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I believe we have a couple choices when we purchase a product, we either research it and learn everything there is to know about the product or we deal with someone who we trust has already done this.  A great example for me is when I call my plumber, I don't research how he is…

As my clients know I enjoy supporting them in more ways then just with their Employee Benefits, which is why I call myself a Resource Specialist.  I have taken on some really interesting projects over the years. I recently was asked by an Employer if I could assist in putting together a survey so they could…

I would like to thank Peter Comrie, with Full Spectrum Leadership for the research on this article. Ah yes, last weeks blog touched some nerves, and you do know that I wasn't going to leave it without a follow up... I am struggling a little bit with it though, as there is so much that…

Where do I begin???  It was a lovely summer day and I was driving home from work anticipating the weekend ahead of me at my friends' home on Kootenay Lake, when a delivery truck decided to drive over the front of my car. I will mention that no one was hurt in the making of this…

Extended Health and Dental benefits are priced based on usage and administration costs.  I meet with my clients a couple times a year to review these areas with them and prepare them for their renewal.  Sun Life has come up with an app that will assist employees in making cost sensitive decisions on their health.  Sun…

There are many definitions of pain and they affect people differently, this article from Green Shield really resonated with me.  A few years back I was rear ended at a red light and for about 1 1/2 years I was in what I would call Chronic Pain.  Fortunately, I did not have to go on opioids but…

If I am going to promote Live a Life Worth Insuring! I feel that it should extend to my office.  Starting this week, we will be switching to our summer hours.  Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 4:30pm and Friday we will close at noon. When I mentioned it will extend to my office, I will…

Photo Credit goes to Alexandre Chambon @goodspleen I have been reading the book The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying; and my Mom asks, why am I reading that book and what does that have to do with insurance?  Patience, I will get to that. :) The book is based on Buddhism and the Eastern way…

Yes would be my first response, by living a healthier lifestyle it will hopefully ward off illness and disease which can translate into less or no medication.  If employees are buying less medication then it will assist in keeping the cost of your Employee Benefit Program competitive.  But are there more savings??? Yes there is, Manulife Vitality…