With the greater dependency on technology come concerns and legalities of digital privacy. On an episode of “Let’s talk about this SHifT”, Harry Matheis from Matheis Financial Group, spoke about the digital charter and its implications in employee group benefit plans,...
We, in the benefit world, brokers, consultants, insurers—ALL—need to do a much better job communicating, not just with our clients, but with the providers. Have you ever looked at what is written for staff at medical offices for “dealing with insurance companies”?...
We live in an exciting time where science is becoming more and more capable of solving some of our most pressing issues. Cancer being one of the biggest problems, where approximately one in two Canadians are likely to develop cancer in their lifetime. Still startling,...
Never “Set it and Leave it” Benefits is a high touch insurance offering…never a set and leave it proposition. From the initial conversation about the value and purpose to the on-going support, a consultant needs to be there for: claims questions, issues and resolution...
Every business owner will have their own reasons for wanting a benefit plan. It could be holistic to take care of employees, providing protection of health and wealth. It could be because there are specific needs which require coverage, or it could be as part of the...
What is on the horizon for health care costs? While we are aware of the economic impact of the pandemic, it is also important to look to the future to see how the pandemic will continue to drive costs, especially on a company’s employee group benefit plan. According...
