Life & Health

Desjardins outsources Assistel to CanAssistance in 10-year partnership deal

The company's decision to outsource its entire assistance platform is a strategic move towards specialization over self-reliance

Josh RecamaraJun 10, 2026

North American life insurers show resilience amid market volatility

Earnings momentum persisted despite accounting-driven headwinds

Life insurer widens access to cover for applicants with pre-existing conditions

Changes to Foresters' underwriting framework reflect a wider industry shift towards expanding coverage options for consumers with previous health conditions

Quebec's health insurance agency among government bodies criticized for bilingual websites

The French-language commissioner's latest report finds RAMQ among seven provincial bodies breaching the law

Canadians urged to renew dental care plan coverage by June 1

Members must file 2025 tax returns to remain eligible

Desjardins earns AM Best ‘A’ as Canadian life market heats up

The rating highlights robust capital, stable profitability and a growing national footprint

E-delivery made policies faster to issue but harder to understand, and the industry hasn't caught up

When a policy is electronically delivered and acknowledged, it may be legally enforceable – but that doesn't mean the client understands what they own

Banks’ mortgage insurance leaves families overpaying for shrinking cover, CEO warns

Money goes to the bank, not your family, and that distinction can matter more than the price, says Andrew Ostro

Allianz Partners names four senior leaders in health overhaul

Segment-led model gets fresh firepower as global and regional health roles are reshuffled at the top