needing a doctor’s appointment first, said Health Services Minister George Abbott.
Friday 02 January @ 02:44:24 (Read: 846)
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| Construction Begins on New Southern Medical School |
Kelowna September 23, 2008 – Premier Gordon Campbell kicked-off construction today for the home of the Southern Medical Program, which will train doctors in the Okanagan for the first time in B.C. history.
“The new Health Sciences Centre will allow the expansion of B.C.’s innovative distributed medical education program to southern B.C. and the Okanagan and Thompson region communities,” said Premier Campbell. “Between 1980 and 2001, not a single seat was added to medical education in B.C. Since 2001, we have expanded doctor training in B.C. by doubling the number of first year medical training seats and making medical education available in the North and Vancouver Island. This new facility continues that success and will be home to a program that will see doctors trained right here in the Okanagan for the first time ever.”
Tuesday 23 September @ 22:21:39 (Read: 868)
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| New Hospital and Cancer Centre in Abbotsford |
Abbotsford – Premier Gordon Campbell and Health Services Minister George Abbott celebrated a milestone in the history of health care in British Columbia today with the official opening of the new Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre.
“Today marks the completion of the single largest health-care capital investment in the history of our province,” said Premier Campbell. “Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre is the first new regional hospital to be opened in British Columbia in over 30 years. This innovative new facility has been completed on-time and on-budget, and will help to ensure that patients receive quality health care closer to home.”
The hospital opened its doors to patients on Aug. 24 and the cancer centre began treating patients on Aug. 25.
Tuesday 09 September @ 20:54:25 (Read: 872)
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| Expanded Screening to Improve Health of B.C. Babies |
Vancouver – Newborn babies in British Columbia will now be screened for more than three times as many disorders at birth that can be treated to avoid lifelong health issues, Premier Gordon Campbell announced today.
“Newborn babies in British Columbia deserve the very best chance to a healthy life – that is why we are increasing the number of tests at birth to screen for 19 disorders, up from six,” said Premier Campbell.
Thursday 03 July @ 16:44:21 (Read: 1096)
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| Canada Life LifeAdvance critical illness insurance updates |
Oldest Canadian Life Insurance company Canada Life launching enhancements to its LifeAdvanceTM critical illness insurance standalone plans effective May 1, 2006.
New illness assist insured condition — coronary angioplasty
Counselling and support services provided by WarrenShepell
New premium rates (modal and rate changes)
Payor Waiver of Premium on Death and Payor Waiver of Premium on Disability riders no longer available
Revised marketing material.
Monday 01 May @ 14:16:32 (Read: 1865)
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| Life and Critical Illness Insurance possible to cover travel to Israel |
Travel guidelines relaxed for insurance applicants
Canada Life and Manulife published their reliases.
Manulife, Apr 18, 2006
We have relaxed our travel guidelines for insurance applicants. It now may be possible to cover travel to Israel (excluding West Bank, Gaza & Golan Heights), Bahrain, Qatar and United Arab Emirates for up to eight weeks on a standard basis for life insurance, if the applicant is under age 75 and rated 250% or less. Other countries with a travel risk may also be standard for up to eight weeks of travel.
Critical illness may be available on a rated basis under the same circumstances.
The underwriter will consider factors such as plan reinsurer, length of travel, applicant's age and underwriting assessment when determinig if travel to a particular country is insurable.
Manulife's travel risk policy for countries is reviewed regularly and if a risk changes, our underwriting position will also change. We consider many factors, for example, war, terrorism, crime, civil unrest, disease, quality of medical care and claims adjudication environment.
Tuesday 18 April @ 17:00:28 (Read: 1862)
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| Manulife Financial is increasing minimum face amounts for Term and Performax |
Effective today, May 13, 2006, Manulife Financial is increasing the minimum face amount requirement for Family Term and Business Term. NEW Minimum Amount of Insurance per Insured Person for all ages is $100,000.
Effective today, May 13, 2006, Manulife Financial is increasing the minimum face amount requirement for Performax. For Single Life ages 0-15 it will be $50,000. For Single Life ages 16-80 it will be $100,000. For Joint Life all ages it is $100,000.
Exceptions to the Performax change: Original age conversions on Manulife term products sold prior to June 14, 2003 and for some group term conversions (where the contract specifically made Performax available).
Performax is Manulife’s whole life insurance plan.
Monday 13 March @ 17:30:27 (Read: 1964)
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| Manulife Financial Corporation reports record annual and quarterly results |
2005 shareholders’ net income of $3.3 billion up 29 per cent over 2004
Strong sales help drive record Q4 earnings of $908 million or $1.14 per share
Toronto – Manulife Financial Corporation on Feb 9, 2006 reported 2005 shareholders’ net income of $3,294 million, an increase of 29 per cent over 2004. Earnings per share were $4.11, 13 per cent higher than the $3.65 reported a year ago. Premiums and deposits increased 22 per cent over last year to a record $61.5 billion driven by strong organic growth and four additional months of contribution from John Hancock.
“We are very pleased to report record top and bottom line results for the company in 2005,” said Dominic D’Alessandro, President and Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Financial. “This continues our exceptional track record of strong earnings growth with an average annual growth rate of more than 20 per cent over the past decade. And with the successful integration of John Hancock now behind us, we look forward to building on the strengths of our combined operations.”
Wednesday 15 February @ 01:11:14 (Read: 1804)
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| Canada Life Upgrader Plus premium reduction and StartRight Grad program |
Effective Nov. 21, 2005, the Upgrader Plus premium reduction is now available
for some occupations included in the StartRight Grad program.
How the Upgrader Plus premium reduction affects the StartRight Grad program:
* A five per cent Upgrader Plus premium reduction is applied to select class 5
occupations (please see the advisor guide 2781 CAN (11/05) for requirements).
* The new brochures reflect the appropriate premium reductions for occupations
eligible for the Upgrader Plus premium reduction. Please refer to the
StartRight brochure 2582 CAN (11/05) for more details.
* A five per cent Upgrader Plus premium reduction is applied to any FIO/FIROP
elections on the new series/product, for the select occupations.
Thursday 12 January @ 20:09:06 (Read: 1829)
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| Standard Life confirms demutualisation and flotation plans |
Press releases are intended for information only and should not be relied upon by customers when making investment decisions.
Due to their nature some of the information in the press release may no longer be current.
The Board of Standard Life today (Oct 17, 2005) confirms that it intends to recommend to members that the Company should demutualise and list on the London Stock Exchange, subject to satisfactory completion of all legal, regulatory and other processes. Standard Life will be writing to its eligible members before the end of October 2005 asking them to confirm their policy and contact details to ensure they receive their demutualisation entitlement. Most eligible members would receive free shares in place of their membership.
Highlights
Most eligible members would receive free shares in place of their membership. For legal and practical reasons, some eligible members will not receive shares; these members would receive cash or policy enhancements instead.
Standard Life will seek members' approval at a Special General Meeting (SGM) expected to take place in May or June 2006. Members eligible to vote will be asked to vote on the proposals at the SGM. For demutualisation and flotation to go ahead at least 75% of those who vote will need to vote in favour of the proposals.
Wednesday 02 November @ 21:02:02 (Read: 1848)
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| Canada Life offers a Dual Solution for living benefits coverage |
A disability or critical illness can have a devastating effect on your health, as well as your finances.
A combination of individual disability insurance (DI) and critical illness insurance (CI) coverage can provide your with protection against a wider range of risks. A few examples are the diagnosis of the leading illnesses on the CI side, life-threatening cancer, heart attack and stroke, and the leading disabling conditions on the DI side, musculoskeletal injury and mental/nervous conditions.
Canada Life's Dual Solution program offers a combination of CI and DI at a five per cent premium reduction on both policies when purchased at the same time.
Tuesday 01 November @ 00:07:26 (Read: 1647)
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Insurance Providers
We can offer the service from the majority of Canadian life insurance companies. Among them are top-rated companies:
TIC - Travel Insurance CoordinatorsPacific Blue Cross Canada
Travel Underwriters
AIG Life Canada
Blue Cross Canada Insurance
Canada Life
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the oldest Canadian insurance company, Great West Life Canada
Empire Financial Canada
Equitable Life - one of the biggest Canadian mutual insurance companies
Federated Insurance
Green Shield Canada
IAP - Industrial Alliance Pacific of Canada
Manulife Canada - Manufacture Life, one of the biggest in Canada insurance company, is a leading provider of life, health, disability and travel insurance.
RBC Insurance
Standard Life Canada
Transamerica Life
We are also able to submit a contract with almost any of other life insurance, critical illness insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance, visitor insurance, dental and medical insurance, long term care insurance companies if they would service the financial needs of existing and prospective clients better then current ones. International Insurance
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